What is it about?
This publication characterizes male genital satisfaction in a large, sample of U.S. men. We found that most men were satisfied with their genitals; however, a subset of men (14%) report low genital satisfaction. This group includes men from all ages, races, and socioeconomic groups. Interestingly, low genital satisfaction was also associated with low sexual activity. It is difficult to determine from these results whether low genital satisfaction causes one to have sex less or vice versa.
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Why is it important?
A large industry exists around male genital enhancement. Oftentimes, (some) men go to great lengths to lengthen their penises. This paper sought to characterize what men are most and least satisfied with their genitals. Importantly, we found that most men are satisfied with all aspects of their genitals, but there is a subset of men who are not, and this group of men report less sexual activity. These results provide clinicians and health educators a baseline of genital satisfaction to provide education and reassurance.
Perspectives
Men who are satisfied with their genitals report 15% more sexual activity than men who are dissatisfied. Having less sex could cause men to dislike their genitals or disliking their genitals may cause men to have less sex. Inquiring about genital satisfaction in men who present to the clinic with sexual complaints may provide insight. We really enjoyed working on this research project and were most shocked that the majority of men were very satisfied with their members across all ages, races, and socioeconomic groups.
Thomas W Gaither
University of California San Francisco
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This page is a summary of: Characterization of Genital Dissatisfaction in a National Sample of U.S. Men, Archives of Sexual Behavior, September 2016, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s10508-016-0853-9.
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