Retarded ejaculation as a function of non-aversive conditioning and discrimination: A hypothesis

Learning theory formulations of the development of retarded ejaculation have, so far, been confined to the conditioning of anxiety as the principal aetiological factor. A preliminary study of nine patients with ejaculatory failure suggests that positive reinforcement associated with self-masturbatio...

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Published in:Journal of sex & marital therapy 1981-01, Vol.7 (1), p.49-53
Main Author: Dow, Michael G. T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Behavior Therapy - methods
Coitus
Conditioning (Psychology)
Ejaculation
Humans
Male
Masturbation
Middle Aged
Sex Education
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - psychology
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - therapy
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Summary:Learning theory formulations of the development of retarded ejaculation have, so far, been confined to the conditioning of anxiety as the principal aetiological factor. A preliminary study of nine patients with ejaculatory failure suggests that positive reinforcement associated with self-masturbation may play a more central role. Some preliminary clinical observations consistent with this hypothesis, and the implications for treatment are discussed.
ISSN:0092-623X
1521-0715
DOI:10.1080/00926238108403439