Male Sexuality Has Multiple Dimensions

The biological factors are the physiologic dimensions of sexual function—sexual drive, getting and keeping erections, ejaculation and orgasm, and physiological sexual satisfaction. The physical systems are the vascular, neurologic, hormonal, and behavioral health habits. Good physical condition and healthy habits are the foundation for your biological sexual health.

The psychological dimensions (CBE) are your cognitions, behaviors, and emotions. You can understand and ensure healthy sexual cognitions or thoughts (C); actions or behaviors (B); and your feelings or emotions (E).

The relationship dimension, includes the identity you and your partner share as a couple (e.g., couple expectations such as balancing autonomy and cohesion); your style of cooperation and interactions such as mutual conflict resolution; and emotional intimacy—especially empathy with your partner.

Societal norms refers to the social and cultural environment within which sexuality is understood, moderated, and regulated. This dimension includes prevailing societal attitudes, scientific understanding of sexuality, the laws regulating sexual behavior, as well as religious, moral, and ethical principles. Integrating your sexuality within the social norms and freedoms as well as restrictions of your culture are important aspects of healthy male sexuality.

The psychosexual skills for lovemaking include the cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and interpersonal factors in sexual response. These are important aspects for facilitating your sexual comfort and confidence.

This approach is worth your investment because when you understand how things work and what’s involved, it makes sense, and you can integrate it into your cognitions, behaviors, and emotions. This allows you to feel more comfortable and natural. What you understand, you can do. What you can do well, you feel good about!