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Presence of a Sexual Problem may not Affect Women's Satisfaction from their Sexual Function
Fotini Ferenidou, MD, Voula Kapoteli, MSc, Kyriakos Moisidis, MD, Ioannis Koutsogiannis, MD,
Alexandros Giakoumelos, MD, PhD, and imitrios Hatzichristou, MD, PhD
Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece Dimitrios Hatzichristou, MD, 77 Mitropoleos str, 54622 Thessaloniki, Greece. Tel: (+30) 6944-541516; Fax: (+30) 2310-263-939; E-mail: hatzichr@med.auth.gr
Fotini Ferenidou, MD, Voula Kapoteli, MSc, Kyriakos Moisidis, MD, Ioannis Koutsogiannis, MD,
Alexandros Giakoumelos, MD, PhD, and imitrios Hatzichristou, MD, PhD
Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Papageorgiou General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece Dimitrios Hatzichristou, MD, 77 Mitropoleos str, 54622 Thessaloniki, Greece. Tel: (+30) 6944-541516; Fax: (+30) 2310-263-939; E-mail: hatzichr@med.auth.gr
ABSTRACT
Introduction.
It has been proposed that women's sexual problems/dysfunctions, in the absence of personal and interpersonal distress, may have little clinical importance, as they may not necessarily affect women's sexual satisfaction. However, data are missing to support such interpretation.
Aim.
The objective of the present study was to examine whether the presence of a sexual problem necessary affects women's satisfaction with sexual function.
Method.
The study included 164 women who visited a general hospital because of symptoms not related to their sexual function and were asked to complete voluntarily and anonymously demographic data and two questionnaires.
Main Outcome Measures.
Women completed the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)—an instrument which evaluates women sexual function—and the Symptom Checklist of Sexual Function—women version (SCSF-w), a screening tool of women's self-perception of sexual function.
Results.
Mean patients’ age was 43 ± 12.6 (18–72) years. According to the FSFI, 48.8% of the participants had a sexual dysfunction. However, based on their self-perception of sexual function (SCSF), 80.5% of the sample declared to be satisfied with their sexual function, despite the fact that 69.5% of them reported at least one sexual problem. Of all women, only 26.2% would like to talk about their sexual problem(s) with a doctor (57.4% of those who are "bothered" by their sexual symptoms). Logistic regression analysis revealed no association between any sexual dysfunction and women's satisfaction from their sexual function.
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Despite the presence of sexual problem(s), women may be satisfied with their sexual function, but half of those who are bothered would like to talk about it with their doctor. The presence of a sexual problem or its severity is not a determinant of women's help-seeking behavior. Such data strongly support current definitions of women's sexual dysfunction, where the presence of personal distress has been included as a crucial dimension. Ferenidou F, Kapoteli V, Moisidis K, Koutsogiannis I, Giakoumelos A, and Hatzichristou D. Presence of a sexual problem may not affect women's satisfaction from their sexual function. J Sex Med 2008;5:631–639.
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It's been very amusing, watching the talking heads discuss Ashley Alexandra Dupre's future. Barely restraining an eyeroll, they said with disgust the last couple nights what seems shameful to accept: The prostitute who brought New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer down is most likely on her way up.
You, me and Dupre: Here's what one Dupre-related Facebook group posted as its top picture.
Just two days after the New York Times revealed her identity, several Facebook groups have sprouted from Dupre's sudden infamy.
You might think most of them would point out the shame in her profession or call her out for her part, however unwitting, in destroying a popular politician. But you'd be wrong.
There are obvious parallels here with Amanda Knox. The instant online reaction to that Seattle student's alleged involvement in a racy Italian murder last year was voracious, viral and cruel. She was a good girl gone bad. The thrill was in her downfall. Dupre, on the other hand, is a high-priced prostitute. She's bad already. For the people following her drama, the thrill will be in her rise.
Apparently, Dupre knows it -- and she's OK with it. Knox took down her Facebook profile and made her MySpace page private in the days after her story broke. But yesterday -- yes, yesterday -- Dupre created her own Facebook fan page to promote her music (note: As of 1 p.m., the page could no longer be reached on Facebook). Today at 12:30 p.m., Dupre's page had well over 600 fans.
Among the groups dedicated to Dupre are I want Ashley Alexandra Dupré in the oval office!, Ashley Alexandra Dupre is the next American Idol, I don't care WHO or WHAT she did, Ashley Alexandra Dupre is effin gorgeous!! and Ashley Alexandra Dupre, On her side.
Separately, the groups highlight one or another aspect of Dupre's intrigue. Together, they show how many of us respond to this sexy woman, her sexy crime and the sexy silence in those MySpace pictures that have flirted with the world since Wednesday: Many dig it. Many think Ashley Alexandra Dupre is cool.
Maybe Dupre will break out of obscurity. Maybe she will get a recording contract, or a book deal, because she was in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the right man -- and the right audience. Maybe we'll make her not just infamous, but famous. The real question is, what does that say about us?
You, me and Dupre: Here's what one Dupre-related Facebook group posted as its top picture.
Just two days after the New York Times revealed her identity, several Facebook groups have sprouted from Dupre's sudden infamy.
You might think most of them would point out the shame in her profession or call her out for her part, however unwitting, in destroying a popular politician. But you'd be wrong.
There are obvious parallels here with Amanda Knox. The instant online reaction to that Seattle student's alleged involvement in a racy Italian murder last year was voracious, viral and cruel. She was a good girl gone bad. The thrill was in her downfall. Dupre, on the other hand, is a high-priced prostitute. She's bad already. For the people following her drama, the thrill will be in her rise.
Apparently, Dupre knows it -- and she's OK with it. Knox took down her Facebook profile and made her MySpace page private in the days after her story broke. But yesterday -- yes, yesterday -- Dupre created her own Facebook fan page to promote her music (note: As of 1 p.m., the page could no longer be reached on Facebook). Today at 12:30 p.m., Dupre's page had well over 600 fans.
Among the groups dedicated to Dupre are I want Ashley Alexandra Dupré in the oval office!, Ashley Alexandra Dupre is the next American Idol, I don't care WHO or WHAT she did, Ashley Alexandra Dupre is effin gorgeous!! and Ashley Alexandra Dupre, On her side.
Separately, the groups highlight one or another aspect of Dupre's intrigue. Together, they show how many of us respond to this sexy woman, her sexy crime and the sexy silence in those MySpace pictures that have flirted with the world since Wednesday: Many dig it. Many think Ashley Alexandra Dupre is cool.
Maybe Dupre will break out of obscurity. Maybe she will get a recording contract, or a book deal, because she was in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the right man -- and the right audience. Maybe we'll make her not just infamous, but famous. The real question is, what does that say about us?
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