Ninety-seven per cent of married women in the GCC feel there is a dire need to have a stronger information campaign to raise awareness about erectile dysfunction (ED) among their men folk. Ten per cent of males in the region are affected by the problem.

The survey was conducted as part of a study to evaluate women’s perception on the sexual aspect of a relationship and their knowledge about possible sex-related obstacles and challenges in the future.
The sampling included married women of different origins and ages living in the GCC region.

Women’s knowledge about the problem is largely due to the effects they feel because of ED among men. The survey, carried out by a pharmaceutical major, noted that women were more willing to talk about ED as an issue while the men were reluctant or embarrassed to broach the topic with their partners or even their doctors.

Dr Debashish Sengupta, a urologist from the region, said: “A whopping 75 per cent showed that women are more receptive towards treatment believing that medication can restore the sexual ability in case the partner suffers from impotence.”

Although 62 per cent of the women interviewed think that sexual power deteriorates with age, a surprising 46 per cent of the same respondents feel they are no longer attractive enough when their partners start losing interest in sexual activity.

Source:http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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