Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sexual dysfunction that can have significant effects on a couple's relationship. Behavioral therapy and psychotherapy are both safe and effective methods of treating PE. Ancient Chinese fangzhongshu (sexual skills and methods), which reflects a summary of expert experiences in sexology, contains many therapies for sexual dysfunction that are similar to those used in behavioral therapy or psychotherapy. A brief introduction dealing with the latest definitions of PE and treatment strategies drawn from behavioral therapy and psychotherapy is provided. Typical therapies for PE from ancient Chinese fangzhongshu are listed and briefly analyzed in order to define their domain of applicability and instructions for use. Ancient Chinese fangzhongshu contains many effective and safe therapies for PE. It should be incorporated into modern medical practice after critical analysis, and its scientific aspects should be promoted as a way of improving reproductive health, both to benefit individuals affected by PE and to promote traditional Chinese culture. Based on an analysis of the condition of the individual patient, one or multiple therapies guided by fangzhongshu can be expected to have an effect on the patient. Ancient Chinese fangzhongshu is of great value and should to be popularized and applied as a remedy for PE.

Objective: To explore and analyze the correlation of routine parameters of digital rectal examination and expressed prostatic secretions (EPS) with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndromes of chronic prostatitis (CP). Methods: According to features of TCM syndromes, 114 CP patients were divided into four groups: group A (syndrome of dampness-heat pouring downward), group B (syndrome of qi stagnation and blood stasis), group C (syndrome of yin deficiency with effulgent fire), and group D (syndrome of kidney yang deficiency). Data collected by digital rectal examination and EPS were divided into different grades according to different criteria. Finally, we performed a statistical analysis of the data. Results: The sizes of the prostates in group C were smaller than those in any other group (p < 0.05). The texture of the prostates in group B was harder than that in any other group (p < 0.05). The rates of tenderness in the prostate were higher in groups A and B than in the other two groups (p < 0.05). The rates of abnormal amounts of small particles of lecithin were higher in groups C and D than in the other two groups (p < 0.05). Finally, the rates of abnormal amounts of white blood cells were higher in groups A and B than in the other two groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion: There is a certain correlation of routine parameters of digital rectal examination and EPS with TCM syndromes of CP, which can provide effective instruction on the differentiation of TCM syndromes.