Chapter 13: Sexual Disorders Flashcards
What are the 3 main categories of sexual disorders distinguished by the DSM-V?
- Gender dysphoria
- Sexual dysfunctions
- Paraphilic disorders
What defines gender dysphoria?
- Feeling of “gender incongruence” and discomfort with one’s own sex
- Strong desire to be of alternative gender
What is gender dysphoria the same as?
- Cross-gender identification
- Gender identity disorder
- Transsexualism
What is gender dysphoria different from? How so?
- Homosexuality = sexual orientation
- Hermaphrodite = biological ambiguity (born w/ characteristics of both genders, but usually identify w/ one gender)
- Transvestic disorder = cross dressing for sexual thrill (usually heterosexual male)
What is the Kinsey Report (1948)?
- Kinsey did large scale surveys about Americans’ sexual practices
- Asked about how often they have sex, what they think about, fantasies, affairs, masturbation, fetishes
What is the Human Sexual Response Cycle (Masters & Johnson, 1950s)?
- Cycle of desire, arousal, orgasm, resolution (diff for males & females)
- Masters & Johnson interested in fertility during a time before birth control, hormone therapy
- Observed sexual acts like masturbation and intercourse w/ participants hooked up to machines (measured pulse, perspiration, etc.)
What are the different ways in which sexual dysfunctions can be categorized?
- Primary vs. Secondary (Lifelong vs. Acquired)
- Generalized vs. Situational
Primary vs. Secondary (Lifelong vs. Acquired) sexual dysfunction
- Primary/Lifelong = dysfunction present their whole lives
- Secondary/Acquired = normal sexual functioning preceded the dysfunction
Generalized vs. Situational dysfunction
- Generalized = dysfunction present during all sexual situations
- Situational = dysfunction tied to particular situations
What is the DSM-V duration requirement for sexual dysfunctions?
About 6 months
List the disorders involving a lack of sexual interest, excitement or arousal.
- Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
- Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder
- Erectile Disorder
What is Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder?
- Persistent or recurrent deficiency of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity
- Significant distress or interpersonal difficulty
What is Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder?
- Persistent or recurrent inability to attain or maintain adequate lubrication or genital swelling until completion of the sexual activity
- Significant distress or interpersonal difficulty
- Often tied to an orgasmic disorder
What is Erectile Disorder?
- Persistent or recurrent inability to attain or maintain an adequate erection until completion of sexual activity
- Significant distress or interpersonal difficulty
List the disorders involving impaired orgasmic response.
- Female Orgasmic Disorder
- Delayed Ejaculation
- Early Ejaculation
What is Female Orgasmic Disorder?
- Persistent or recurrent delay in or absence of orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase during sexual activity
- Significant distress or interpersonal difficulty