Sexual Health

Question 1

The Masters and Johnson EPOR Sexual Response Cycle consists of what phases?

Answer 1

Excitement
Plateau
Orgasm
Resolution

Question 2

Which sexual model is most useful in counseling women with sexual dysfunction?

Answer 2

Basson’s Non-Linear/Circular Model

Question 3

Differentiate between a sexual concern as a bother, problem and dysfunction

Answer 3

Bother - isolated incident(s)

Problem - ongoing disturbance, minor distress, easily remedied

Dysfunction - dissatisfactory sexual activity, issue at some stage in sexual response cycle

Question 4

The PLISSIT model is a useful schema in helping categorize management of a patient’s sexual concerns. Outline what the model entails

Answer 4

P (permission) - consent, normalize

LI (limited information) - clarify misinformation, need for specifics

SS (specific suggestions) - treatments, behavioral change, exercises

IT (intensive treatment) - specialized approach

Question 5

What are the 5 P’s of Sexual History-taking?

Answer 5

Partners
Practices
Past history of STIs
Pregnancy
Pleasure