Male Sexual Dysfunction

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Sexual dysfunction may have physiological or psychological causes or a combination of both. Between 10-52% of men at some point in their lives will experience some type of sexual dysfunction. One study in the Journal of American Medical Association (1999) found sexual dysfunction common in 31% of men age 18 to 59.

Primary Sexual Dysfunction:	Never having been able to achieve a particular function.
Secondary Sexual Dysfunction:	Having been able to achieve a particular function previously but cannot now.
Erectile Dysfunction:	Inability to maintain or have an erection that is firm enough for intercourse. 20-30 million men in the U.S. or about 10.4%, at any one time may experience erectile dysfunction.
Primary Erectile Dysfunction:	Never before had an erection.
Secondary Erectile Dysfunction:	Ability to have an erection and intercourse in the past but cannot now.
Premature Ejaculation:	Ejaculation that occurs immediately upon entry or when becoming sexually aroused.
Ejaculatory Incompetence:	Inability to ejaculate even when the penis is erect and sufficiently stimulated.
Primary Ejaculatory Incompetence:	Never being able to ejaculate.
Secondary Ejaculatory Incompetence:	Formerly able to ejaculate but cannot now.
Retarded Ejaculation:	Ejaculation occurs but takes a long period of time.
Retrograde Ejaculation:	The bladder neck does not close off during orgasm, and semen is pushed backwards into the bladder where it mixes with urine.
Dyspareunia:	Painful intercourse occurring anytime during intercourse or even after intercourse.
Hypoactive Sexual Desire:	Loss of interest and pleasure in what were formerly arousing sexual stimuli.
Sexual Aversion:	Avoidance of or exaggerated fears toward sexual expression.

Next: Diagnosing and Treating Male Sexual Dysfunction

Sources: Kelly, G.F. (1994). Sexuality Today. Guilford, CN: Dushkin Publishing Group. Masters, W.H., Johnson, V.E., & Kolodny, R.C. (1997). Human sexuality. New York: Addison-Wesley.

Last updated: 2/03. Last reviewed: 10/05.

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