Sexual and relationship characteristics among an internet-based sample of U.S. men with and without erectile dysfunction.
Sexual and relationship characteristics of men in the general population, particularly those with erectile dysfunction (ED), are not well established. This Internet-based survey (N = 700) examined demographic, sexual, and relationship characteristics of two groups of men aged 40-70: those with no ED (n = 589) and those with probable ED (n = 111). Compared to men without ED, men in the ED sample were significantly older, had more medical conditions, and had significantly worse sexual, psychological, and relationship function. Sexual function and relationship and psychological characteristics were significant predictors of overall sexual satisfaction and relationship satisfaction.
Cameron
Ann
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Outcomes Research, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana 46285, USA. cameronae@lilly.com
Rosen
Raymond C
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Swindle
Ralph W
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000523:psychology; D011788:Quality of Life; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000453:epidemiology; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology