Chapter 7

Question 1

Categories of sexual problems

Answer 1

Sexual desire, Interest, or arousal

Orgasm

Sexual pain

Question 2

Evaluating a sexual problem requirements?

Answer 2

Duration

Context

Question 3

Sources of sexual problems

Answer 3

Medical and biological
Individual psychological
Relationship issues
Differing cultural expectations

Question 4

SSRIs

Answer 4

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, drugs administered to treat depression that may cause various sexual side effects, especially inhibited or delayed arousal or orgasm

Question 5

sexual problems: relationship issues causes

Answer 5

Loss of trust 
Poor communication 
Anger and resentment 
Conflicting sexual expectations 
Lack of respect 
Loss of love

Question 6

Sensate focus

Answer 6

A sex therapy technique that requires a couple to redirect emphasis away from intercourse and focus on their capacity for mutual sensuality

Question 7

Directed Masturbation

Answer 7

A sex therapy strategy in which the therapist advises the client on how to use masturbation activities to help overcome a sexual problem

Question 8

Solving sexual problems

Answer 8

Sensate focus
Masturbation
Communication

Question 9

Sexual problems divided into three categories.

3?

Answer 9

1: Problems with desire, interest, and /or arousal
2: Problems with orgasm
3: Problems involving sexual pain

Question 10

Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder (MHSDD)

Category 1:

Answer 10

A persistently low level or lack of sexual fantasies or desire for sexual activity

Question 11

Cognitive behaviors therapy

Answer 11

A therapeutic approach designed to gradually eliminate specific thoughts and associated behaviors that may be contributing to sexual problems

Question 12

erectile disorder (ED)

Answer 12

Recurring or persistent difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection

Question 13

Spectatoring

Answer 13

Mentally observing and judging oneself during sexual activities with a partner, may cause sexual problems

Question 14

Nocturnal penile tumescene

Answer 14

Erection of the penis while a man is asleep

Question 15

Female sexual interest/ arousal disorder

Answer 15

A woman’s frequent or persistent inability to attain or maintain sexual arousal

Question 16

Delayed ejaculation

Answer 16

Unwanted delay in reaching orgasm or absence of organs regardless of amount of stimulation

Question 17

Premature ejaculation (PE)

Answer 17

A man’s tendency to have an orgasm suddenly with little penile stimulation, typically within one minute of penetration

Rapid or early ejaculation

Question 18

Start-stop method

Answer 18

A technique used in the treatment of premature ejaculation involving intermittent increases and decreases in arousal

Question 19

Female orgasmic disorder

Answer 19

A sexual problem in which a woman rarely or never reaches orgasm or orgasms are delayed

Inhibited female orgasm or a anorgasmia

Question 20

Genito-pelvic pain/ penetration disorder (GPPPD)

Answer 20

Intercourse related pain that interferes physically or emotionally with sexual activity and/or enjoyment