Sexual dysfunction as an aftermath of sexual assault of men by women

Three men have been treated for sexual dysfunction and disorder that developed subsequent to sexual assault by women. Although the men were able to respond effectively sexually during the actual assault experience, they were unable to interact with a female partner of choice in all subsequent sexual opportunities over more than a 2-year period. In treatment, more difficulties were encountered in returning to each man his sense of personal dignity and confidence in his masculinity than in reversal of openly expressed anxieties about sexual performance and neutralization of spectator roles. When possible, parallels were drawn to reactive similarities between male victims of sexual assault and female rape victims.