ArticleSexual medicine2025
Evaluating a non-pharmacological treatment for primary premature ejaculation patients with low sexual frequency: a retrospective study on vacuum negative pressure hydropneumatic/pneumatic bubble massage.
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Background: Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sexual dysfunction with treatment limitations including side effects and partner dependency. Aim: To evaluate vacuum negative pressure hydropneumatic/pneumatic bubble massage (VNPHP/PBM) efficacy in primary PE (PPE) patients stratified by sexual frequency, focusing on subjective low-frequency (avoidance due to PE) vs objective low-frequency subgroups. Methods: Retrospective analysis of 42 PPE patients: 22 low-frequency (LF; <4 intercourse/month) including 13 subjective (sub-LF) and 9 objective (ob-LF) vs 20 non-low-frequency (NLF; ≥4/month). Outcomes: Primary: intravaginal ejaculation latency time (IELT); secondary: Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT), Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) scores, and sexual frequency changes at 4 weeks. Results: Both groups showed significant improvements in IELT, PEDT, and SAS scores ( Clinical implications: Vacuum negative pressure hydropneumatic/pneumatic bubble massage is a partner-independent therapy that not only improves ejaculatory control but also restores sexual activity in patients avoiding intercourse due to PE-related anxiety. Strengths and limitations: Strengths: First study analyzing subjective vs objective low-frequency PE, standardized protocols. Limitations: Retrospective design, self-reported IELT data, lack of a control group, and the non-blinded nature of the study. Conclusion: Vacuum negative pressure hydropneumatic/pneumatic bubble massage significantly improves PE symptoms with amplified benefits in low-frequency patients, particularly those with PE-driven sexual avoidance.
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