Evaluating the Perceived Importance of Male Ejaculatory Function.

OBJECTIVE:To assess the perceived importance of male ejaculatory function (EjF) from the perspective of adult men and their sexual partners. METHODS:In a large survey study, men were asked about the importance of their own EjF. Sexual partners of men were asked about the general importance their partner's EjF, and whether they would support a partner's decision to pursue BPH treatment despite ejaculatory dysfunction. RESULTS:One hundred and two men completed the survey section regarding their own EjF, and 100 participants completed the survey section assessing the importance of their male partner's EjF. While 55% of men agreed or strongly agreed that "ejaculation is an important part of an enjoyable sexual experience," only 30% of partners similarly agreed or strongly agreed (P = .005). A greater percentage of men (12%) agreed or strongly agreed that they "preferred large semen volume" compared to sexual partners of men (3%), however this was not significant. Sixty eight percent of sexual partners would agree or strongly agree to support their male partner's decision to pursue BPH treatment despite potential ejaculatory dysfunction. CONCLUSION:The perceived importance of EjF differs between men and their sexual partners, as men believe ejaculation to be a more important component of an enjoyable sexual experience than their partners.