Table 2 Major themes and respective categories describing PE impacts
Theme | Definition |
|---|---|
CONTROL | Control of ejaculation |
   Time | Reference to or evaluation of latency time (e.g., wanting to last longer) |
   Control | Desire to be able to change the timing of ejaculation |
SATISFACTION | Satisfaction with intercourse |
   Unsatisfied with Sex | Feeling dissatisfied with sex |
   Partner Satisfaction | Desire to please partner during sexual intercourse |
   Intimacy | Dissatisfied with feeling of closeness associated with sex |
   Pleasure | Desire to enjoy sexual intercourse |
EMOTIONS | Male's feelings associated with PE |
   Ego | Decreased self-confidence and self-esteem |
   Embarrassed | Embarrassed due to PE |
   Expectation | Not meeting social expectations |
   Inadequate | Feelings of being inferior; not being able to fulfill manly role |
   Anger | Anger |
   Anxiety | Worry or anxiety |
   Disappointment | Disappointed or unhappy |
   Frustration | Frustrated |
RELATIONSHIP | Expressions about relationship related by either male or female partner |
   Relationship Frustration | Feelings of frustration within the relationship due to PE |
   Relationship Insecurity | Feeling insecure about relationship; have difficult relationship |
   Relationship Tension | Feelings of tension with the relationship due to PE |
PARTNER REACTIONS | Female partner reactions to PE |
   Partner Anger | Partner feeling angry or annoyed |
   Partner Disappointment | Partner expressing feelings of being disappointed or sad |
   Partner Frustration | Partner frustrated |
   Partner Reassurance | Partner reassuring male sufferer to minimize the magnitude of problem |
   Partner Avoid Sex | Partner avoids or has lost interest in sex due to PE |
   Relief | Desires quick sex because has busy schedule or is tired |