Sexual functioning in a nonclinical sample of male couples

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Abstract
Sexual functioning in a nonclinical sample of male couples was explored. Responses of 90 male couples in a national self-report study were analyzed for type and frequency of sexual problems and their correlates, differentiating between dysfunctions (performance) and difficulties (affect). Results were compared to previous research on heterosexual couples. Gay and heterosexual men differed in kind, but not number, of dysfunctions, and in number, but not kind, of difficulties. Gay men and heterosexual women differed in number of dysfunctions, and kind, but not number, of difficulties. The comparison of sexual problems between gay men and heterosexuals suggests a model of sexual functioning for gay men consisting of gender of self and partner, sexual minority status, and health concerns (especially AIDS). The correlates of sexual problems were roughly similar for all groups, and highlight the affective tone of the sexual relationship.

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