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Are Specific Sexual Activities During Partnered Sex and Masturbation Related to Sexual Problems in Men?
David L Rowland1, Sean M McNabney2, Drew R Attinger1
1Department of Psychology, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, USA.
Objectives:
To evaluate whether the presence of sexual problems in men (i.e., erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, or delayed ejaculation) is associated with differential sexual behavior during masturbation and partnered sex.
Methods:
Cisgender participants (n = 2,807) completed an internet-based, cross-sectional questionnaire about sexual interest, behavior, and functioning.
Results:
Men with premature ejaculation were less likely to engage in foreplay-type behaviors, whereas men with erectile dysfunction or delayed ejaculation were more likely to include self-stimulation and/or other stimulation strategies during partnered sex.
Conclusions:
Different behavioral patterns among dysfunctional men represent potential strategies for modulating sexual arousal levels.
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