Chpater 10 Flashcards
Define sexual desires disorders
Little or no interest in sex
What are the gender specific disorders for sexual desire disorder?
Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Female sexual interest/ arousal disorder
What is the main sexual arousal disorder for men
erectile dysfunction
What is the main sexual arousal disorder for women?
Female sexual interest/arousal disorder
Define orgasm disorder
An inability to orgasm despite sexual desire and arousal
Define:
- delayed ejaculation
- retarded ejaculation
- retrograde ejaculation
- delayed
- inability to ejaculate
- semen actually goes backward up the urethra, caused by medications
What are two sexual pain disorders?
gentio-pelvic pain/ penetration disorder
vaginismus
Define gentio-pelvic pain/ penetration disorder
difficulties with penetration occuring, or pain during intercourse
Define vaginismus
outer third of vaginal muscles go into spasm when penetration attempted
What are the three major aspects in assessing sexual dysfunction?
- Interviews
- Thorough medical evaluation
- psychophysiological assessment
What are five biological contributions that can affect sexual dysfunction
Chronic illness
prescription and illegal drugs
alcohol and nicotene
What is a major psychological contribution for women in sexual dysfunction?
negative thoughts about appearance, leading to dysfunction
What is a major psychological contribution for men in sexual dysfunction?
Performance based
Define erotophobia
negative beliefs about sex that may be caused by familial context
What is an intersection between psychological and social factors that can impact sexual dysfunction?
socially transmitted negative attitudes about sex can cause physical disorders
