Background Although delayed ejaculation (DE) is typically characterized as a persistently
longer than anticipated or desired time to ejaculation (or orgasm) during sexual activity, a�…

The lack of empirically based diagnostic criteria for delayed ejaculation (DE) not only
undermines confidence in the reported prevalence rates for this sexual dysfunction, but it�…

Background Criteria for delayed ejaculation (DE) rely on a long ejaculation latency (EL)
time, lack of control/advancement regarding ejaculation, and associated bother/distress; yet�…

Background Little is known regarding the demographic, sexual, and relationship
characteristics of men with symptoms of delayed ejaculation (DE). Aim To identify�…

The evaluation of delayed ejaculation (DE) is aided by a comprehensive understanding of
the various factors that impinge on ejaculatory response. In this chapter, we first review the�…

Introduction Ejaculatory dysfunctions other than premature ejaculation are commonly
encountered in specialized clinics; however, their characterization in community-dwelling�…

Introduction Delayed ejaculation is a small but important subsection of ejaculatory
dysfunction, with prevalence estimated at 1–4%. It is most commonly defined by DSM-IV-TR�…

Delayed ejaculation (DE) is probably least studied, and least understood of male sexual
dysfunctions, with an estimated prevalence of 1–4% of the male population�…

Delayed ejaculation (DE) is a poorly defined and uncommon form of male sexual
dysfunction, characterized by a marked delay in ejaculation or an inability to achieve�…

Although the definition is currently undergoing revision, it is likely that the American
Psychiatric Association will define DE in its new diagnostic handbook as follows:“At least�…