title: Retarded ejaculation as a function of non-aversive conditioning and discrimination: a hypothesis.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003075:Coitus; D003213:Conditioning, Psychological; D004542:Ejaculation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008418:Masturbation; D008875:Middle Aged; D012736:Sex Education; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*