Relationship Between Depression Levels And Erectile Dysfunction In The Male Sex Male Community In Surakarta

    July 2023 in “ Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana ”
    Ervina Rosmarwati, Winda Wijayanti, Irene Ardiani Pramudya Wardhani, Ammarilis Murastami
    TLDR Less frequent intercourse is linked to higher erectile dysfunction.
    The study investigated the relationship between depression levels and erectile dysfunction among 41 homosexual men in Surakarta, aged 20-50. Using the PHQ-9 for depression and the IIEF for erectile function, the study found no significant correlation between depression levels and erectile dysfunction (r=0.158, p=0.323). However, a significant negative correlation was found between the frequency of sexual intercourse and erectile dysfunction (r= -0.389, p=0.012), indicating that less frequent intercourse is associated with a higher likelihood of erectile dysfunction.
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