sexual dysfunctions

Question 1

4 categories for sexual dysfunction

Answer 1

• sexual desire disorders
• sexual arousal disorders
• orgasmic disorder
• sexual pain disorder

Question 2

levels of dysfunction

Answer 2

• lifelong (primary dysfunction)
• acquired (secondary dysfunction)
• generalized or specific

Question 3

sexual desire disorders

Answer 3

• lack of sexual desire/interest/drive or aversion to sexual contact

Question 4

sexual arousal disorders

Answer 4

• m = erection
• w = sufficient lubrication

Question 5

orgasmic disorder

Answer 5

• not achieving orgasm or too soon
• w = not able to reach it
• m = premature ejaculation

Question 6

men v. women in sex

Answer 6

• women = areas of painful sex, lack of pleasure, inability to reach orgasm, lack of interest in sex
• men = reaching climax too soon, anxious about performance

Question 7

sexual aversion

Answer 7

• extreme anxiety or disgust in sexual contexts
• avoidance of all or nearly all sexual situations
• associated distress for each symptom

Question 8

factors of sexual aversion

Answer 8

• increased performance anxiety
• increased psyo distress
• lower sexual satisfaction
• discomfort with sex related info

Question 9

hypogonadism

Answer 9

• fatigue and lowered testerone
• dampen desire and reduce responsiveness
• erectile disorder/female orgasmic disorder and inadequate lubrication
• often isolated incidents

Question 10

various medical conditions that affect orgasmic function

Answer 10

• diabetes mellitus
• multiple sclerosis
• spinal cord injuries
• complications from certian surgical prodecures
• endocrinological problems
• use of some pharmacological agents to treat hypertension and psychiatric disorders

Question 11

erectile disorders

Answer 11

• lack of blood flow
• damage to nerves
• lack of nitric oxide

Question 12

women and organic sources of sexual dysfunctions

Answer 12

• vascular or nerve disorder

Question 13

vascular or nerve disorders

Answer 13

• impairs genital blood flow
• reduces lubrication
• reduces sexual excitement
• painful intercourse
• orgasm issues
• more likely with aging

Question 14

Which of the following is True?
a. Women report more problems with climaxing early
compared to men.
b. Women report more problems with performance
anxiety compared to men.
c. Women report more problems with painful sex
compared to men.
d. None—none are true.

Answer 14

• c
• women report more problems with painful sex compared to men