exam 3 Flashcards
behavior of having sex with the opposite sex
heterosexual behavior
behavior of having sex with the sane sex
homosexual behavior
sexual disorder in which the client finds it difficult to function adequately
sexual dysfunction
a chronic condition that is present during a person’s entire sexual life
lifelong sexual dysfunction
a disorder that begins after sexual activity
acquired sexual dysfunction
occurring every time the individual attempts sex
generalized sexual disorder
occurring with some partner or at certain times but not with other partners or at other times
situational sexual disorder
dysfunction in which a man feels distress from having little or no sexual interest
male hypoactive desire disorder
recurrent inability in some women to attain or maintain adequate lubrication and sexual excitement swelling responses until completion of sexual activity
female sexual interest/arousal disorder
apparent lack of interest in sexual activity or fantasy that would not be expected considering the person’s age and life situation
hypoactive sexual desire disorder
recurring inability in some men to attain or maintain adequate penile erection until completion of sexual activity
erectile disorder
disorder in which a man receives orgasm only with great difficulty
delayed ejaculation
recurring delay or absence of orgasm in some women following a normal sexual excitement phase, relative to their prior experience and current stimulation
female orgasmic disorder
ejaculation that occurs well before the man and his partner wish it to
premature ejaculation
a sexual dysfunction specific to women refers to difficulties with penetration during attempted intercourse or significant pain during intercourse
genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
the pelvic muscles in the outer third of the vagina undergo involuntary spasms when intercourse is attempted
vaginismus
usually supported by numerous questionnaires bc patients may provide more info on paper than in a verbal examination
interviews
rules out the variety of medical conditions that can contribute to sexual probs
thorough medical evaluation
directly measures the physiological aspects of sexual arousal
psychophysiological assessment
drug treatments for high blood pressure
antihypertensive medication
many people learn early that sexuality can be negative and somewhat threatening
erotophobia
sexual disorders and deviations in which sexual arousal occurs almost exclusively in the context of inappropriate objects or individuals
paraphilic disorders
Recurrent and intense sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person, as manifested by fantasies, urges, or behaviors.
frotteuristic disorder
sexually attracted to non-living objects
fetishistic disorder