Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: A sexual dysfunction can arise as a result of biological problems, relationship problems, intra psychic conflicts, lack of proper sexual knowledge or a combination of any or all of these. The present study was conducted to assess psychosocial profile of patients with sexual dysfunction in males. Materials & Methods: 86 male patients with sexual dysfunctionwas screened using Arizona sexual experiences scale for clinical sexual dysfunction. They were assessed using a semi structured proforma, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision criteria, Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview, and Dyadic Adjustment Scale. Results: Age group 20-30 years had 54 and 30-40 years had 32 male patients. Parental attitudewas conservative in 66 and open in 20. Parenting was father dominant in 42 and mother dominant in 20 and equal‑dominance in 24. Parent conflict was seen among 24 and parental substance use among 28. Sexual dysfunction on DSM‑IV‑TR showed PME in 38, ED in 28 and ED+PME in 20 cases. Conclusion: Premature ejaculation was the most common sexual dysfunction among males.