Chapter 15 - Sexual Dysfunctions

Question 1

Sexual Dysfunctions

Answer 1

Persistent or recurrent difficulties in becoming sexually aroused or reaching orgasm.

Question 2

Sexual Desire Disorders

Answer 2

Sexual dysfunctions in which people have persistent or recurrent lack of sexual desire or aversion to sexual contact.

Question 3

Sexual Arousal Disorders

Answer 3

Sexual dysfunctions in which people persistently or recurrently tail to become adequately sexually arounds to engage in or sustain sexual intercourse.

Question 4

Orgasmic Disorders

Answer 4

Sexual dysfunctions in which people persistently or recurrently have difficulty reaching orgasm or reach orgasm more rapidly then they would like, despite attaining a level of sexual stimulation of sufficient intensity to normally result in orgasm.

Question 5

Sexual Pain Disorders

Answer 5

Sexual dysfunctions in which people persistently or recurrently experience pain during coitus.

Question 6

Dyspareunia

Answer 6

A sexual dysfunction characterized by persistent or recurrent pain during sexual intercourse.

Question 7

Vaginimus

Answer 7

A sexual dysfunction characterized by involuntary contraction of the muscles surrounding the vaginal barrel, preventing penile penetration or rendering penetration painful.

Question 8

Vasocongestion

Answer 8

Engorgement of blood vessels with blood, which swells the genitals and breasts during sexual arousal.

Question 9

Erectile Disorder

Answer 9

Persistent difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient to allow the man to engage in or complete sexual intercourse. Also termed erectile dysfunction.

Question 10

Anorgasmic

Answer 10

Never having reached orgasm.

Question 11

Spectator Role

Answer 11

A role, usually taken on by performance anxiety in which people observe rather than fully participate in their sexual encounters.

Question 12

Early Ejaculation

Answer 12

A sexual dysfunction in which ejaculation occurs with minimal sexual stimulation and before the partner desires it.

Question 13

Vulvodynia

Answer 13

A gynecological condition characterized by vulva pain, burning sensations, irritation, and soreness.

Question 14

Biopsychosocial Model

Answer 14

An approach to explaining dysfunctions that refers to the interactions of biological, psychological, and social/cultural factors.

Question 15

Hypogonadism

Answer 15

An endocrine disorder that reduces the output of testosterone.

Question 16

Atherosclerosis

Answer 16

Hardening and narrowing of the arteries; a condition caused by the buildup of a hard substance known as plaque on the inside walls of the arteries.

Question 17

Tumescence

Answer 17

Swelling; erection.

Question 18

Performance Anxiety

Answer 18

Anxiety concerning one’s ability to perform behaviors, especially behaviors that may be evaluated by other people.

Question 19

Sex Therapy

Answer 19

A collective term for short-term behavioral models for treatment of sexual dysfunctions.

Question 20

Sensate Focus Exercises

Answer 20

Exercises in which sex partners take turns giving and receiving pleasurable stimulation in nonessential areas of the body.

Question 21

Squeeze Technique

Answer 21

A method for treating early ejaculation whereby the tup of the penis is squeezed temporarily to prevent ejaculation.