title: Sex and diabetes: a thematic analysis of gay and bisexual men's accounts.
abstract: Around 50 per cent of men with diabetes experience erectile dysfunction. Much of the literature focuses on quality of life measures with heterosexual men in monogamous relationships. This study explores gay and bisexual men's experiences of sex and diabetes. Thirteen interviews were analysed and three themes identified: erectile problems; other 'physical' problems; and disclosing diabetes to sexual partners. Findings highlight a range of sexual problems experienced by non-heterosexual men and the significance of the cultural and relational context in which they are situated. The personalized care promised by the UK government should acknowledge the diversity of sexual practices which might be affected by diabetes.
authors.affiliation: Psychology, School of Life & Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, B4 7ET, UK. jowettaj@aston.ac.uk
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jowett
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Peel
authors.forename: Rachel L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Shaw
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000523:psychology*; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000523:psychology*; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*