Chapter 16 - Sexual Dysfunctions Flashcards
What are sexual dysfunctions?
Group of disorders that are characterized by clinically significant disturbance in a person’s ability to respond sexually or experience sexual pleasure.
List 4 main categories sexual problems fall into.
- Intrapsychic + psychological
- Interpersonal + relational
- Cultural + psychosocial
- Organic
What are Intrapsychic factors? (3 points)
- Related to how we feel about ourselves (anxiety + depression + self-esteem)
- Importance of early childhood observation based on early family interactions (how sexuality + affection is communicated)
- Trust + Shame + Performance anxiety
What are Interpersonal + Relational factors? (4 points)
- Conflict resolution is essential for communicating
- If anger cannot be expressed safely + effectively –> it will suppress passion + contribute to sexual problems
- Feelings of jealousy + distrust
- Fear of being disappointed + hurt again after a betrayal
What are Cultural + Psychosocial factors? (4 points)
Society’s sexual values taught through:
- Religious teachings (homosexuality + arranged marriage)
- Family teachings (sex is dirty + forbidden/ taboo subject)
- School based education (sex education conveys reproductive biology + how to avoid STD’s –> no discussion of sexual feelings + desire + pleasure)
- Media images (myths)
What are Organic factors? (3 points)
- Cardiovascular disease + its treatments can affect sexual arousal/response (blood flow to genitals)
- Damage to CNS can affect sexual functioning + response (spinal cord injuries)
- Hormones can influence levels of desire
Name a sexual dysfunction disorder related to sexual desire in Men.
Name a sexual dysfunction disorder related to sexual arousal in Men.
Name a sexual dysfunction disorder related to orgasm in Men. (2)
- Hypoactive sexual desire disorder
- Erectile disorder
- Premature ejaculation –> within 60 secs of penetration
- Delayed ejaculation
Name a sexual dysfunction disorder related to sexual desire + sexual arousal in Women.
Name a sexual dysfunction disorder related to orgasm in Women.
Name a sexual dysfunction disorder related to genital pain in Women.
- Sexual interest/arousal disorder
- Orgasmic disorder
- Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
What is the difference between primary and secondary sexual problem?
- Primary –> lifelong (always existed)
- Secondary –> acquired (after a period of normal sexual functioning)
What is the difference between a situation and a generalizable sexual problem?
- Situational –> occurs only during certain sexual activities/partners
- Generalizable –> occurs in every sexual situation (activity + partner)
Name 3 factors that affect sexual desire/arousal disorders.
- Intrapsychic (fear, attitude, expectations)
- Interpersonal/relationship (communication)
- Organic factors (feeling aroused but not lubricated)
Name 2 factors that affect erectile disorder.
- Organic (disease + old age)
- Psychological (stress)
Name 2 factors that affect premature ejaculation.
- Organic: Hyperexcitability, over-sensibility, medications, genetics
- Psychological: Stress, anxiety, unresolved conflict, guilt , shame
Name 2 factors that affect delayed ejaculation.
- Organic: anti-depressants, alcohol, anti-psychotic drugs
- Psychological: anxiety, depression, low sexual satisfaction/arousal
Name 3 factors that affect female orgasmic disorder.
- Intrapsychic –> lack of knowledge about her body + sexuality / lack of permission to engage in sexual self-discovery
- Cultural + psychosocial –> media falsely portrays female response as coming easily from penetration
- Organic: anti-psychotic disorders
