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Men's Sexual and Relational Adaptations to Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Cancer Treatment |
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| Authors: | Richard J Wassersug Andrew Westle |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada;2. Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health, and Society, College of Science, Health, and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia;3. Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health, and Society, College of Science, Health, and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia |
| Abstract: | This study investigated how men adapt to erectile dysfunction and other sexual side-effects of prostate cancer treatment. The study recruited nonheterosexual and heterosexual men using an anonymous, international, online survey (N = 558). This article focuses on a qualitative analysis of answers (n = 348) to one open-ended question on sexual practices after treatment. Five themes emerged: (a) recovery of erectile function; (b) reframing sexual practices; (c) the importance of partners; (d) exploring anal sex; (e) the use of masturbation. The findings suggest that men should explore varied sexual options. Partners are also important in the overall recovery of men's sexual lives. |
| Keywords: | Cancer erectile dysfunction men's sexual health qualitative studies sexual satisfaction |