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Sexual stimulation device-related injuries
Russell Griffin1, Gerald McGwin
1Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294, USA.
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|May 26, 2009
Summary
Sexual stimulation device (SSD) injuries are rare but increasing, particularly affecting older males aged 40 and above. Emergency room visits for these injuries disproportionately impact men in older age groups.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Public Health
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Sexual stimulation devices (SSDs) are widely used for sexual enhancement.
- Data on the incidence and demographics of SSD-related injuries are limited.
- Understanding injury patterns is crucial for public health and safety guidelines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of sexual stimulation device (SSD)-related injuries among U.S. adults.
- To identify demographic trends, including age and sex, associated with these injuries.
- To analyze the body regions most commonly affected by SSD-related injuries.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of emergency department data from 1995 to 2006.
- Inclusion criteria focused on injuries related to sexual stimulation devices.
- National estimates of injury incidence were calculated based on reported cases.
Main Results:
- An estimated 8,415 individuals sought emergency care for SSD-related injuries between 1995 and 2006.
- Injury rates were highest in the 30-39 and 40-49 age groups.
- Older males (40+) showed a disproportionately high rate of injury compared to females.
Conclusions:
- SSD-related injuries, while rare, show an increasing trend.
- Older males are disproportionately affected by these injuries.
- Further research and targeted safety information may be needed for specific demographics.
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