Chapter 16 - Sexual Dysfunction - Definitions Flashcards
Anorgasmia
Persistent inability to have an orgasm.
Aphrodisiac
A substance alleged to induce sexual desire.
Bibliotherapy
The use of readings and written assignments in psychotherapy.
Iatrogenic
Originating from medical, pharmacological, or surgical treatment.
Intra-vaginal ejaculatory latency (IELT)
The duration from the moment of vaginal penetration until a man ejaculates in the vagina.
Non-demand genital pleasuring
An element of Masters and Johnson’s sensate focus exercises in which the couple focusses on stimulating each other’s genitals without engaging in intercourse.
Performance anxiety
Worries about one’s ability to “perform” sexually (e.g., getting and keeping erections, having an orgasm at the “right” time) that can interfere with experiencing pleasure during sex or even while thinking about having sex.
Peripheral neuropathy
Damage to the nerves outside of the brain or spinal cord, which can cause pain, weakness, or numbness.
Phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors (PDE-5 inhibitors)
Erectogenic drugs that work by helping to dilate the arteries of the penis.
Psychogenic
Stemming from psychological causes.
Psychopathology
Mental illness.
Sensate focus exercises
Sex therapy exercises developed by Masters and Johnson that involve couples focussing on the sensation of touching and being touched by each other.
Spectatoring
Monitoring one’s own sexual performance (as if one were watching from the bleachers) rather than simply enjoying giving and receiving sexual pleasure.
