Masculinity, Sexual Function, and Male Heterosexual Health
Masculinity, Sexual Function, and Male Heterosexual Health
For men, remaining in control of their own and their partner's sexual activity is an important factor in maintaining their sense of masculinity. This chapter defines masculinity and examines the characteristics of a healthy male sexuality and what constituted successful male heterosexual performance. Throughout the post-World War II decades, physicians asserted that a healthy male heterosexuality included playing the role of sexual initiator and depended upon a man's coital performance. The chapter also describes male sexual dysfunctions, particularly impotence, which posed a potential threat to the physical and emotional health of married couples.
Keywords: masculinity, sexuality, heterosexual performance, sexual dysfunctions, impotence
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