Chapter 11: Sexual Disorders Flashcards
A disorder marked by a persistent inability to function normally in some area of the human sexual response cycle
SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
What is the DESIRE PHASE
The phase of the sexual response cycle consisting of an urge to have sex, sexual fantasies and sexual attraction to others
A disorder marked by a lack of interest in sex and hence a low level of sexual activity
HYPOACTIVE SEXUAL DESIRE DISORDER
A disorder characterized by an aversion to and avoidance of genital sexual interplay
SEXUAL AVERSION DISORDER
Two sexual dysfunctions that affect the desire phase
hypoactive sexual desire disorder
sexual aversion disorder
The phase of sexual response cycle marked by changes in the pelvic region, general physical arousal and increases in heart rate, muscle tension, blood pressure and rate of breathing
excitement phase
A female dysfunction marked by a persistent inability to attain sexual excitement, including adequate lubrication ore genital swelling, during sexual activity.
FEMALE SEXUAL AROUSAL DISORDER
What is PERFORMANCE ANXIETY?
The fear of performing inadequately and a related tension experienced during sex.
Define EXHIBITIONISM
A paraphilia in which persons have repeated sexually arousing urges or fantasies about exposing their genitals to another person and may act upon those urges
Define VOYEURISM
A paraphilia in which a person has repeated and intense sexual desires to observe unsuspecting people in secret as they undress or to spy on couples having intercourse and may act open these desires
Define FROTTEURISM
A paraphilia consisting of repeated and intense sexual urges , fantasies or behaviors that involve touching and rubbing against a non consenting person
strong and persistent cross-gender identification
GENDER DYSPHORIA
