Are Indians shy of discussing sex?

Discussion on sex is a major concern of couples in India where it ranks seventh in priorities for men and near the bottom for women, a survey of sexual habits of people in the Asia Pacific region has revealed.

“Although India was among the top for sexual satisfaction – 73 per cent of those studied claimed they were satisfied – discussion about sexual experience is still a major concern among couples,” said Rosie King, renowned Australian sexologist.

The information about sexual patterns in India was unveiled by King, micro-surgeon and andrologist Rupin Shah and director of Medical and Regulatory Affairs Chandrashekhar Potkar at a press conference recently. In India, men and women both ranked the issues of family life, overall physical health, being a spouse or partner, financial well-being, being a parent and career higher than sex.

The study – titled Asia Pacific Sexual Health and Overall Wellness (APSHOW) – was conducted in 13 countries by Pfizer International.

At least 57 per cent of men and 64 per cent of women in the Asia-Pacific region are not satisfied with their sex life and many of them prioritise sex only after family life, career and financial well-being, according to the study. In 10 countries, including Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia and Hong Kong internet-based questionnaires were used for the survey. But in India, China and Thailand face to face interviews were carried out with subjects.

According to Potkar, the study aims at encouraging people to seek help for issues regarding sexual health. The Philippines at 52 per cent, Taiwan 51 per cent and New Zealand 40 per cent followed on the list of sexual satisfaction. Japan had the lowest figure – only 10 per cent were sexually satisfied.

Interestingly, APSHOW survey also says sex plays a more important role for men than in women. While aspects like orgasm were more important to men, in general women put greater importance on physical foreplay, according to the study.

King added, “Sub-optimal levels or lower levels of erection in men have negative impacts on both men and women. It affects romance and life overall.”

Shah said, “Medical intervention for erectile dysfunction does not have adverse effects. Viagra is a prescription drug and is not addictive. It can be a one time or long-term treatment. It is mostly used for aging men for treating erectile dysfunction. In younger men, therapy and counselling works well.”

source : Times of India

Indians are happy with their sex lives

People in the land of the Kamasutra are quite happy with their sex lives. A survey has revealed that 73% of Indian men and women are satisfied with their sex lives as compared to only 10% in Japan, 23% in China, 30% in Thailand and 52% in the Philippines.

However, the higher sexual satisfaction among Indians was linked to “lower expectations” from their partner. “If your sexual expectation is low, then you can be satisfied easily,” said one of the researchers of the survey and sexual health physician Dr Rosie King of Sydney Centre for Sexual and Relationship Therapy, Australia.

Sexual satisfaction was also strongly associated with overall physical health, love and romance. “In India, adults who are less satisfied with sex are also less likely to be satisfied with life,” said andrologist Dr Rupin Shah of Lilavati Hospital.

However, in India discussion about sexual experience was still a major concern among couples.Sex plays a more important role for men than women. Indian men ranked sex as one of the top priorities in life, 7th out of 17 life priorities, women placed it at the 14th spot.

Family life emerged as the most important aspect of life for both Indian men and women. Other priorities were marriage, health, career, parenthood and financial well-being.Problems with less than optimal erections were more common in 40-plus Indian men but one-third of men below the age of 40 also had such problem.


source : DNA Daily