Table 2.

Major themes and respective categories describing PE impacts

Theme	Definition
CONTROL	Control of ejaculation
Time	Reference to or evaluation of latency time (e.g., wanting to last longer)
Control	Desire to be able to change the timing of ejaculation
SATISFACTION	Satisfaction with intercourse
Unsatisfied with Sex	Feeling dissatisfied with sex
Partner Satisfaction	Desire to please partner during sexual intercourse
Intimacy	Dissatisfied with feeling of closeness associated with sex
Pleasure	Desire to enjoy sexual intercourse
EMOTIONS	Male's feelings associated with PE
Ego	Decreased self-confidence and self-esteem
Embarrassed	Embarrassed due to PE
Expectation	Not meeting social expectations
Inadequate	Feelings of being inferior; not being able to fulfill manly role
Anger	Anger
Anxiety	Worry or anxiety
Disappointment	Disappointed or unhappy
Frustration	Frustrated
RELATIONSHIP	Expressions about relationship related by either male or female partner
Relationship Frustration	Feelings of frustration within the relationship due to PE
Relationship Insecurity	Feeling insecure about relationship; have difficult relationship
Relationship Tension	Feelings of tension with the relationship due to PE
PARTNER REACTIONS	Female partner reactions to PE
Partner Anger	Partner feeling angry or annoyed
Partner Disappointment	Partner expressing feelings of being disappointed or sad
Partner Frustration	Partner frustrated
Partner Reassurance	Partner reassuring male sufferer to minimize the magnitude of problem
Partner Avoid Sex	Partner avoids or has lost interest in sex due to PE
Relief	Desires quick sex because has busy schedule or is tired