Erectile and Ejaculatory Problems in Gay and Heterosexual Men

@article{Bancroft2005ErectileAE,
  title={Erectile and Ejaculatory Problems in Gay and Heterosexual Men},
  author={J. H. J. Bancroft and Lori Carnes and Erick Janssen and David Goodrich and J. Scott Long},
  journal={Archives of Sexual Behavior},
  year={2005},
  volume={34},
  pages={285-297}
}
The prevalence of erectile difficulties (ED) and problems with rapid ejaculation (RE) were studied in a convenience sample of gay men (n = 1379) and an age-matched sample of heterosexual men (n = 1558). ED was reported more frequently by gay men and RE more frequently by heterosexual men. The heterosexual men were more likely to be in exclusive relationships and those in a current relationship (exclusive or non-exclusive) were more likely to report ED than those not in a relationship… 
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