Sexual Disorders Flashcards
Cycle of Phases
Desire
Excitement
Orgasm
Resolution
Refractory Period
Period of time when man can’t engage in sex again (reset the cycle)
Retrograde Ejaculation
Semen goes up into stomachs instead of out
Desire
Urge to have sex, fantasies, attraction
Male Hypoactive Sexual Disorder
Lack of interest in sex and little sexual activities
Physical responses may be normal
Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder
Similar to male
Hormonal abnormalities, high anxiety, depression, attitudes, fears, traumas, etc
Excitement
Male Erection Disorder (ED)
Persistent inability to attain or maintain an erection
10% of pop
1/2 at any given time
Hormonal or vascular problems
Performance anxiety
Orgasm
Early- persistent, low stimulation
Delayed- low testosterone; neurological damage (8% of pop)
Female Orgasmic Disorder
Anorgasm
Delayed or absence
Typically linked to arousal Disorders
Childhood trauma, depression, etc