Andrology-Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0250
ISSN: 2167-0250
Chiara Simonelli
Italy
Research Article
Extraversion and Neuroticism in Sexually Dysfunctional Men Suffering from
Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Marco Silvaggi, Paolo Maria Michetti, Roberta Rossi, Adele Fabrizi, Costantino Leonardo, Francesca Tripodi, Filippo Maria Nimbi and Chiara SimonelliMarco Silvaggi, Paolo Maria Michetti, Roberta Rossi, Adele Fabrizi, Costantino Leonardo, Francesca Tripodi, Filippo Maria Nimbi and Chiara Simonelli
The role of personality traits in sexual complaints and dysfunctions is ever more evident. However, the literature is very scarce as to the possible relationships between such personality traits and specific sexual dysfunctions like ED, PE or both, their subtypes as to time of onset and severity levels. The main aim of the present study was to investigate if Neuroticism and Extraversion have different roles and trends in men suffering from PE and/or ED, both lifelong and acquired. Moreover, we verified if, by adopting DSM-IV-TR and DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing PE, some differences emerged in percentages of diagnosed cases. The sample consisted of 222 patients aged 18-70. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15) was used to assess erectile function, and the Premature Ejaculation Severity Index (PESI) was used to assess the severity of PE dysfunction. Neuroticism and Extr.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0250.1000181