The epidemiology of the DSM-III psychosexual dysfunctions.
The findings of 22 general population sex surveys are reanalyzed to assess the prevalence and distribution of the Psychosexual Dysfunctions as defined by DSM-III. Methodological shortcomings of the studies and problems with utilizing data originally collected for other purposes are discussed. Prevalence is estimated to be: Inhibited Female Orgasm, 5-30 + %; Inhibited Male Orgasm, 5%; Premature Ejaculation, 35%; Inhibited Sexual Excitement, 10-20% for men, indeterminate for women; Inhibited Sexual Desire, 1-15% for men, 1-35% for women. The author discusses the usefulness of epidemiological data for clinical, research, and public health undertakings.
D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004542:Ejaculation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido; D008297:Male; D008370:Manuals as Topic; D009948:Orgasm; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014481:United States