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Correlates of condom-associated erection problems in young, heterosexual men: condom fit, self-efficacy, perceptions,
Stephanie A Sanders1, Brandon J Hill, Richard A Crosby
1The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Morrison Hall 313, Bloomington, IN, 47405, USA.
Abstract:
Questionnaire data from 479 heterosexual men 18-24 years old were analyzed for correlates of CAEP during application (CAEP-Application) and CAEP during penile-vaginal intercourse (CAEP-PVI). Potential correlates were self-efficacy (condom application, product selection, and maintaining arousal), condom perceptions (condom worry/distraction, negative condom perceptions, concerns about application speed), condom fit, and motivation to use condoms. We conclude that (1) experiencing CAEP may become a repeating cycle, both affecting and being affected by, worry and distraction related to losing erections and maintaining arousal while using a condom (2) poorly fitting condoms may contribute to CAEP, and (3) CAEP may decrease motivation to use condoms.
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