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Back to Stir It Up: Erectile Dysfunction in an Evolutionary, Developmental, and Clinical Perspective.
- Source :
- Journal of Sex Research; Mar/Apr2019, Vol. 56 Issue 3, p378-390, 13p, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- In this review, we analyze erectile dysfunction (ED) in the context of sexual selection. We highlight that ED is a specific human male characteristic linked to the loss of the baculum or penile bone and results from a range of physical and psychological factors. We discuss evolutionary interpretations that consider dysfunctional penile erection as an honest signal of a low-quality male. We further emphasize the importance of considering psychosocial context and early attachment dynamics for understanding the etiology of some types of ED. Finally, we suggest that the integration of developmental factors for understanding the emergence of this sexual disorder is instrumental for the calibration of more effective therapies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- IMPOTENCE
PENILE erection
BACULUM (Anatomy)
SEXUAL dysfunction
PSYCHOLOGICAL factors
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00224499
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Sex Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 137236613
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2018.1480743