Chapter 17: Sexual disorders and sex therapy

Question 1

lifelong sexual disorder

Answer 1

one that has been present ever since the person became sexual

Question 2

acquired sdxual disorder

Answer 2

dysfunction that develops after a period of normal functioning

Question 3

discrepancy of sexual desire

Answer 3

the difference between one’s desired frequency of sexual intercourse and the actual frequency of sexual intercourse within a relationship.

Question 4

female sexual arousal disorder

Answer 4

lack of response to sexual stimulation, including a lack of lubrication

Question 5

male orgasmic disorder

Answer 5

delayed ejaculation, can’t come

Question 6

situational orgasmic disorder

Answer 6

where a woman can have an orgasm when she masturbates but not when she has sex

Question 7

dyspareunia

Answer 7

painful intercourse

Question 8

genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

Answer 8

dyspareunia and vaginismus

Question 9

vaginismus

Answer 9

a spastic contraction of the outer third of the vagina. in some cases it is so severe that the entrance of the vagina is closed and the woman can’t have intercourse

Question 10

physiologivcal factors of premature ejaculation and erectile disorders

Answer 10

multiple scleriosis, for erectile disorder, lower part of the spine and anything with the heart and circulatory system.

Question 11

physiological causes of painful intercourse and vaginismus

Answer 11

1. disorder of the vaginal entrance
2. disorders of the vagina
3. for men, infections, allergic reacties, prostate problems

Question 12

effect of opiates or narcotics on sexual desire

Answer 12

have strong suppression effects and response because of decreased testosterone

Question 13

effect of tranquilizers and antidepressants on sexual responding

Answer 13

works well, becuase theres an improvement of the person;s mental state. But problems with both arousal and delayed orgasm in as well men and women

Question 14

spectatoring

Answer 14

acting as an observer or judge of one’s own sexual performance. for women its appearance, for men its performance

Question 15

behavior therapy

Answer 15

assumes that the problems are a result of prior learning and that they are kept by ongoing reinforcementd and punishments. therefore they can be changed through new conditioning.

Question 16

sensate focus excersise

Answer 16

based on the notion that touching and being touched are important forms of sexual expression and that touching is also an important form of communication.

Question 17

five part model in treating men with erectile disorder

Answer 17

1. sexual and performance anxiety reduction through the sensate focus excersises
2. education and cognitive intervention
3. script assessment and modification; break out of restricted sexual script
4. conflict resolution and relationship enhancement
5. relapse prevention training

Question 18

the stop-start technique

Answer 18

woman uses her hand to stimulate the man to erection. then she stops and so on.

Question 19

kegel exercise

Answer 19

therapy for women with orgasmic disorder, in which the woman excerises the muscles surrounding the vagina; pubococcygeal or pc muscle exercises

Question 20

bibliotherapy

Answer 20

simple use of a self help book to treat a disorder. Effective for female orgamis disorder or for couples

Question 21

hypogonadism

Answer 21

low levels of testosterone

Question 22

cialis

Answer 22

longer working successor of viagra (24-36) hours

Question 23

levitra (vardenafil) and Zydena (udenafil)

Answer 23

other drugs that work like viagra but with a different formula

Question 24

sildenafil

Answer 24

for low sexual excitation

Question 25

buspirone

Answer 25

for high sexual inhibiitons

Question 26

intracavernosal injection

Answer 26

injecting a drug into the corpora cavernosa of the penis, is for producing an erection

Question 27

suction devices

Answer 27

a tube i splaced over the penis, when erect place a rubber ring around the base of the penis to maintain engorgement with blood. often used for diabetics

Question 28

surgical therapy: the inflatable penis (penile prothesis)

Answer 28

a sac or bladder of water is implanted in the lower abdomen, connected to two inflatable tubes running the lengt of the corpora cavernosa, with a pump in the scortum. .

Question 29

erotophobia

Answer 29

learned negative sexual attitudes towards sexuality, traditional religious beliefs, poor interpersonal relationship and communication