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Sex hormone concentrations and metabolic biomarkers, along with body composition and habitual physical activity levels, were assessed. Interview recordings were transcribed and thematic analysis performed using combined COM-B (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, and Behavior) and biopsychosocial models to identify and organize major contributors and barriers to sexual functioning.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n Metabolic and hormonal biomarkers largely fell within normal physiological ranges despite reduced sexual functioning reported in our cohort (19\/20 participants reported some degree of erectile dysfunction). Qualitative analysis of interview transcripts revealed 24 themes. Adaptability was important for improving sexual satisfaction. Attraction and attentiveness to sex and partners remained stable over time, while the desire for intimacy increased post injury. Sexual social norms, and comparisons to the able-bodied population, provided challenges for sexual activity and partnership. Environmental concerns regarding access to sexual health resources and accessible physical spaces during intimacy were relevant. Mood disorders and general life stressors negatively impacted sexual desire, while physical activity encouraged sexual activity.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n By considering a holistic view of sexuality in males with SCI, we identified key contributors and barriers to sexual functioning for the cohort studied.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.46292\/sci23-00082","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,5,24]],"date-time":"2024-05-24T00:53:08Z","timestamp":1716511988000},"page":"37-53","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":3,"title":["Lived Experiences of Sexuality and Sexual Functioning in Males with SCI: A Mixed-Methods Study"],"prefix":"10.46292","volume":"30","author":[{"given":"Rachel","family":"Lai","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Rory","family":"McKerchar","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Max J.","family":"Western","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Centre for Motivation and Health Behaviour Change, Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdon"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ryan","family":"Flannigan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada"},{"name":"Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada"},{"name":"Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Andrei V.","family":"Krassioukov","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada"},{"name":"Department of Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada"},{"name":"GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Stacy","family":"Elliott","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada"},{"name":"Vancouver Coastal Health, B.C. 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