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LESSON 7 Part 2 Flashcards

1
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romantic attraction,
sexual attraction, or sexual behavior
between members of the same sex or
gender

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Homosexual

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  • Lesbian
  • Gay
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Homosexual

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romantic attraction, sexual attraction, or sexual behavior between opposite sex

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Heterosexual

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sexually attracted not exclusively to people of one particular gender: both men and women

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Bisexual

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Lack of sexual attraction to others, or low or absent interest in or desire for sexual activity

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Asexual

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A dysfunctional preoccupation with sexual fantasy, often in combination with the obsessive pursuit of casual or non-intimate sex;

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Hypersexual

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romantic intensity and objectified partner sex for a period of at least six months

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Hypersexual

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  • William Masters and Virginia Johnson
  • Physiological response of the body
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Human Sexual Response Cycle (HSRC)

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  • Muscle tension increases
  • Heart rate quickens and breathing is accelerated
  • Skin may become flushed
  • Nipples become hardened or erect
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HSRC PHASE 1: EXCITEMENT

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  • Blood flow to the genitals increases (swelling of clitoris and labia minora, and erection of man’s penis)
  • Vaginal lubrication begins
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HSRC PHASE 1: EXCITEMENT

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  • The woman’s breasts become fuller and the vaginal walls begin to swell
  • The man’s testicles swell, his scrotum tightens, and he begins secreting a lubricating liquid
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HSRC PHASE 1: EXCITEMENT

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  • The changes begun in phase 1 are intensified
  • The vagina continues to swell from increased blood flow, and the vaginal walls turn a dark purple
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HSRC PHASE 2: PLATEAU

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  • The woman’s clitoris becomes highly sensitive
    and retracts under the clitoral hood to avoid
    direct stimulation from the penis
  • The man’s testicles are withdrawn up into the
    scrotum
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HSRC PHASE 2: PLATEAU

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  • Breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
    continue to increase
  • Muscle spasms may begin in the feet, face,
    and hands
  • Muscle tension increases
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HSRC PHASE 2: PLATEAU

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  • Involuntary muscle contractions begin
  • Blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing are
    at their highest rates, with a rapid intake of
    oxygen
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HSRC PHASE 3: ORGASM

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  • Muscles in the feet spasm
  • There is a sudden, forceful release of sexual
    tension
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HSRC PHASE 3: ORGASM

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  • In women, the muscles of the vagina contract. The uterus also undergoes rhythmic
    contractions
  • In men, rhythmic contractions of the muscle at the base of the penis result in the ejaculation of semen
  • Sex flush may appear over the entire body
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HSRC PHASE 3: ORGASM

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  • Drop in blood pressure and the body slows down from its non-excited state
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HSRC PHASE 4: RESOLUTION

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For men, the penis decreases from its erect
state to its flaccid state and will undergo a refractory period

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HSRC PHASE 4: RESOLUTION

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recovery phase after
orgasm during which it is physiologically impossible for a man to have additional orgasms

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refractory period

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  • For women, they have the ability to orgasm again very quickly, as long as they have effective stimulation (multiple orgasm)
  • Some women’s clitoris are very sensitive, so
    additional stimulation might be painful
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HSRC PHASE 4: RESOLUTION

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Created by David Reed which includes four stages.

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Erotic Stimulus Pathway Theory

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What are the four stages of Erotic Stimulus Pathway Theory?

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  • Seduction
  • Sensation
  • Surrender
  • Reflection
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  • A very strong feeling of attraction towards someone who you are
    romantically or sexually attracted to
  • An addictive craving to be with the other person
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LOVE

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  • A willingness to prioritize another’s
    well-being or happiness above your own
  • A choice to commit to helping, respecting, and caring for another, such as in marriage
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LOVE

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The action or power of evoking interest, pleasure, or liking for someone or something

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ATTRACTION

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  • People are often drawn to others who are physically appealing
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Physical attractiveness

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This suggests that individuals are more likely to form and maintain relationships with others who are similar in physical attractiveness

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Matching hypothesis

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  • Frequent interaction due to being nearby (e.g., living in the same neighborhood, classmates, working in the same office) fosters familiarity and potential bonding
  • Physical closeness increases the likelihood of forming relationships
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Proximity

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Repeated exposure to someone or something increases liking for it

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Exposure effect

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People are generally attracted to those who share similar values, interests, and beliefs

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Similarity

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People tend to like those who express liking for them

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Reciprocity

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What are the three phases of romantic love?

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  1. Lust Phase
  2. Attraction
  3. Attachment Phase
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Craving for sexual satisfaction

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Lust Phase

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One may experience a feeling of euphoria or exhilaration and a craving for union the other human that they desire

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Attraction

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Brings a feeling of calmness, security, a desire to protect, one another, emotional union and comfort

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Attachment Phase

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Hormones involved: Testosterone and Estrogen

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Lust Phase

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Hormones involved: High dopamine and norepinephrine, low serotonin

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Attraction

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39
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Hormones involved: Oxytocin, Vasopressin

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Attachment phase

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Feel-good neurotransmitter

41
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Most commonly associated with the
brain’s pleasure and reward system

42
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Motivation, addiction, attention, and desire

43
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A hormone and a neurotransmitter that increases heart rate and blood pressure

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Norepinephrine (NE)

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A neurotransmitter that is believed to help regulate mood and social behavior, appetite and digestion, sleep, memory, and sexual desire and function

45
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  • Love drug
  • A naturally occurring amphetamine
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Phenylethalamine (PEA)

46
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drug which increases people’s energy

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amphetamine

47
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Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, which plays a role in
social bonding, sexual reproduction, childbirth and period after childbirth

48
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Cuddle hormone or Love hormone

49
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Plays a major role in defensive behaviors such as make guarding

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Vasopressin

50
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When someone received a reward (free ride, favors), a positive feeling
may be experienced

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Behavioral Reinforcement Theory

51
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The body experienced a
physiological change first then people assign an emotion to that physical sensation

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Physiological Arousal Theory

52
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What are John Lee’s love styles?

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  1. Eros
  2. Ludus
  3. Storge
  4. Pragma
  5. Mania
  6. Agape
53
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Also known as “love at first sight”. It is based on
“chemistry” and a strong
physical and/or emotional attraction

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Used by those who see love as a game and want to “win” as many partners as possible

55
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Focus having fun in the moment and therefore relationships of this sort tend to be very short

56
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This style of love grows slowly out of friendship and is based mone on
similar interests and a commitment to one another rather than on
passion

57
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This love style is very practical and realistic

58
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People who prefer this style approach their relationship in a “business-like” fashion and look for partners with whom they can share common goals

59
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This style usually flows out of low self esteem and a need to be loved
by one’s partner

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Lovers of this sort usually become very possessive and jealous

61
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This style of love, the individual is willing to sacrifice anything for their partner

62
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It is based on an unbreakable commitment and an unconditional love, selfless love

63
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Used to refer to a condition passed
from one person to another through
sexual contact

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

64
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human immunodeficiency
viruses harms your immune system by destroying the white blood cells that fight infection

65
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acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by HIV. When HIV is left untreated, the weakened immune system is less able to fight off infections, leading to ______

66
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Common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)

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Genital Herpes

67
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It produces herpetic scores, which are painful blisters that can break and open and ooze fluid

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Genital Herpes

68
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Caused by the human papillomavirus (HFV)

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Genital Warts

69
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Are contagious, fleshy, growths in the genitals or anal area

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Genital Warts

70
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Thrives in moist mucus membranes (linings of the mouth, throat, vagina,
urethra)

71
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discharge in penis and
burning sensation during urination

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Gonorrhea in males

72
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irritating vaginal discharge

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Gonorrhea in females

73
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A bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact. Looks like rashes.

74
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The disease starts as a painless sore —typically on your genitals, rectum, or mouth. Could be fatal.

75
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Most commonly spread through vaginal, oral, and anal sex

76
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Pain or burning sensation while feeling pain during sex, lower belly pain, abnormal vaginal dischrage, milky discharge from the penis,
bleeding or discharge around the anus

77
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What are the artificial methods of contraception?

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  1. Condoms
  2. The shot
  3. The implant
  4. The intrauterine device
  5. The pills
  6. Emergency contraception
78
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What are the natural methods of contraception?

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  1. Pull-out method
  2. Calendar method
79
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A small, thin pouch made of latex, plastic, or lambskin that covers the
man’s penis during sex

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Condoms (82%)

80
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A birth control injection you get from a nurse or doctor every three
months

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The shot (>99%)

81
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A tiny, thin rod about the size of a matchstick that releases hormones into your body to prevent you from getting pregnant

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The implant (>99%)

82
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A tiny device made of flexible plastic that’s inserted in your uterus

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The intrauterine device (>15%)

83
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A kind of medicine with hormones that you take every day to prevent
pregnancy

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Pills (77%)

84
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  • Must be taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex
  • Also known as morning-after pill
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Emergency Contraception (89%)

85
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When a man pulls his penis out of vagina before ejaculation

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Pull-out method (75-80%)

86
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When you chart your cycle on a calendar and track your ovulation

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Calendar method (75-80%)

87
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additional: Not engaging in sexual activities

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Abstinence

88
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A pattern occurring during any phase of the sexual response cycle
that prevents the individuals or couple from experiencing
satisfaction from the sexual activity

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Sexual Dysfunction

89
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  • Impaired ejaculation
  • This condition occurs when it takes a prolonged period of sexual stimulation for a man to ejaculate. In some cases,
    ejaculation can’t be achieved at all
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Delayed Ejaculation

90
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The recurrent inability to achieve an erection, the inability to maintain an
adequate erection, and/or a noticeable
decrease in erectile rigidity during partnered sexual activity

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Erectile Disorder

91
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The difficulty or inability for a woman to reach orgasm during sexual
stimulation

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Female Orgasmic Disorder

92
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Persistent inability to attain sexual arousal or to maintain arousal until the completion of a sexual activity

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Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

93
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Persistent or recurrently deficient sexual or erotic thoughts, fantasies, and desire for sexual activity

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Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

94
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Persistent or recurrent pattern of ejaculation occurring during partnered sexual activity within about one minute following vaginal
penetration and before the individual wishes it

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Premature Ejaculation

95
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Recurrent, intense, sexually arousing
fantasies, urges, or behaviors that are distressing or disabling and that involved inanimate objects, children, or nonconsenting adults, or
suffering or humiliation of oneself or the partner with the potential to cause harm

A

Paraphilic Disorders

96
Q

Achievement of sexual arousal by observing people who are naked,
disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity

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Voyeuristic Disorder

97
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A condition marked by the urge, fantasy, or act of exposing one’s genitals to non-consenting people, particularly strangers

A

Exhibitionistic Disorder

98
Q

The act of touching or rubbing one’s genitals up against another person in
a sexual manner without their consent, in order to derive sexual pleasure or reach orgasm

A

Frotteuristic Disorder

99
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The condition of experiencing sexual
arousal in response to the extreme pain, suffering, or humiliation of others

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Sexual Sadism Disorder

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