Male sexual dysfunction in Ireland: prevalence and associated sociodemographic characteristics

Introduction Sexual problems and dysfunctions are relatively common experiences which significantly impact on the perceived quality of life; sexual dysfunction has been shown to be associated with anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties and overall negative well-being. Recent research has shown that sexual health can be indicative of overall health, for example; erectile dysfunction has been shown to be a sentinel marker of cardiovascular disease. The aims of this report were to assess the prevalence of male sexual dysfunction in Ireland and to identify sociodemographic factors associated with sexual dysfunction.