Ejaculatory abstinence influences intravaginal ejaculatory latency time: results from a prospective randomized trial

Area of Science:

• Reproductive health
• Male sexual function

Background:

• The link between how often men ejaculate and how long they can delay ejaculation is not well understood.
• Investigating ejaculatory frequency is crucial for understanding male sexual health.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the impact of reduced ejaculatory frequency on ejaculatory control.
• To determine if a lower frequency of ejaculation affects intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) and self-reported ejaculatory control.

Main Methods:

• A prospective randomized trial involving 120 healthy men.
• Group A abstained for 10 days before intercourse for 3 months; Group B had intercourse twice weekly for 3 months.
• Evaluated intravaginal ejaculatory latency time (IELT) and used the Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT) at baseline and study end.

Main Results:

• Group A showed a significant decrease in mean IELT compared to baseline.
• Group A reported significantly worse ejaculatory control and ability to delay ejaculation via the PEDT.
• Reduced ejaculatory frequency was associated with impaired ejaculatory function.

Conclusions:

• Lowering the frequency of ejaculation can negatively affect a man's ability to control ejaculation.
• Findings suggest that maintaining a certain ejaculatory frequency is important for ejaculatory control.