Sexual Function and Behavior in Social Phobia

Bodinger, Liron; Hermesh, Haggai; Aizenberg, Dov; Valevski, Avi; Marom, Sofi; Shiloh, Roni; Gothelf, Doron; Zemishlany, Zvi; Weizman, Abraham

doi:10.4088/jcp.v63n1004

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“…Two other studies examining small samples of patients with SP found contradictory results regarding the percentage of PE compared to that observed in the general population [Bodinger et al, 2002;Figueira et al, 2001]. On the basis of a frequent history of childhood shyness in our patients with sexual disorders [Tignol et al, 1994], we conducted a preliminary case-control study comparing a group of male patients seeking care for sexual disorders, mainly erectile dysfunction and PE, and a control group of male subjects without any sexual disorder, regarding the diagnosis of SP, avoidant personality disorder, and shyness.…”

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Social phobia and premature ejaculation: a case–control study

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In a previous case-control study, we found marked differences between a group of patients with male sexual disorders and a control group without any sexual disorder regarding the percentage of social phobia (SP) in each group. On this basis, our aim in this study was to test the hypothesis that premature ejaculation (PE) as a specific sexual disorder and SP might be strongly related, by comparing subjects with PE to a control group without any sexual disorder regarding the diagnosis of SP. Subjects with PE were recruited at private practice sexology settings in France. Control subjects were recruited among inpatients in a surgical ward. Diagnosis of SP was made with the Composite International Diagnostic Interview. Diagnosis of PE was clinician-rated according to DSM-IV criteria. Eighty-five subjects with PE only were compared to 93 control subjects without any sexual disorder. Forty (47%) subjects with PE versus 8 (9%) controls were diagnosed with SP (chi(2)=3.35, df=1, P=.001). Logistical analysis showed that SP and PE were strongly associated (odds ratio=10.97, 95% CI=4.49-26.06; chi(2)=28.28, df=1, P=.0001). This study is the first to show a clear relationship between SP and PE. Although requiring confirmation by further studies, this finding has immediate clinical consequences given that SP and PE can be treated by the same medication, a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Moreover, since SP is a likely risk factor for PE, this might argue for preventive action on both disorders in children.

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Social phobia and premature ejaculation: a case–control study

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“…In addition to anger, the interpersonal impairment of socially anxious individuals has been extended to sexual functioning (Bodinger et al, 2002). This includes less sexual enjoyment, less frequent orgasms, and poorer sexual performance.…”

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Social Anxiety and Positive Outcome Expectancies on Risk-Taking Behaviors

Kashdan

Elhai

2006

Cogn Ther Res

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We examined the hypothesis that under specific conditions, socially anxious individuals may be risk-prone as opposed to risk-averse in domains such as heavy drinking, illicit drug use, unsafe sexual practices, and aggression. A college-aged sample, predominantly women, completed a series of questionnaires on social anxiety and risk-taking behavioral intentions. Results of hierarchical regression analyses indicated that positive outcome expectancies moderated relationships between social anxiety and sexual risk-taking and aggression. Socially anxious individuals expecting desirable outcomes reported the greatest risk-taking behavioral intentions. Socially anxious individuals expecting less desirable outcomes reported the least risk-taking intentions. Social anxiety interaction effects were not accounted for by other anxiety and depressive symptoms. Data suggested that social anxiety was also positively related to illicit drug use. Although preliminary, these significant findings suggest that a subset of socially anxious individuals may engage in risky activities that likely serve the purpose of regulating emotions.

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“…A high prevalence of sexual dysfunction has been reported in women with anxiety disorders (e.g., Aksaray, Yelken, Kaptanoglu, Oflu, & Ozaltin, 2001;Bodinger et al, 2002;Figueira, Possidente, Marques, & Hayes, 2001;van Minnen & Kampman, 2000). High-normal levels of anxiety in normal populations may also be a risk factor for sexual problems.…”

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The impact of anxiety on sexual arousal in women

Bradford¹,

Meston²

2006

Behaviour Research and Therapy

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This study examined the impact of state anxiety, trait anxiety, and anxiety sensitivity on physiological and self-report measures of sexual arousal and sexual function in a non-clinical sample of women. Physiological sexual responses to an erotic stimulus were assessed using vaginal photoplethysmography, and subjective reactions were measured using questionnaires. Results suggested a curvilinear relationship between state anxiety and physiological sexual arousal (vaginal pulse amplitude; VPA). Trait anxiety and anxiety sensitivity were correlated with selfreported sexual arousal outside the laboratory. The findings may be interpreted in light of sympathetic nervous system (SNS) influences on sexual arousal and potential cognitive interference mechanisms associated with anxiety.

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Sexual Function and Behavior in Social Phobia

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Social phobia and premature ejaculation: a case–control study

Social phobia and premature ejaculation: a case–control study

Social Anxiety and Positive Outcome Expectancies on Risk-Taking Behaviors

The impact of anxiety on sexual arousal in women

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