via Aidsmap, by Michael Carter
Just under half of gay men with HIV have multiple sexual problems, Australian investigators report in the May edition of the Journal of Sexual Medicine. HIV-positive gay men were significantly more likely to report sexual difficulties than HIV-negative gay men, with the causes differing according to the men’s HIV status.
Sexual expression can affect physical, mental and social wellbeing. There is, however, little information about sexual dysfunction in gay men. The few studies that have been conducted in this population suggest that sexual problems in gay men can have a number of causes. These include social factors, such as age and employment status; physical health factors, related to HIV infection and other chronic illnesses; psychological issues, for example depression and internalised homophobia; and behavioural factors, including recreational drug and alcohol use.
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