Soft Touch Hard Heart
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Soft Touch Hard Heart: An exploration of the challenges and problems surrounding erectile dysfunction experienced by men and their partners
IRAS ID
180831
Contact name
Nick Ossei-Gerning
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, 1 days
Research summary
Sexual health encompasses many inter-related challenges and problems, particularly sexual dysfunction, pleasure, and disease and their psychological issues. The objective is to understand more fully the issues surrounding male vulnerability, particularly within the context of sexual confidence and dealing with the issues of sexual dysfunction and female sexual autonomy, including self-perception and ego. The principle research question is "what does having erectile dysfunction mean to a man and his partner when it can be considered as a pertinent health related issue?”
REC name
North West - Liverpool Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/NW/0604
Date of REC Opinion
15 Jul 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion