RT - Journal of Men's Health ID - 10.22514/jomh.2024.173 T1 - Experiences of patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and premature ejaculation: a phenomenological study A1 - Jessica García-González A1 - Rafael García-Alvarez A1 - Raúl Romero-del Rey A1 - Rosario Fadul-Calderon A1 - Antonio Ruiz-Ortiz A1 - Mar Requena-Mullor A1 - Raquel Alarcón-Rodríguez K1 - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; Mental health nursing; Premature ejaculation; Qualitative research; Sexual dysfunction; Sexual relationship; Sexual satisfaction YR - 2024 SP - 136 AB -

Premature ejaculation is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and is one of the most common ejaculation disorders in the male population. This study aimed to describe the experiences of men with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and premature ejaculation. This is a descriptive qualitative study based on Merleau-Ponty’s hermeneutic phenomenology. Twenty-three patients diagnosed with ADHD who experience premature ejaculation participated. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis with ATLAS.ti computer software. Two main themes were drawn from the data analysis: (1) “Virility in question: ejaculation time as the measure of masculinity” and (2) “Restoring sexual identity and function”. Premature ejaculators with ADHD experience heightened emotional challenges stemming from traditional masculine norms and the social pressure to conform, which has a negative impact on their sexual well-being. Furthermore, they encounter difficulties in their relationships, resulting in sexual dissatisfaction for both partners. In a quest to reclaim their sexual identity and function, the participants sought assistance from healthcare professionals and explored potential triggers for this sexual dysfunction, including the influence of ADHD.