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World Journal of Urology
Published in: World Journal of Urology 6/2005

01-12-2005 | Original Article

Sexual activity, sexual dysfunction and associated help-seeking behaviours in middle-aged and older adults in Spain: a population survey

Authors: Edson D. Moreira Jr., Dale B. Glasser, Clive Gingell, On behalf of The GSSAB Investigators’ Group

Published in: World Journal of Urology | Issue 6/2005

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Abstract

To study sexual activity, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and related help-seeking behaviours among mature adults in Spain, a telephone survey was conducted in Spain in 2001–2002. This was completed by 750 men and 750 women aged 40–80 years. Eighty-eight percent of men and 66% of women had engaged in sexual intercourse during the 12 months preceding the interview. Early ejaculation (31%) and lack of sexual interest (17%) were the most common male sexual problems. A lack of sexual interest (36%) and an inability to reach orgasm (28%) were the most common female sexual problems. Approximately 80% of men and women with a sexual problem had not sought help from a health professional. Many men and women in Spain report continued sexual interest and activity into middle age and beyond. Although a number of sexual problems are highly prevalent, few people seek medical help.
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Metadata
Title
Sexual activity, sexual dysfunction and associated help-seeking behaviours in middle-aged and older adults in Spain: a population survey
Authors
Edson D. Moreira Jr.
Dale B. Glasser
Clive Gingell
On behalf of The GSSAB Investigators’ Group
Publication date
01-12-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
World Journal of Urology / Issue 6/2005
Print ISSN: 0724-4983
Electronic ISSN: 1433-8726
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-005-0035-1

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