Sexual Dysfunctions Flashcards
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Sexual Dysfunctions
Characterized by persistent difficulties in sexual response or satisfaction that cause significant distress or impair interpersonal relationships.
Sexual Dysfunctions affect various aspects of ______, including desire, arousal, and orgasm.
sexual functioning
ERECTILE DISORDER
A condition where a man has persistent difficulty achieving/maintaining an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.
Lifestyle changes
it can help improve erections.
Counseling/Therapy
can adress any psychological issues affecting sexual performance and aims to improve sexual function and overall quality of life.
FEMALE SEXUAL INTEREST/AROUSAL DISORDER
Characterized by a lack of sexual interest or arousal in women, which causes distress and interpersonal difficulties.
PREMATURE EJACULATION
A common sexual dysfunction where ejaculation occurs sooner than desired during sexual activity, often with minimal stimulation and before the person or their partner wishes.
Behavioral Techniques
start or stop method or squeeze techniques can help ejaculation timing.
DELAYED EJACULATION
A sexual dysfunction characterized by significant difficulty achieving ejaculation during sexual activity, despite adequate stimulation.
GENITO-PELVIC PAIN/PENETRATION DISORDER
A sexual dysfunction involving persistent pain or discomfort during vaginal intercourse, penetration, or pelvic examinations.
Sex Therapy
improve sexual communication and reduce discomfort.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
used to address muscle tension and improve pelvic health.
FEMALE ORGASMIC DISORDER
A sexual dysfunction characterized by persistent difficulty achieving orgasm despite adequate sexual stimulation and desire.
PARAPHILIC DISORDERS
Intense and persistent sexual interests that deviate from normative sexual behaviors.
EXHIBITIONISTIC DISORDER
Characterized by recurrent and intense sexual arousal from exposing one’s genitals to an unsuspecting person.
