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Sexual Inactivity and Dysfunction in Denmark: A Project SEXUS Study.
Josefine Bernhard Andresen1,2, Christian Graugaard3, Mikael Andersson4
1Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut, 5 Artillerivej, 2300, Copenhagen, Denmark. jban@ssi.dk.
Archives of Sexual Behavior
|September 20, 2022
Summary
Sexual inactivity and dysfunction are prevalent in Denmark, affecting over 20% of men and women. These issues are more common in single individuals and those facing financial difficulties, highlighting sociodemographic disparities.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Sexual Medicine
Background:
- Sexual dysfunctions and inactivity are common, negatively impacting individual health and well-being.
- Understanding the prevalence and correlates of these issues is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence of sexual inactivity and dysfunction in a Danish population.
- To identify sociodemographic factors associated with sexual inactivity and dysfunction.
Main Methods:
- Utilized baseline questionnaire data from 62,675 Danes (aged 15-89) from the Project SEXUS cohort study (2017-2018).
- Assessed sexual inactivity, various sexual dysfunctions, and their links to sociodemographic variables.
- Employed validated instruments: International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI-6).
Main Results:
- 23.0% of men and 28.8% of women reported no sexual activity in the past year.
- Among sexually active individuals, 18.0% of men and 20.4% of women experienced sexual dysfunction.
- Sexual inactivity and dysfunction were associated with single status, financial difficulties, unemployment (men), younger/older age, lower socioeconomic status, poor health indicators, and inactivity.
Conclusions:
- Significant sociodemographic disparities exist in sexual inactivity and dysfunction prevalence in Denmark.
- Single individuals and those with financial difficulties are disproportionately affected by sexual inactivity and dysfunction.
- Findings underscore the need for targeted interventions addressing socioeconomic and relationship status factors in sexual health.
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