Class 9 Flashcards
the sexual response cycle
- Desire phase
- Excitement phase: engorgement of penis/ clitoris
- Orgasm phase
- Resolution phase: time before next orgasm
Interest/arousal disorder in women criteria
Diminished, absent or reduced frequency of at least 3 of the following for 6 mo or more:
Interest in sexual activity
Sexual/ erotic thoughts or fantasies
Initiation of sexual activity and responsiveness to partner’s attempts to initiate
Sexual excitement/ pleasure during 75% sexual encounters
Sexual interest/ arousal elicited by any internal ou external erotic cues
Genital or nongential sensations during 75% of sexual encounters
Marked distress/ interpersonal problems
Not a GMC, substance or another psychological disorder
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Sexual fantasies or desires are deficient or absent, as judged by clinician.
Marked distress/ interpersonal problems
Not a GMC, substance or another psychological disorder
Male erectile disorder
On at least 75% of sexual occasions:
Inability to attain an erection or
Inability to maintaine an erection for completion of sexual activity or
Marked decrease in erectile rigidity that interferes with penetration/ pleasures
Not a GMC, substance or another psychological disorder
Female orgasmic disorder
absence of orgasm after sexual excitement
2 types of ejaculation disorder
Delayed ejaculation disorder, premature ejaculation disorder
Genitopelvic pain/ penetration disorder
R/o medical causes (ex: infection), lack of lubrication or menopausal problems
Most womena achieve orgasm and arousal
10-30% prevalance
Genitopelvic pain/ penetration disorder criteria
Persistant or recurrrent diff with at least one of the following:
Inability to have vaginal intercourse/ penetration
Marked vulvar, vaginal or perlvic pain during vaginal penetration or intercourse attempts
Marked fear or anxiety about penetration
Marked tensing of the pelvic floor muscles during attempted vaginal penetration
Marked distress/ interpersonal problems
Not a GMC, substance or another psychological disorder
Successful sexual functioning psychological factors
good emo health, attraction towards partner, positive attitude toward partner, positive sexual attitude
Successful sexual functioning physical factors
good physical health, appropriate exercise, good nutrtion
Successful sexual functioning social and sexual history factors
positive sexual experiences in the past, good relationship with partner, sexual knowledge and skills
Poor sexual functioning psychological factors
Dep/ anx, focus on performance, too much routine, poor self-esteem, uncomfortable environment for sex, , rigid narrow attitude towards sex, negative thoughts about sex
Poor sexual functioning physical factors
Smoking, drinking, db, cardiovascular problems, neurological disease, low physiological arousal, SSRI, antihta drugs
Poor sexual functioning social and sexual history factors
Rape or sexual abuse, relationship problems such as anger and poor communication, long periods of abstinence, hist of hurried sex
Trx of sexual dysfunction
Anx reduction, directed masturbation, procedures to change thoughts and attitudes: sensory awareness procedures, rational-emotive therapy, sexual skills and communication training, couples therapy, squeeze technique for early ejaculation, PDE-5 inhibotirs for erectile dysfunction
Paraphilia
Recurrent sexual attraction to unusual objects or sexual activities
For at least 6 mo
Should only be diagnosed when they cause markes distress or are done with nonconsenting persons