POCKET-PENIS SYNDROME: A NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION MODEL

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition among men. In many married men, it is attributed to a condition known as Pocket-Penis Syndrome. The Pocket-Penis Model explains the psychobiophysical interactions that contribute to ED, particularly when triggered by the physical (environmental) component of the psychobiophysical triad—comprising physical, biological, and psychological factors. The model postulates that negative interactions among these components are responsible for ED in married men. It also outlines the underlying principles of ED and provides a psychological intervention framework that includes both assessment and treatment protocols for affected individuals.