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Neurosis and sexual behaviour in men
S Kumar1, A K Agarwal, J K Trivedi
1Senior Resident Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|August 18, 2011
Summary
Neurotic illness significantly impacts male sexual behavior, reducing frequency, satisfaction, and adequacy. These changes were observed after illness onset compared to pre-illness states and healthy controls.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Sexual Medicine
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- The intricate relationship between neurotic disorders and sexual functioning remains a subject of ongoing scientific debate.
- Previous research offers limited conclusive evidence on how neuroticism specifically affects male sexual behavior patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and quantify the alterations in sexual behavior among married males following the onset of neurotic illness.
- To compare the sexual functioning of neurotic males with their own pre-illness behavior and with healthy control subjects.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 40 married males diagnosed with neurotic illness and 22 matched healthy male controls.
- Assessment of sexual behavior parameters including frequency of coitus, sexual satisfaction, and perceived sexual adequacy.
Main Results:
- Sexual behavior in neurotic males was comparable to healthy controls prior to the development of neurotic illness.
- Following the onset of neurotic illness, subjects exhibited a significant decline in the frequency of coitus.
- Neurotic males reported significantly lower levels of sexual satisfaction and sexual adequacy post-illness onset compared to their pre-illness state and controls.
Conclusions:
- Neurotic illness is associated with a significant negative impact on male sexual behavior.
- The onset of neurotic disorders demonstrably impairs sexual satisfaction and adequacy in affected males.
- Clinical attention to sexual health is warranted in the management of male neurotic disorders.
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