Sexual disorders

Question 1

What are the stages of the sexual response cycle?

Answer 1

Desire, excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution

Question 2

How does sex change with aging?

Answer 2

Men require more stimulation of genitals, intensity of ejaculation reduces; women have vaginal dryness

Question 3

How do neurotransmitters affect libido?

Answer 3

Serotonin inhibits, dopamine increases

Question 4

Describe hypo active sexual desire disorder

Answer 4

Absence or deficiency of sexual desire (more common in women)

Question 5

What is sexual aversion disorder?

Answer 5

Avoidance of genital contact with a sexual partner

Question 6

What is female sexual arousal disorder?

Answer 6

Inability to maintain lubrication until completion of sex act

Question 7

What is female orgasmic disorder?

Answer 7

Inability to have an orgasm after normal excitement phase (affects women 30% of time)

Question 8

What is premature ejaculation?

Answer 8

Ejaculation earlier than desired

Question 9

What are the pharmacological treatments for premature ejaculation?

Answer 9

SSRIs, TCAs

Question 10

What is the definition of a paraphilia?

Answer 10

Unusual sexual activities for at least 6 months that cause impairment in daily functioning

Question 11

What percent of impotence has a psychological cause?

Answer 11

90%