Gay and Bisexual Men Alternate Ways of Obtaining Erectile Dysfunction Medication and Their Reasons for Use

Sexual dysfunction has been associated with considerable mental health and interpersonal problems. Gay and bisexual men report a higher rate of sexual dysfunction and childhood sexual abuse (CSA) compared to heterosexual men. The relationship between CSA and adult sexual health problems has been well established; however, the pathways leading from CSA to erectile dysfunction are poorly understood. The role that coping strategies, emotion dysregulation, and substance use play in the association between CSA and erectile dysfunction was examined using a mediational model. Results were not found to be statistically significant, with the exception of a significant relationship between CSA and avoidant coping. Possible explanations for the lack of significant findings are discussed, including problems with the measurement of ED. This study provided support for the disproportionately high rates of CSA among gay men.

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Informing our psychosexual practice for treating erectile dysfunction in gay and bisexual men living with HIV: a response to the 2006 NHS Greater Glasgow HIV needs assessment report

Sexual & Relationship Therapy ◽

10.1080/14681990701391277 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 397-414

Author(s):

Jacob Jacobson

Keyword(s):

Erectile Dysfunction ◽

Needs Assessment ◽

Gay And Bisexual Men ◽

Bisexual Men ◽

Assessment Report ◽

And Bisexual ◽

Living With Hiv

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Childhood sexual abuse and sexual dysfunction in gay and bisexual men: the role of substance use, emotion dysregulation, and coping strategies.

10.32920/ryerson.14651898 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Marie Faaborg-Andersen

Keyword(s):

Sexual Abuse ◽

Substance Use ◽

Erectile Dysfunction ◽

Childhood Sexual Abuse ◽

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Emotion Dysregulation ◽

Gay And Bisexual Men ◽

Bisexual Men ◽

And Bisexual

Sexual dysfunction has been associated with considerable mental health and interpersonal problems. Gay and bisexual men report a higher rate of sexual dysfunction and childhood sexual abuse (CSA) compared to heterosexual men. The relationship between CSA and adult sexual health problems has been well established; however, the pathways leading from CSA to erectile dysfunction are poorly understood. The role that coping strategies, emotion dysregulation, and substance use play in the association between CSA and erectile dysfunction was examined using a mediational model. Results were not found to be statistically significant, with the exception of a significant relationship between CSA and avoidant coping. Possible explanations for the lack of significant findings are discussed, including problems with the measurement of ED. This study provided support for the disproportionately high rates of CSA among gay men.

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