7. Sexual dysfunction (lecture) Flashcards
what is normal times to have sex for married couples?
a wide range of values
as long as both partners are in mutual agreement, then there is not a problem
what is hypoactive?
little or no interest in sex (for age, etc.)
what is aversion?
revulsion or fear of one or all aspects of sex
what is aversion often a result of?
abuse or assault
what is hyperactive?
wanting sex all the time
what is the most common sexual dysfunction?
desire - increasing incidence
what is nymphomaniac?
a woman who has abnormally excessive and uncontrollable sexual desire
what causes Kluver Bucci syndrome?
bilateral medial temporal lobe lesions
what are the symptoms of Kluver Bucci syndrome?
hyperphagia hypersexuality hyperorality visual agnosia docility
what is hyperphagia?
excessive eating
what is hyperorality?
insertion of inappropriate objects in the mouth
what is hypersexuality?
extremely frequent or suddenly increased sexual urges or sexual activity
what is visual agnosia?
a condition in which a person can see but cannot recognize or interpret visual information, due to a disorder in the parietal lobes
what is docility?
easily managed or handled
what is arousal as a sexual dysfunction for females?
persistent, recurrent inability to attain or maintain lubrication-swelling response = lack of lubrication
