1. ¹Department of Psychiatry, GOP Hospital and Bogazici University Mediko-Sosyal Center, Istanbul, Turkey
2. ²Department of Psychiatry, Esenler Hayat Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Correspondence: Dr S Dogan, Department of Psychiatry, GOP Hospital and Bogazici University Mediko-Sosyal Center, Atakoy 5.Kisim E-2-5-D Blok Daire:76, Bakirkoy, Istanbul 34184, Turkey. E-mail: sultandogan@yahoo.com

Received 17 July 2007; Revised 18 August 2007; Accepted 20 August 2007; Published online 20 September 2007.

Abstract

The aim of this investigation is to determine the sexual history traits, sexual satisfaction level and frequency of sexual dysfunctions in men whose partners have vaginismus. The study included 32 male partners of vaginismic patients, who presented at a psychiatry department. Subjects were evaluated by a semi-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was developed by researchers for assessing sexually dysfunctional patients and included detailed questions with regard to socio-demographic variables, general medical and sexual history. All participants also received the Golombok Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS). According to DSM-IV-TR criteria, 65.6% of the investigated males were diagnosed with one or more sexual dysfunctions. The most common problem was premature ejaculation (50%) and the second one was erectile dysfunction (28%). The transformed GRISS subscale scores provided similar data. It is concluded that the assessment of sexual functions of males who have vaginismic partners should be an integral part of the management procedure of vaginismus for optimal outcome.