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Correlates of Condom-Associated Erection Problems in Young, Heterosexual Men: Condom Fit, Self-Efficacy, Perceptions, and Motivations

Author Stephanie A. Sanders Author Erick Janssen Author Richard A. Crosby Author Brandon J. Hill

Abstract

Questionnaire data from 479 heterosexual men 18–24 years old were analyzed for correlates of CAEP during application (CAEP-Application) and CAEP during penile-vaginal intercourse (CAEP-PVI). Potential correlates were self-efficacy (condom application, product selection, and maintaining arousal), condom perceptions (condom worry/distraction, negative condom perceptions, concerns about application speed), condom fit, and motivation to use condoms. We conclude that (1) experiencing CAEP may become a repeating cycle, both affecting and being affected by, worry and distraction related to losing erections and maintaining arousal while using a condom (2) poorly fitting condoms may contribute to CAEP, and (3) CAEP may decrease motivation to use condoms.

Keywords

Condoms Condom Use Erection Problems Condom-Associated Erection Problems (CAEP) Condom Self-Efficacy Condom Perceptions Condom Fit Condom Motivation Sexual Arousal Condom Worry Condom Distraction Negative Condom Perceptions Condom Application Penile-Vaginal Intercourse Condom-Related Anxiety Sexual Health Young Heterosexual Men Condom Use Barriers Sexual Function Condom Attitudes
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Volume 18
Issue 1
Pages 128–134
DOI 10.1007/s10461-013-0422-3
ISSN 1573-3254
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