A psychophysiological approach to assessing premature ejaculation.

A hierarchical psychophysiological model is described that provides a working framework for clinicians interested in addressing issues related to premature ejaculation (PE). Within this framework, psychophysiological laboratory analysis, used in conjunction with conventional self-report measures, has potential to contribute both to the measurement and understanding of premature ejaculation and to the assessment of treatment procedures aimed at alleviating PE.