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- Title
Reasons for Genital Dissatisfaction in a Sample of Brazilian Men.
- Authors
da Silva, Erisvan Vieira; Braz, Melissa Medeiros; Pivetta, Hedioneia Maria Foletto
- Abstract
Genital self-image (GSI) involves subjective perceptions, experiences, and feelings of individuals regarding their genitalia. A negative GSI contributes to lower sexual esteem and, consequently, negative sexual experiences and sexual dysfunction. In men, self-perception may be influenced by several factors, including penis size or shape, personal experiences, body image, general health status, sex education, and even the media they consume. This study aimed to understand the reasons that lead to dissatisfaction with GSI among Brazilian men. With a mixed approach, we present male perceptions regarding dissatisfaction with GSI captured from the following question: "If you are dissatisfied with your genitals, tell us for what reason(s)? (Optional)," which integrated the last questionnaire element of the original survey. Brazilian men over 18 years of age from different Brazilian states were eligible. In this analysis, 376 responses were obtained. The data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. The participants expressed the reasons for dissatisfaction, which were grouped into two categories: (1) anatomical aspects and beliefs in the construction of GSI and (2) functional aspects. The results offer an understanding of men's perceptions of their genitals and may aid in clinical practice and research on how Brazilian men perceive their genitals. It is possible to improve knowledge about sexual health and increase positivity regarding genital perception by providing information about the reasons that lead to dissatisfaction with the genitals.
- Subjects
SELF-perception; GENITALIA; BODY image disturbance; HUMAN sexuality; MEN'S sexual behavior
- Publication
Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2024, Vol 53, Issue 4, p1463
- ISSN
0004-0002
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10508-024-02818-4