In this article, we
examine
sociodemographic and health correlates of sexual health among
HIV-infected
men. Our data came from a prospective
cohort study of HIV-infected men (N = 226) in North-Central
Florida. We measured sexual
health using self-reports of sexual activity, erectile function, sex
drive, and
sex life satisfaction. Better sexual
health was present among men who were younger, non-White, cohabiting,
and infected
through homosexual sex. In addition, men
with fewer comorbid conditions, better self-reported health, and less
depression had better sexual health. Sexual
health was stable for the majority of participants; yet, when change
occurred,
it was typically for the worse. Decreased
sexual health was associated with being older, not cohabiting, lower
socioeconomic status, becoming HIV-infected through homosexual sex, ill
physical health, and depression. Our paper
demonstrates the benefits of longitudinal analyses for understanding
sociodemographic and health variation in sexual activity, erectile
function,
sex drive, and sex life satisfaction.