Incidence and prevalence of the sexual dysfunctions: A critical review of the empirical literature

Abstract

The research which has assessed the incidence and prevalence of sexual dysfunctions is reviewed. Twenty-three studies are evaluated. Studies completed with community samples indicate a current prevalence of 5-10% for inhibited female orgasm, 4-9% for male erectile disorder, 4-10% for inhibited male orgasm, and 36-38% for premature ejaculation. Stable community estimates with regard to the current prevalence of female sexual arousal disorder, vaginismus, and dyspareunia are not available. Recent studies completed with clinical samples suggest an increase in the frequency of orgasmic and erectile dysfunction and a decrease in premature ejaculation as presenting problems. Desire disorders have increased as presenting problems in sex clinics, with recent data indicating that males outnumber females. Methodological limitations of these studies are identified and suggestions for future research are offered.

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“…Data from the National Health and Social Life Survey have revealed a prevalence of 21% in men aged 18-59 years in the United States (Fisher, 1986). In general, however, the prevalence of PE is reported as being between 22 and 38% of adult male population (Laumann et al, 1999;Spector and Carey, 1990). The World Health Organization (WHO) includes the right to sexual health among its fundamental rights for an individual.…”

Sexual dysfunction in partners of men with premature ejaculation

“…1,2 Unlike erectile dysfunction (ED), PE is not strongly related to any illness or medical condition and therefore its prevalence in younger men is similar and consistent with that in older men. 3 Despite PE being the most common male sexual dysfunction, rates of presentation at sexual dysfunction clinics are lower than that for other conditions, such as ED, possibly because men are less distressed by this condition or because they are unaware of treatment that is available. 4 This is despite the fact that PE causes similar issues as ED within a relationship, namely, reduced sexual satisfaction and intimacy, and increased interpersonal difficulties.…”

Définition et épidémiologie des troubles de l'éjaculation

“…En 1990, dans un article de revue, Spector et Carey evaluaient la prevalence de I'ejaculation prematuree ~l 36-38% contre 4-9% pour la dysfonction erectile et 4-10% pour I'inhibition de I'orgasme [24]. Plus recemment, en 2000, egalement dans un article de revue, Rosen avans des prevalences comparables : 30% pour I'ejaculation prematuree, 10-20% pour la dysfonction erectile et 15% pour I'insuffisance de desir sexuel [22].…”