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Incidence and persistence/recurrence of women's sexual difficulties: findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Health and Relationships

Smith, Anthony M.A., Lyons, Anthony, Ferris, Jason A., Richters, Juliet, Pitts, Marian K., Shelley, Julia M., Simpson, Judy M., Heywood, Wendy +1 more·2012·Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy

Abstract

This study presents data on the prevalence, incidence, and persistence/recurrence of 8 sexual difficulties among men. Participants were 3,157 Australian men who were administered 2 computer-assisted interviews approximately 12 months apart. Analyses were based on a weighted sample of 2,158 men who were 20-64 years of age, sexually active in the past 12 months, and in the same heterosexual relationship at both interviews. Upon recruitment, a third of men (34%) reported having 1 or more sexual difficulties. At follow-up, 21% reported a new sexual difficulty. The 2 highest incident difficulties were "lacking interest in having sex" (11%) and "reaching orgasm too quickly" (7%). In addition, 51% of men with 1 or more sexual difficulties at recruitment reported having at least 1 of these difficulties again at follow-up. While "trouble keeping an erection" had the highest persistence/recurrence (48%), "taking too long to orgasm" had the lowest (24%). Logistic regression modeling revealed a greater incidence of orgasmic difficulties among older and less educated men. There were few sociodemographic predictors of persistence/recurrence. These data should assist clinicians and other health service providers in identifying the potential challenges faced by men who experience sexual difficulties.

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Authors
Smith, A. M. A., Lyons, A., Ferris, J. A., Richters, J., Pitts, M. K., Shelley, J. M., Simpson, J. M., Heywood, W., & Patrick, K.
Affiliations
  • La Trobe University (AU)
  • Monash University (AU)
  • UNSW Sydney (AU)
  • Deakin University (AU)
  • The University of Sydney (AU)
Venue
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
Published
2012-07
Volume
38
Issue
4
Pages
378-393
ISSN
  • 0092-623X (ISSN-L)
  • 1521-0715
OpenAlex
W2038815680
Cited by
38
References
58
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.05
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy (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
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Urology › Urological Disorders and Treatments
Keywords
male sexual dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, incidence, lack of sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, heterosexual couples, sociodemographic predictors, age and education
MeSH terms
Adult, Age Factors, Australia, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Interview, Psychological, Longitudinal Studies, Middle Aged, Recurrence, Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological, Incidence, Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological, Young Adult

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