doi:10.1007/s10461-013-0422-3

Paper Title

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

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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

Article Type

Research Article

Journal

AIDS and Behavior

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DOI

10.1007/s10461-013-0422-3

Issue

Volume : 18 | Issue : 1 | Page No : 128–134

Published On

January, 2014

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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.