Sex therapy through the internet for men with sexual dysfunctions: a pilot study.
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.
Van Diest
Selma L
SL
Academic Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands. s.vandiest@alumni.unimaas.nl
Van Lankveld
Jacques J D M
JJ
Leusink
Peter M
PM
Slob
A Koos
AK
Gijs
Luk
L
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003075:Coitus / Q000523:psychology; D004542:Ejaculation; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000628:therapy*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000628:therapy*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted; D016896:Treatment Outcome