Sex therapy through the internet for men with sexual dysfunctions: a pilot study.

Abstract

Results are described of a pilot study of the efficacy of sex therapy through the Internet for thirty-nine men with erectile dysfunction or rapid ejaculation. Treatment consisted of sex therapy (Masters & Johnson, 1970), had a duration of three months, and was conducted entirely through e-mail. Forty-six percent of the participants dropped out. Fourteen (67%) participants reported an improvement of their sexual functioning. Seven (47%) participants reported the improvement had sustained one month after termination, eight (53%) participants reported no further change. We conclude that sex therapy through the Internet may yield positive results and that further controlled studies are warranted.

• Authors: Selma L Van Diest, Jacques J D M Van Lankveld, Peter M Leusink, A Koos Slob, Luk Gijs
• Journal: Journal of sex & marital therapy (J Sex Marital Ther) 2007 Mar-Apr Vol. 33 Issue 2 Pg. 115-33 ISSN: 0092-623X [Print] England
• PMID: 17365513 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Behavior Therapy
• Coitus (psychology)
• Ejaculation
• Humans
• Internet
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Patient Satisfaction
• Pilot Projects
• Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological (therapy)
• Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological (therapy)
• Surveys and Questionnaires
• Therapy, Computer-Assisted
• Treatment Outcome