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Methods: The study included qualitative inquiry (17 individual interviews and three focus group discussions with a total of 21 men) and a quantitative quasi-randomised quota sample household survey (n = 400). The prevalence of sexual difficulties and potential risk factors, such as chronic diseases, health risk behaviours, depression and psychological distress were measured using standardised questions translated into pidgin. Results: The most commonly self-reported sexual difficulties were premature ejaculation (39.5%), low sexual desire (29.0%), orgasm difficulty (27.3%) and erectile difficulty (4.3%). More than half (56%) of the men experienced at least one sexual difficulty. Relatively few men (7.3%) had ever sought professional health care for reproductive health problems, and 15.4% of men preferred to use kastom (traditional) medicine for sexual problems. Multivariate analysis revealed that comorbid non-communicable diseases (NCDs), low health-related quality of life and dissatisfaction with sexual relationships were independently correlated with sexual difficulties. Contrary to expectations, self-reported psychological distress was inversely associated with these difficulties. In general, the insights gained from in-depth interviews validated the survey findings. Conclusion: This study adds the first data on symptoms of sexual dysfunction among men in the Solomon Islands and is one of few studies from the Pacific region. 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