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Central inhibition of sexual response in the male: A theoretical perspective

Bancroft, J·1999·Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
DOI 10.1016/s0149-7634(99)00019-6
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A theoretical model for central inhibition of sexual response is proposed, postulating individual variability in the propensity for such inhibition. Whereas such inhibition is typically adaptive, individuals with high propensity may be vulnerable to sexual dysfunction, and those with low propensity to high risk sexual behavior. Evidence of the existence and localization of such inhibitory mechanisms from both the animal and human literature is reviewed. Evidence of central neurotransmitters with sexual inhibitory effects is substantial, though in most cases the inhibition is not specific to sexual response or behavior. Recent studies have identified centers in the brain stem and lateral hypothalamus which appear to have specific inhibitory effects on sexual response. A variety of adaptive mechanisms involving inhibition of sexual response are considered, some involving perception of threat, others occurring more directly as consequences of previous sexual activity. These different adaptive functions may well involve different inhibitory mechanisms. This theoretical model opens a new agenda for experimental research into adaptive sexual behavior, both human and animal.

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  • The dual control model of sexual behaviour postulates parallel function and interaction of sexual excitatory and inhibitory systems in the brain.

    “We have built on Gray's model with our dual control model of sexual behaviour, which postulates parallel function and interaction of sexual excitatory and inhibitory systems in the brain (Bancroft 1999, Bancroft & Janssen 2000).”

    From The endocrinology of sexual arousal (2005) · cites this paper as Bancroft 1999

  • The animal literature is notable for its relative lack of studies on inhibitory mechanisms.

    “The animal literature is notable for its relative lack of studies on inhibitory mechanisms (Bancroft 1999).”

    From The endocrinology of sexual arousal (2005) · cites this paper as Bancroft 1999

  • According to the Dual Control Model, individuals vary in their propensity for excitation and inhibition, which may lead to problems with sexual function and behavior.

    “According to the Dual Control Model, individuals vary in their propensity for excitation and inhibition, which may lead to problems with sexual function and behavior.38,39”

    From A Psychosocial Approach to Erectile Dysfunction: Position Statements from the European Society of Sexual Medicine (ESSM) (2021) · cites this paper as [38]

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Authors
Bancroft, J.
Affiliations
Indiana University Bloomington (US)
Corresponding author
Bancroft, J
Venue
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
1999-10
Volume
23
Issue
6
Pages
763-784
ISSN
0149-7634 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/s0149-7634(99)00019-6
OpenAlex
W2041264926
Cited by
246
References
164
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 14 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 8 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 8 · 2017: 13 · 2016: 18 · 2015: 13 · 2014: 12 · 2013: 8 · 2012: 7
FWCI
4.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
Locations
  • Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
Keywords
sexual inhibition, male sexual response, sexual dysfunction, sexual risk behavior, interindividual variability, neurotransmitters, brainstem, lateral hypothalamus, threat perception, inhibition mechanism
MeSH terms
Animals, Brain Chemistry, Humans, Erectile Dysfunction, Male, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Behavior, Animal, Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological

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