(136) “TURN OFF THE RIGIDOMETER” TECHNIQUE FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW

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Abstract Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common sexual dysfunction in men after the age of 50, although it can occur at all ages. We describe a new technique using the Cognitive Behavioral and Sexual Therapy line and review the techniques already published for ED. Objective We have two objectives: 1) To describe the study of a new technique called “Turn off the rigidometer” which aims to stop observing the rigidity of the penis and focus on something erotic. This analysis of penile rigidity is common among those who suffer from ED and only hinders the erection; 2) we list most of the already published techniques that can be used for ED with psychosocial or mixed etiologies. Methods This technique was used in 20 men with ED of psychosocial etiology, lasting less than 7 months. In the “Turn Off the Rigidometer” technique, the man is instructed to stop analyzing rigidity and focus on one of three aspects: 1) the erotic game with the partner; 2) In the part that he considers most erotic in the body of the partnership; 3) fantasize about sexual practices. Literature review from the last 70 years was carried out using English language databases; Results The 20 patients liked the name of the technique and identified with it because they realized that it was analyzing penile rigidity. The average age was 32 years old, all had been in relationships of more than 2 years, and had completed university education. They had already been undergoing treatment for 2 months when they started applying the technique. The 20 men had initial difficulty stopping the stiffness analysis. The correct use of the complete technique with shifting the focus to one of the three options occurred after the fourth attempt. The average duration of treatment was 5 months. Techniques already published: 1) Prohibited coitus; 2) Improve self-esteem; 3) Support; 4) Clarification; 5) Modified Stop-Start; 6) Focusing Sensations I; 7) Focusing sensations II; 8) Paradoxical intention; 9) Strangulation; 10) Erection without Ejaculation and Orgasm; 11) Ejaculation and extravaginal orgasm; 12) Introduction of the penis without ejaculation and orgasm; For fear of performance: 13) Stopping thinking; 14) Distraction from Distraction; 15) Permission for coitus. Conclusions The “Turn Off the Rigidometer” technique proved to be effective in 20 men with psychosocial ED to recover erections together with Cognitive Behavioral and Sexual Therapy sessions. Fifteen psychotherapeutic techniques published in English were found. Disclosure No.