Understanding sexual planning in men with EPs
UNDERSTANDING SEXUAL
PLANNING IN MEN WITH EPS
Two international studies have shown that more than 80% of men with EPs typically plan a specific time for sexual intercourse in advance.7,8
70% of men engage in sexual activity within 1 hour of taking a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE5I) for EPs, with 96% having sexual intercourse within 4 hours.5
The most common reasons for planning sexual activity were:6
- Needing time to take medication
- Making sure medication has taken effect
- Convenient time for sexual activity
- Needing the partner’s agreement
- Needing time for foreplay
There was no significant difference between groups taking short-acting PDE5Is (i.e. sildenafil) and those taking long-acting PDE5Is (tadalafil) in terms of planning, including how long in advance they planned for sexual activity.7,8