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The Role of Men's Sexual Beliefs on Sexual Function/Dysfunction: A Systematic Review
Catarina V Moura1, Priscila C Vasconcelos1, Mariana L Carrito1
1Centre for Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto.
Journal of Sex Research
|June 4, 2023
Summary
Men with sexual problems tend to hold more rigid and unrealistic sexual beliefs. Higher endorsement of these beliefs is linked to poorer sexual functioning, suggesting a cognitive vulnerability factor.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sexual Health
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Cognitive models suggest that flawed sexual beliefs contribute to sexual dysfunction.
- Existing research provides some support for this hypothesis.
- A systematic review on men's sexual beliefs and functioning was lacking.
Conclusions:
- Inflexible and erroneous sexual beliefs appear to be a cognitive vulnerability factor for sexual dysfunction in men.
- Further longitudinal and clinical research is needed to understand the development of these associations.
- The review highlights the importance of addressing cognitive factors in the treatment of male sexual dysfunction.
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