Chapter 7 Flashcards
Categories of sexual problems
Sexual desire, Interest, or arousal
Orgasm
Sexual pain
Evaluating a sexual problem requirements?
Duration
Context
Sources of sexual problems
Medical and biological
Individual psychological
Relationship issues
Differing cultural expectations
SSRIs
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, drugs administered to treat depression that may cause various sexual side effects, especially inhibited or delayed arousal or orgasm
sexual problems: relationship issues causes
Loss of trust Poor communication Anger and resentment Conflicting sexual expectations Lack of respect Loss of love
Sensate focus
A sex therapy technique that requires a couple to redirect emphasis away from intercourse and focus on their capacity for mutual sensuality
Directed Masturbation
A sex therapy strategy in which the therapist advises the client on how to use masturbation activities to help overcome a sexual problem
Solving sexual problems
Sensate focus
Masturbation
Communication
Sexual problems divided into three categories.
3?
1: Problems with desire, interest, and /or arousal
2: Problems with orgasm
3: Problems involving sexual pain
Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder (MHSDD)
Category 1:
A persistently low level or lack of sexual fantasies or desire for sexual activity
Cognitive behaviors therapy
A therapeutic approach designed to gradually eliminate specific thoughts and associated behaviors that may be contributing to sexual problems
erectile disorder (ED)
Recurring or persistent difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection
Spectatoring
Mentally observing and judging oneself during sexual activities with a partner, may cause sexual problems
Nocturnal penile tumescene
Erection of the penis while a man is asleep
Female sexual interest/ arousal disorder
A woman’s frequent or persistent inability to attain or maintain sexual arousal
Delayed ejaculation
Unwanted delay in reaching orgasm or absence of organs regardless of amount of stimulation
Premature ejaculation (PE)
A man’s tendency to have an orgasm suddenly with little penile stimulation, typically within one minute of penetration
Rapid or early ejaculation
Start-stop method
A technique used in the treatment of premature ejaculation involving intermittent increases and decreases in arousal
Female orgasmic disorder
A sexual problem in which a woman rarely or never reaches orgasm or orgasms are delayed
Inhibited female orgasm or a anorgasmia
Genito-pelvic pain/ penetration disorder (GPPPD)
Intercourse related pain that interferes physically or emotionally with sexual activity and/or enjoyment
