Viagra is one of several popular medications used to treat erection problems.New research shows an increasing number of women are becoming primary breadwinners and it’s causing intimacy problems with couples.
More women bring home the bacon
Four in 10 American households with children under age 18 now include a mother who is either the sole or primary earner for her family, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of Census and polling data released Wednesday. This share, the highest on record, has quadrupled since 1960.
As women bring in more money, family dynamics are also shifting. Providing for a family is often seen as a man’s role. In some cases, men in these relationships can develop erection difficulties and turn to medications like Viagra pills for treatment.
Intimidating female breadwinners
A report, highlighted in the Huffington Post, shows men with high-achieving wives are twice as likely to take Viagra pills if their wife makes $15,000 a year more than they do. However, the problem still exists even if women make just a few hundred dollars more than their man.
“Even small differences in relative income are associated with large changes in erection health medication usage when they shift the marriage from a male to a female breadwinner,” researchers said.
The increased likelihood of erection problems could be linked to stress and pride, according to the study.
Men with high-achieving wives often feel stress, research shows.“Male sexual desire is linked to cultural and social factors such as patriarchy, money and social networks, potentially causing men to suffer reduced sexual desire or dysfunction when perceiving their traditional provider role to be usurped,” researchers stated.
“Anger and frustration can lead to serious sexual problems such as loss of erection issues.”
The study showcases a shift in social structure that men have grown accustomed to for decades. Researchers predict sexual problems for men will increase as this dynamic continues.
