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Sexual Function After Voluntary Castration.

Erik Wibowo1, Samantha T S Wong2, Richard J Wassersug3

  • 1Department of Anatomy, University of Otago, 270 Great King St., Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand. erik.wibowo@otago.ac.nz.

Archives of Sexual Behavior
|October 27, 2021
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Hormone supplementation and anxiety positively impact sexual function in castrated individuals. Factors like sexual guilt and trauma also influence sexual outcomes, highlighting a complex interplay of elements.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Psychology
  • Sexology

Background:

  • Voluntary castration in genetic males is performed with or without hormonal supplementation.
  • Understanding the factors influencing sexual function in this population is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate sexual function in castrated individuals.
  • To explore the roles of hormonal, social, and psychological factors in their sexual function.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 163 castrated individuals (average age 52).
  • Data collected on gender identity, relationship status, sexual attraction, and hormonal supplementation.
  • Sexual function assessed using various parameters, with hierarchical multiple regressions employed.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Androgen deprivationCastrationEstrogenEunuchsPsychosexualSexual function

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  • Androgen supplementation correlated with higher sexual function compared to no supplementation.
  • Individuals with anxiety symptoms reported better sexual outcomes (orgasm satisfaction, erection ease).
  • Hormonal therapy, anxiety, sexual guilt, and childhood trauma significantly influenced sexual parameters.

Conclusions:

  • Hormone therapy plays a role in sexual function post-castration.
  • Psychological factors, including anxiety and sexual guilt, significantly impact sexual outcomes.
  • Childhood sexual trauma also emerged as a relevant factor influencing sex drive.