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Thinking about sex day|
THINKING ABOUT SEX DAY:
Expectation is lower than desire on
February 14
While seven out of 10 Brits would like a
romantic night, or to get intimate this Valentine’s Day, only a
third of these expect either will happen, according to a recent
survey.[1]
Differences like these between people’s
hopes and expectations, are part of the reason why the Sexual
Dysfunction Association (SDA) is changing the name of its February 14
awareness day “National Impotence Day” to “Thinking About Sex
Day”.
Dr Graham Jackson, Chair of the Sexual
Dysfunction Association comments: “Did you know that in the UK,
experts estimate that there are as many as 4 million men suffering
from erectile dysfunction (ED)[2]. As well as being a
condition that can potentially warn of other conditions, such as heart
disease and diabetes[3], the reality may be that many
couples can’t enjoy intimacy on Valentine’s Day because of it.
“Consequently, ED may be a man’s
problem, but it is a couple’s concern.”
To show who will be thinking about sex on
February 14th, over 1,000 people were asked what they would
like to happen on the day versus what they thought would actually
happen, with results showing variations across the country: Three out
of four Northerners are looking for romance or intimacy on Valentines
Day, while almost half of those in the Midlands are expecting nothing.
More 55-64 year olds wanted to get
intimate with their partner on Valentine’s Day than any other age
group1.
The Welsh were the most likely to be
disappointed on February 14th; almost a quarter of men and
women in Wales are hoping for a romantic night or a bit of intimacy
but only 3% expect anything to happen on the night1.
Dr Jackson continues: “It’s important
that we all ‘think about sex’, and its importance to our
relationships and our health. It’s also important that people
discuss any problems they may have, with their partner, a health
professional or by contacting the SDA for advice.”
The newly re-launched SDA website - www.sda.uk.net
- offers a one to one online consultation service for those suffering
from ED, alongside information and advice.
Information and advice on ED is also
available online at www.erectionadvice.co.uk.
[1]
DOF Pfizer Ltd; British Market Research Bureau survey
[2] DOF Pfizer Ltd; Matson Jack
Epidemiological data
[3] L.D. Hodges, M. Kirby,
J.O’Donnell and D.A Brodie. Temporal relationship between erectile
dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. Research Centre for Health
Studies, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, ESSM, Vienna
2006
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