Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale Research Articles

The German version of the brief affective neuroscience personality scales including a LUST scale (BANPS-GL).

This study presents the German version of the Brief Affective Neuroscience Personality Scales (BANPS), which includes an additional subscale for the dimension LUST. The BANPS represents a shortened version of the Affective Neuroscience Personality Scales (ANPS), a self-report instrument to assess individual dispositions toward primary emotional systems as proposed by Jaak Panksepp. In a large sample (N = 926), the reliability and various facets of validity of the German translation of the BANPS were examined together with the newly included LUST scale. The BANPS-GL was related to the Big Five Inventory (BFI) and Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale (SSSS) and analyzed via confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Overall, the BANPS-GL exhibited reliabilities ranging from McDonald's ω = 0.70 (CARE) to α = 0.86 (SADNESS) and plausible correlations with external criteria. For CFA a correlated 7-factor model demonstrated good fit [TLI = 0.95; RMSEA = 0.04 (90% CI: 0.04, 0.05); SRMR = 0.06]. A similar fit was demonstrated for a 2-higher-factor model [TLI = 0.93; RMSEA = 0.05 (90% CI: 0.05, 0.06); SRMR = 0.07]. In broad agreement with the results of the original English version, the BANPS-GL showed good reliability and acceptable factorial validity, and overall improved the psychometric properties of the original long form. Finally, the inclusion of the dimension LUST allows for a complete coverage of the primary emotion dispositions as originally conceptualized by Panksepp.

Measuring Sexual Motivation as a Trait Dimension: A multisample study of the Portuguese (European) Version of the Trait Sexual Motivation Questionnaire

The current study aimed at translating and validating the TSMQ into Portuguese-European (TSMQ-PT) and to investigate its psychometric properties. Three online studies were conducted with independent samples collected between September 2020 and March 2022. Study 1 tested the exploratory factorial structure (N = 325; 206 women); Study 2 explored the confirmatory factorial structure and construct validity (N = 450; 230 women); and Study 3 examined the temporal stability of the TSMQ-PT (N = 30; 15 women). Participants completed the TSMQ-PT for all three studies. In study 2, further completed the Sexual Compulsivity Scale, the Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale, and the Sexual Desire Inventory. Data revealed that the TSMQ-PT yielded a four-structure model, (i.e., Sexually Oriented, Comparison with Others, Seeking for Sexual Encounters, and Importance of Sex) comprising 13 items, with seven additional items for assessing existence and number of sexual partners, and frequency of sexual behaviors. The TSMQ-PT achieved good internal consistency levels (McDonald’s omega ranged from .71 to .89) and construct validity, and temporal stability over 10-11 months (values ranged from .80 to .87) supporting the trait-dimension of sexual motivation. Current findings support a brief, valid, and reliable self-report instrument for assessing sexual motivation in the Portuguese context.

Family Attachment, Sexuality, and Sexual Recidivism in a Sample of Italian Sexual Offenders: Preliminary Results.

The research aims to investigate family communication regarding sexuality and the possible link between insecure attachment, violence in relationships, and the tendency toward sexual sensation-seeking in a sample of Italian sexual offenders. We evaluated 29 male sexual offenders in two correctional facilities of Southern Lazio (Italy) (mean age = 40.76; SD = 11.16). The participants completed general questions about their family and sexual education and fulfilled the following questionnaires: Compulsive Sexual Behavior Inventory (CSBI), Sexual Sensation-seeking Scale (SSSS), and the High-Risk Situation Checklist, adapted in Italian, as well as the Attachment Style Questionnaire (ASQ), validated in Italian. Most of the participants had never talked about sex within their family and perceived a severe or abusive education during childhood. In addition, positive correlations emerged between SSSS and the two scales of the CSBI, as well as between insecure attachment style, CSBI, and sexual sensation-seeking. The participants also reported some critical issues regarding the personal perception of high-risk situations linked to sexual relapse. The data suggest factors to investigate, such as family education and relationships and the personal perception of sexual recidivism. The results might be effective in treatment and prevention programs among sex offenders.

Is the sexual sensation seeking scale a reliable instrument? addressing multiple factor structures in a Colombian sample

ABSTRACT The sexual sensation seeking scale (SSSS) is a widely used instrument to measure individuals’ tendency to seek an optimal level of sexual arousal and novel sexual experiences. However, psychometric studies have suggested different factor structures for this instrument, which may lead to a biased assessment of the subdimensions of sexual sensation seeking. The present study (N = 812) aimed to identify the best factorial model of the SSSS by comparing the model suggested by previous research. Results from Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses showed that none of the models tested have sufficient goodness-of-fit to support the internal validity of the instrument. Thus, this study highlights the limitations of the SSSS in assessing sexual sensation seeking and proposes psychometric alternatives that should be considered by researchers to achieve a reliable measure of sexual sensation seeking.

Desire for Solitary Sexual Activity Predicts Discordance Between How Young Women Self-identify and Their Reported Attractions

ABSTRACT Introduction Introduction: While most clinicians know it is important to tailor sexual healthcare for their sexual minority patients, it can be complicated to assess who identifies with a sexual minority label, as engaging in same-sex behavior or having same-sex attractions does not always lead to an identity as a sexual minority1. Prior work suggests that people who have same-sex attractions or behaviors but identify as heterosexual have different healthcare needs than people who identify as sexual minorities2. Given this, and recent data showing that 1 in 6 young Americans identify with non-heterosexual orientation labels3, it is important to understand what drives discrepancies between young people's attractions and sexual identity label. Objective Objective: To determine characteristics that predict discordance between young women's sexual orientation label and reported sexual attractions. Methods Methods: 440 young, Midwestern women (age M = 20.6, SD = 1.53) completed a survey battery that assessed their sexual orientation – using both orientation labels and numeric attraction scales – as well as their sexual function (Female Sexual Function Index), sexual desire (Sexual Desire Inventory), sexual sensation seeking (Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale), sexual excitation and inhibition (Sexual Excitation and Inhibition Inventory), and their mental health (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7). The numeric attraction scale scored participant's attractions to men, women, and non-binary people from 0 – 100. To assess concordance, participant's chosen sexual orientation labels were compared to their numeric attraction scores. Results Results: Desire for solitary sexual experiences increased the likelihood of participants indicating identity labels that did not match their reported patterns of attraction (effect size = - .044, z = -2.69, p = .007); these results remained significant when controlling the influence of other sexuality measures (sexual function, sexual sensation seeking, sexual excitation and inhibition). Further, neither depression scores nor anxiety scores were related to the likelihood of identity/attraction concordance. Conclusions Conclusions: Desire for solitary sex seems to uniquely predict dissonance between one's stated sexual orientation label and experiencing sexual attraction patterns that may be better encapsulated by another label. A sizeable portion of our sample were in relationships with men, which may be a more salient consideration than attraction patterns when choosing an orientation label. If replicated, these findings suggest that assessing sexual desire patterns may help identify patients whose identity/attraction discordance lead to unique sexual health needs. Disclosure Any of the authors act as a consultant, employee or shareholder of an industry for: Good Clean Love

RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOR AMONG HETEROSEXUAL MALE TURKISH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

The aim of this study was to investigate the variables influencing risky sexual behaviors of heterosexual male Turkish university students. The sample of the study consisted of 382 university students studying at Ankara University and METU. As measurement instruments demographic questionnaire, sexual sensation seeking scale, sexual risk-taking scale, religious attitude scale, HIV knowledge scale, self-efficacy scale for AIDS prevention and Bem sex-role inventory were used. In addition to descriptive analysis, correlation and regression analyses were used. Findings showed that participants’ age, having sexually transmitted infection other than HIV, getting HIV test, sexual sensation seeking level and masculinity positively predicted sexual risk taking behavior. Using condom in first intercourse, condom use self-efficacy, and the femininity negatively predicted sexual risk-taking behavior. Findings once more proved protective effect of lifelong condom use.

Sexting: Emotional promiscuity and sexual sensation seeking in Pakistani young adults

The previous studies found sexting to be an established phenomenon in young adults. This study is aimed to predict sexting from emotional promiscuity and sexual sensation seeking in young adults and to assess the role of age and sex in relationship among sexting, emotional promiscuity, and sexual sensation seeking. 201 undergraduate students of both sexes are recruited from the main campus of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur with age range of 18-30 years. Three scales Brief Sexting Scale, Emotional Promiscuity Scale and Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale are administered to collect the data. All the participants were required to sign the essential informed consent before participation. The data were analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 25. There has been found a statistically significant positive relationship among sexting, emotional promiscuity and sexual sensation seeking. The sexual sensation seeking significantly predicted sexting. The women are found significantly higher on sexting and sexual sensation seeking. There has been found no age differences in sexting, emotional promiscuity and sexual sensation seeking. It has been concluded that the sexual sensation seeking significantly predicted sexting in university students.

Development and validity evidence of the Two-Dimensional Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), mainly HIV/AIDS, are acquired through risky sexual behaviors that have been associated with sexual sensation seeking. The purpose of this work is development a new scale for the assessment of sexual sensations seeking, with evidence of validity based on internal structure and relationship to other measures, for use in young people and adults in a Latin American context. An instrumental study was performed, with time-space sampling of students from the two Chilean cities with the highest rates of HIV. Final scale has 9 items to evaluate two dimensions: (1) sexual emotions seeking; and (2) tendency to sexual boredom. The identified structure provides good levels of reliability and presents validity evidence, based on the internal structure of the test, using CFA and ESEM. Two-dimensional sexual sensation seeking scale evidence proper psychometric properties to evaluate the seeking for sexual sensations in equivalents samples.

Exposure to sexually explicit Internet material among adolescents: a study in Vietnam

BackgroundWith the influence of Confucian culture, sex is often considered a taboo subject in Vietnam. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of exposure to sexually explicit Internet material (SEIM) among adolescents in Vi-etnam, as well as the factors affecting exposure to SEIM.Participants and procedureThe sample consisted of 886 Vietnamese adolescents (58.10% female) aged 15 to 18 years (M = 16.72, SD = 0.72). The survey was adapted from the study of Van Ouytsel, Ponnet and Walrave to assess the frequen-cy of exposure to SEIM. Several measurement scales of factors affecting exposure to SEIM among adoles-cents were used including the Perceived Realism of SEIM, the Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale, the Family Cohesion and the Parental Monitoring Scale.ResultsThe overall prevalence of exposure to SEIM was 84.10%, with a gender difference: 89.80% in males and 80.00% in females. The prevalence of passive exposure to SEIM was 58.30%, higher than 41.70% for active exposure. Perceived realism of SEIM, sexual sensation seeking and Internet usage time for entertainment are factors affecting frequencies of exposure to SEIM among adolescents, with β coefficient values of .29, .18 and .16 respectively.ConclusionsThe majority of children in this study reported SEIM exposure. Parents, schools and other stakeholders should pay attention to sex education for children early on, diversifying forms and subjects of sex education. The con-tent of sex education should emphasize the responsibility in the decisions made by children related to sex.

Modelo predictivo de conducta de infidelidad sexual entre personas casadas

La infidelidad marital es relativamente frecuente, a pesar de sus graves consecuencias. Este estudio tiene como objetivo contrastar un modelo predictivo de infidelidad sexual desde una perspectiva psicosocial. Se colectó una muestra de 790 personas casadas (53.4% mujeres y 47.6% hombres) por rutas al azar en Monterrey, México. Se aplicó la Escala de Valoración de la Relación, Índice de Satisfacción Sexual, Escala de Actitud hacia la Exclusividad Marital, Escalas de conducta infiel, Escala de Búsqueda de Sensaciones Sexuales y Escala de Engrandecimiento Marital. El contraste se hizo por análisis de sendero a través del método de mínimos cuadrados ponderados. Seis de cada 100 participantes están insatisfechos con su matrimonio, 13 de cada 100 están insatisfechos con las relaciones sexuales con su pareja y dos de cada diez ven más defectos que virtudes en sus parejas; asimismo, 83 de cada 100 reportan no incurrir en conductas de infidelidad sexual, 60 de cada 100 muestran total rechazo hacia la propia infidelidad sexual, 72 de cada 100 reportan muy bajo nivel de deseo de infidelidad sexual y 50 de cada 100 muy bajo nivel de búsqueda de sensaciones sexuales. El modelo con dos variables exógenas correlacionadas y cinco endógenas mostró una potencia explicativa muy alta y su ajuste a los datos fue bueno. Se concluye que la variable más crítica en el modelo es el deseo de infidelidad sexual, cuyo determinante más importante es la búsqueda de sensaciones sexuales. Esta variable de rasgo se especificó como una variable exógena, por lo que no es explicada. No obstante, puede ser modulada y modificada, ya que es un rasgo de personalidad. Precisamente, la idealización o el menosprecio hacia la pareja la modulan en el modelo. A su vez, el modelo remarca aspectos de insatisfacción marital y sexual.

Yetişkin Bireylerde Narsisizm, Yakın İlişkiler ve Cinsellik

In this study, it is aimed to examine the effect of narcissism, which is a frequently encountered concept in the literature, on close relationships and sexual behaviors. While this study contributes to the literature on narcissism and also the results obtained in clinical studies in the academic field and are intended to be guiding. For this purpose randomly selected 350 participants with Narcissism Five Factor Inventory, Relationship Satisfaction Scale and Sexual Risk Taking Scale, Sexual Attitudes and Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale were applied. The study participants were no changes in thinking and behavior is intended only to identify the existing situation. Then, the data obtained from the sample were analyzed with SPSS 22 package program. In the first phase of the analysis, the normality of data distribution was tested. Then, the research questions t test and pearson correlation analysis were solved. As a result of the analyzes, it has been observed that vulanerable and grandiose narcissism, which is one of the sub-dimensions of narcissism, is associated with relationship satisfaction, sexual attitudes and behaviors at various levels. The findings were reviewed the literature and shown to overlap with the limited number of studies in the literature of the findings obtained as a result of the study. The limitations and suggestions of the study are stated in the last part of the text.

Characteristics of gay and bisexual men who rarely use HIV risk reduction strategies during condomless anal intercourse: Results from the FLUX national online cohort study.

PurposeTo understand the characteristics of a minority of Australian gay and bisexual men (GBM) who, despite an increase in the number and availability of HIV risk reduction strategies, do not consistently use a strategy to protect themselves from HIV.MethodsThis analysis is based on data from 2,920 participants in a national, online, prospective observational cohort study. GBM who never or rarely used HIV risk reduction strategies (NRR) were compared with two groups using multivariate logistic regression: i) GBM using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and ii) GBM frequently using risk reduction strategies (FRR) other than PrEP.ResultsCompared to PrEP users, NRR men were younger (p<0.0001), less socially engaged with gay men (p<0.0001) and less likely to have completed a postgraduate (p<0.05) or undergraduate degree (p<0.05). They were also less likely to have recently used amyl nitrite (p<0.05), erectile dysfunction medication (p<0.05) and cocaine (p<0.05) in the previous 6 months. Compared with FRR men, NRR men were less likely to have completed a postgraduate (p<0.0001) or undergraduate degree (p<0.05), scored higher on the sexual sensation-seeking scale (p<0.0001) and were more likely to identify as versatile (p<0.05), a bottom (p<0.05) or very much a bottom (p<0.05) during anal sex.ConclusionsNRR men were largely similar to other Australian GBM. However, our analysis suggests it may be appropriate to focus HIV prevention interventions on younger, less socially engaged and less educated GBM, as well as men who prefer receptive anal intercourse to promote the use of effective HIV risk reduction strategies.

457 Sexuality and family education in violent and sexual offender

The aim of this research is to identify family, social and individual factors that influence psychological well-being of prisoners who commit violent and sexual crimes. The final objective is to identify possible factors useful to promote prevention, rehabilitation and relapse prevention programmes. The sample consist of 29 male subjects with an average age of 40,76 (SD=11,16) inmates in two prisons of Southern Lazio for violent and sexual crimes. Participants completed a socio- demographic questionnaire and specific questionnaires about sexuality: Compulsive Sexual Behavior Inventory (CSBI), Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale (SSSS), Health Protective Sexual Communication Scale (HPSCS). Most of the participants are recidivist (55,2%), did not receive a treatment or psychological support in prison (44,8%) and do not make activities or social works (79,3%). As regards the social and family background, most of offenders made use of substances (62,1%), received severe education (55,2%), had low communication in family about sexuality (86,2%) and had parents who had committed a crime (58,6%). Regarding sexuality, 75,9% of participants reported high score in compulsive use of control in sexual relationships and 69% of them reported high scores in the use of violence in sexual relationships and in the SSSS; furthermore, 75,9% showed high scores in the communication about safe sex with new sexual partners. Significant and positive correlations emerged between SSSS total score and CSBI total score (p<.01). Significant and positive correlations emerged also between the SSSS total score and the two subscales of CSBI, respectively the use of violence in relationships (p<.01) and the tendency to have control (p<.05). No correlation was found between the HPSCS score and both the CSBI and SSSS scores.

Sexual Sensation Seeking: A Validated Scale for Spanish Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People.

Sexual Sensation Seeking has been identified as a main predictor of unsafe sex that particularly affects LGB people. This study adapts and validates the Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale to Spanish LGB people. For this purpose, we tested the factor structure in 1237 people, ranged from 17 to 60years old, 880 self-defined as homosexuals and 357 as bisexuals. The results support the appropriateness of this scale for Spanish LGB people and determine two factors, explaining the 49.91% of variance: "physical sensations attraction" and "sexual experiences". Our findings reveal optimal levels of internal consistency in the total scale (α = 0.81) and each factor (α = 0.84 and α = 0.71). Additional analyses have demonstrated convergent validity for this scale. Important implications of the validated Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale in Spanish LGB people are discussed, in order to early detection and preventive interventions for HIV and other sexual health problems.

Why Do Young Hispanic Women Take Sexual Risks? Psychological and Cultural Factors for HIV Prevention

Young Hispanic women have been particularly affected by HIV. For this reason, we analyzed the influence of cognitive factors, dispositional variables, and gender culture on the HIV risks of two groups of Hispanic women. Young Argentinian and Spanish women (N=342) completed the AIDS Prevention Questionnaire, the Spanish version of the Sexual Compulsivity Scale, and the Spanish version of the Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale in order to evaluate knowledge of HIV transmission, HIV, and condom use; self-efficacy; safe-sex intention and safe sex; as well as Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity traits. Our findings support a different pattern of HIV risk based on gender inequality, although self-efficacy and sexual sensation seeking seem to have been the main important predictors of unsafe sex and HIV risk. Social and psychological factors should be considered to design HIV prevention strategies aimed at young Hispanic women.

Adaptação portuguesa e validação da Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale para estudantes do ensino superior

Adaptação portuguesa e validação da Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale para estudantes do ensino superior

Psychometric properties and validation of the sexual sensation seeking scale in Spanish adolescents: Brief screening method for use in research and clinical practice

Sexual sensation seeking among adolescents has been mostly associated with unprotected sex and other risky behaviors. This paper presents the Spanish adaptation and validation of the Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale (SSSS). This cross-sectional study included 1350 adolescents (601 male and 749 female), aged between 15 and 18years (M=16.1, SD=0.97). Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) yielded two components: Physical Sensations Attraction (PSA), and New Experiences Seeking (NES), which together accounted for 48.98% of the total variance. That structure was later verified through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Internal consistency was 0.82 for the total scale, and 0.76 and 0.82 for each factor. Moreover, the measure had adequate convergent validity and was positively related to sexual compulsivity, number of sexual partners in the last six months, and consumption of alcohol and other drugs. In conclusion, this self-administered instrument is a useful brief screening measure in research and clinical practice for Spanish-speaking people.

Validation of the Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale in Spanish Samples

ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to validate the Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale (SSSS; Kalichman, 2011) in Spanish samples. Two independent studies were conducted. In Study 1, we examined the factor structure of the SSSS in a sample of 1,272 heterosexual undergraduate students (40.0% men, 60.0% women). Results revealed a 2-factor structure. Factor 1 was related to physical sexual sensations and risky sexual behaviors and Factor 2 was related to exploratory or novel sex. A confirmatory factor analysis confirmed this factor structure in a sample of 373 community adults (33.8% men, 66.2% women). Two items were deleted, resulting in a final version composed of 8 items. This version showed good test–retest reliability and evidence of its concurrent validity. In Study 2, the factor structure was further confirmed in a sample of 1,596 university students (28.8% men, 71.2% women). More evidence of construct validity was provided, which revealed that higher levels of sexual sensation seeking were associated with more frequent sexual risk behaviors and poorer sexual health. Internal consistency reliability did not reach acceptable levels on all of the subscales. Results suggest that, although it has been used before, this scale needs a revision before its use in Spanish-speaking contexts.

Using Computer Simulations for Investigating a Sex Education Intervention: An Exploratory Study.

BackgroundSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are ongoing concerns. The best method for preventing the transmission of these infections is the correct and consistent use of condoms. Few studies have explored the use of games in interventions for increasing condom use by challenging the false sense of security associated with judging the presence of an STI based on attractiveness.ObjectivesThe primary purpose of this study was to explore the potential use of computer simulation as a serious game for sex education. Specific aims were to (1) study the influence of a newly designed serious game on self-rated confidence for assessing STI risk and (2) examine whether this varied by gender, age, and scores on sexuality-related personality trait measures.MethodsThis paper undertook a Web-based questionnaire study employing between and within subject analyses. A Web-based platform hosted in the United Kingdom was used to deliver male and female stimuli (facial photographs) and collect data. A convenience sample group of 66 participants (64%, 42/66) male, mean age 22.5 years) completed the Term on the Tides, a computer simulation developed for this study. Participants also completed questionnaires on demographics, sexual preferences, sexual risk evaluations, the Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS), and the Sexual Inhibition Subscale 2 (SIS2) of the Sexual Inhibition/Sexual Excitation Scales-Short Form (SIS/SES - SF).ResultsThe overall confidence of participants to evaluate sexual risks reduced after playing the game (P<.005). Age and personality trait measures did not predict the change in confidence of evaluating risk. Women demonstrated larger shifts in confidence than did men (P=.03).ConclusionsThis study extends the literature by investigating the potential of computer simulations as a serious game for sex education. Engaging in the Term on the Tides game had an impact on participants’ confidence in evaluating sexual risks.

Sexual Sensation Seeking, Sexual Compulsivity, and Gender Identity and Its Relationship With Sexual Functioning in a Population Sample of Men and Women

IntroductionDespite awareness of the importance of psycho-affective factors in the development of sexual problems, there is a lack of studies exploring the relation of sexual sensation seeking (SSS) and sexual compulsivity (SC) to sexual functioning. Because sex differences in SSS and SC have been reported, gender identity (GI; an individual’s own experience of his or her gender that is unrelated to the actual biological sex) might act as a moderator in this relation. AimTo understand the role of SSS and SC for men and women's sexual functioning and to explore whether these potential associations are moderated by GI. MethodsA population-based cross-sectional online survey targeted 279 individuals (69.2% women, 30.8% men; mean age = 32 years). Validated questionnaires, including the Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale, the Sexual Compulsivity Scale, the Female Sexual Function Index, the Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool, and the International Index of Erectile Function, were applied. Main Outcome MeasuresVariations in SSS and SC and their association with sexual functioning were investigated using Spearman rank correlation. Moderation analyses were conducted using regression models in which the interaction terms between SSS and GI and between SCS and GI as predictors of sexual functioning were included. ResultsA statistically significant correlation between SSS and SC could be detected in men and women (r = 0.41 and 0.33, respectively; P < .001 for the two comparisons). In women, higher levels of SSS were associated with higher levels of desire, arousal, lubrication, and orgasm and less sexual pain (P < .05 for all comparisons). No moderating effect of GI could be detected. In men, GI was a significant moderator in the relation between SC and erectile function (β = 0.47; P < .001) and between SSS and erectile and ejaculatory function (β = −0.41 and 0.30; P < .001 for the two comparisons). ConclusionThe present study is the first to show a link between SSS and SC and sexual functioning. The results might have important clinical implications and can provide useful information for programs aimed at sexual health enhancement.