Acupuncture can be a successful treatment alternative for PE by PEhomepage.com Editorial Team
It is not widely known, but premature ejaculation (PE) is the most commonly reported sexual complaint of men and couples.
The cause of PE is still difficult to determine.
While it can be a complaint of younger and more inexperienced males, it can also be attributed to physical causes such as the use of certain drugs and medications.
Some believe that its cause is primarily psychological and attributable to issues as stress, guilt, or fear.
There are several treatment options that you and your physician may discuss.
But approaches that utilize an alternative delivery model should not be discounted.
One such model may be the services of an acupuncturist.
Acupuncture can be a powerful tool to combat PE.
It has been used in the past to successfully treat a variety of sexual dysfunctions.
Traditional Chinese sexology embraces a holistic approach to sexuality, starting with the Kama Sutra.
There are also references in documents dating back all the way to the Han Dynasty (206 BD) and the end of the Tang Dynasty (AD 907).
The literature focuses on the equality and harmony of the sexual relationship between men and women; the act of intercourse involves the equal exchange of Yin and Yang.
It is interesting to note that the literature recommends moderation, as excessive intercourse can deplete individuals of their resources.
The texts emphasize the methods in which each partner can satisfy each other in an emotionally intensive and intimate way.
Desire is an indicator of overall strong health and a lack of libido can be attributed to the accumulation of negative emotions.
For patients who do not respond well to traditional therapies or who want to choose a less traditional approach, Chinese medicine could provide appropriate treatment options .
Once referred, the practitioner then completes a comprehensive evaluation of the patient, including assessment of their spirit and where the optimal points for acupuncture stimulation are on their body.
The vast majority of patients can expect to be treated with basic electro acupuncture 14; electro acupuncture is the most powerful tool, producing a stronger stimulation that just a needle.
The goal is to minimize pain and balance the patient’s Qi.
Patients can expect to feel relaxed during treatments that last between 30 and 60 minutes.
Most patients report an improvement in their PE after the initial 3-4 treatments.
If the acupuncture is effective and patients wish to continue, the general course of treatment consists of ongoing sessions tapering off to an ongoing maintenance schedule of every 6 months.
Chinese therapies that may complement acupuncture include herbal medicine, Qi Gong, massage and cupping.
Another approach that the acupuncturist can recommend is the Aung Conjoint Sexual Alignment Therapy.
Treatment for sexual dysfunction, including PE, is complicated as it encompasses the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of an individual.
Because of this, it is often thought that inviting the partner to participate in treatment can positively affect the treatment outcome.
In this approach the couple lies next to each other with palms touching to allow the flow of electrical current to pass between them.
They are wired and interconnected and using a low-intensity electro acupuncture protocol, both electricity and their concern for each other are allowed to flow between them and thus balance their energy for sexual satisfaction.
The use of acupuncture may be an effective holistic approach to the treatment of PE.
It can help balance the energy of the individual and provide rapid results for some patients.
Sources
Aung, SKH.
Sexual dysfunction: a modern medical acupuncture approach. Medical Acupuncture. Vol. 13: Number 2.
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