Guest Column: Down The Memory Lane..

Volume 5 Issue 10 October 2015

Common sense approach for sexual problems

It is said that sexual problems are time consuming and difficult to treat. It may be one of the reasons why many doctors hesitate to enquire or decide to treat people’s sexual concerns. However, it is absolute truth that a proper history, examination and treatment is called for in each of these cases. All the patients may not need intensive therapy and a bit of common sense approach will solve the problem.

I recollect vividly a middle aged male married malayalee, running a petty shop in Mandy reported to me with erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. When went into the details, his problem was simple but interesting. He would close the shop by evening 7:00 pm and would go straight to his girlfriend’s house and would invariably experience
premature ejaculation and the consequent disappointment. Then he will go home for dinner and usually fails with wife while performing. I could make out that his was more a problem of rhythm and scheduling. I suggested rescheduling his time table – would go home straight after closing the shop to wife and would visit his girlfriend in the morning
before he opens the shop. It worked wonders and he could manage both!