Chapter 9 Vocabulary Flashcards
What is vasocongestion?
Increased blood flow to and swelling of localized tissues and organs.
What is the refractory period?
Period following orgasm in males during which further sexual arousal and orgasm are not possible.
What is performance anxiety?
Fear of not being able to perform sexually, which in turn hinders sexual performance and may be central to the development of sexual dysfunctions.
What is sensate focus?
Therapeutic sexual exercises practiced by a couple that begin with nondemand pleasuring.
What is the squeeze technique?
Method for treating premature ejaculation in which the penis is squeezed below the head just before ejaculation to stop the ejaculatory process.
What is a Kegel exercise?
Exercise to tense and release vaginal muscles.
What is paraphilia?
Intense interest in or preference for nonnormative erotic activities or targets of sexual arousal.
What is plethysmographic assessment?
Objective assessment of sexual arousal by measurement of genital blood flow.
What is masochism?
Preference for obtaining sexual gratification by experiencing pain inflicted on oneself.
What is asphyxiophilia?
Intentional deprivation of oxygen to increase intensity of sexual arousal or orgasm.
What is sadism?
Preference for obtaining sexual gratification by inflicting pain on one’s partner.
What is transsexualism?
Condition in which sexual identity is contrary to biological gender.
What is congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
Condition in which fetal exposure to androgens results in masculinization of the genitals of a genetic female.
What is androgen insensitivity syndrome?
Condition in which a genetically male fetus is insensitive to the effects of androgen and develops genitalia resembling those of a female.
