European Sexual Confidence Survey
1) In your opinion, which of the following are most closely associated with a man’s ‘sexual confidence’? Please mark all that apply
a. A strong or hard erection
b. Being able to attract sexual partners
c. Being able to satisfy his partner sexually
d. Being able to reach orgasm during every sexual encounter
e. Feeling able to accomplish any goal or overcome any challenge
f. Other
2) And to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “It is important for a man to be ‘sexually confident’ in order to ensure ‘good sex’”
a. Agree strongly
b. Agree somewhat
c. Disagree somewhat
d. Disagree strongly
3) And to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Being able to achieve and sustain a firm or hard erection enables men to have ‘good sex’”
a. Agree strongly
b. Agree somewhat
c. Disagree somewhat
d. Disagree strongly
4) And to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Being able to have good sex enables men to have greater satisfaction with their life overall”
a. Agree strongly
b. Agree somewhat
c. Disagree somewhat
d. Disagree strongly
5) In your opinion, which of the following statements about erectile dysfunction do you believe to be true? Please mark all that apply
a. Erectile dysfunction means complete impotence
b. Erectile dysfunction is only psychological
c. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve and sustain a penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance
d. Erectile dysfunction is hereditary
e. Erectile dysfunction does not affect men below age 60
f. Erectile dysfunction is closely associated with depression, loss of self-image and self-confidence
g. Erectile dysfunction affects one in two men between the ages of 40 and 70
h. Erectile dysfunction is a reflection of an individual’s manhood
i. Erectile dysfunction is due to low libido
j. Erectile dysfunction only affects a small number of men
k. Treatment for erectile dysfunction enables men with erectile dysfunction to live a normal life
l. I am not aware of this term or the causes or effects of erectile dysfunction
6) And in your opinion, how could a man’s lack of ‘sexual confidence,’ as a result of insufficiently hard erections, impact his life? Please mark all that apply
a. Make him feel less confident for/about his next sexual encounter
b. Cause him to avoid situations which may lead to sex
c. Reduce his enjoyment of sex
d. Reduce his overall self-confidence and self-esteem
e. Negatively affect his ability to maintain a successful relationship
f. Make him feel less confident about his life overall
g. Does not have an impact on his life outside of sex
h. Other
7) How would you rate the hardness of your [male] / your partner’s [female] erection?
a. The penis does not increase in size or hardness
b. The penis is large but not hard
c. The penis is hard but not hard enough for penetration
d. The penis is hard enough for penetration but not completely hard
e. The penis is completely hard and fully rigid
f. Refuse
8) Would you like to consistently experience harder or firmer erections [Male]/ you like your partner to have [Female], in order to improve your sex life?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Refuse
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