Sexual Dysfunctions

Question 1

A diagnosis of Erectile Disorder requires one of three symptoms on all (or almost all) occasions of sexual activity:

• Marked difficulty in ___________________ during sexual activity
• Marked difficulty in ___________________ until completion of sexual activity
• Marked decrease in __________________

Answer 1

• Obtaining an erection
• Maintaining an erection
• Erectile rigidity

Question 2

For a diagnosis of Erectile Disorder, symptoms must have persisted for at least ______________ and cause clinically significant distress.

Answer 2

6 months.

Question 3

Specifiers of Erectile Disorder are provided for:

• __________ (lifelong or acquired)
• __________ (generalized or situational)
• __________ (mild, moderate, or severe)

Answer 3

• Onset
• Extent
• Severity

Question 4

For Erectile Disorder, a complete absence of erections during _______________ suggests an organic etiology.

Answer 4

REM sleep.

Question 5

If Erectile Disorder is determined to be due to psychogenic factors, treatment typically involves the use of cognitive-behavioral techniques derived from the work of __________________ (1970), targeting dysfuntional behaviors related to _______________, faulty attitudes and beliefs, and deficient knowledge and ____________.

Answer 5

• Masters & Johnson
• Performance anxiety
• Skills

Question 6

Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder is diagnosed in the presence of persistent difficultes involving one or more of the following:

• Vaginal penetration during intercourse
• Marked _________ during intercourse or penetration attempts
• Marked anxiety about genito-pelvic pain before, during, or as a result of vaginal penetration
• Marked tensing of ___________ during attempted penetration

Answer 6

• Pain
• Pelvic floor muscles

Question 7

Symptoms of Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder must have been present for at least _____________ and cause clinically significant distress.

Answer 7

6 months.

Question 8

For Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder, specifiers are provided for _____________ (lifelong or acquired), _______________ (generalized or situational) and _________________ (mild, moderate, severe).

Answer 8

• Onset
• Extent
• Severity

Question 9

There is evidence that Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder is associated with a history of ___________ and/or ___________________.

Answer 9

• Sexual
• Physical abuse

Question 10

Premature Ejaculation is diagnosed in the presence of a persistent pattern of ejaculation during ______________ sexual activity within about _________ of vaginal penetration or before the person desires it.

Answer 10

• Partnered
• One minute

Question 11

To qualify for a diagnosis of Premature Ejaculation, the problem:

• Must have been present for at least ______________
• Be experienced on ________ or ______________ occasions of sexual activity
• Cause clinically significant distress

Answer 11

• 6 months
• All
• Almost all

Question 12

Similar to Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder, Premature Ejaculation specifiers are provided for _______________, ________________, and ______________.

Answer 12

• Onset
• Extent
• Severity

Question 13

_____________________ has been found to be most successful for Premature Ejaculation and Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder.

Answer 13

Sex therapy.

Question 14

In Sex Therapy-treatment of Premature Ejaculation, techniques include _________________ to help reduce performance anxiety and the ________________ and ____________________ techniques to increase control over the ejaculatory reflex.

Answer 14

• Sensate focus
• Start-stop
• Squeeze

Question 15

Premature Ejaculation has been linked to low ______________ levels; _______ have been found to be effective for some individuals.

Answer 15

• Serotonin
• SSRIs