Sexual Problems

Question 1

Erectile Dysfunction

Answer 1

Inability of a man to maintain an erection sufficient for satisfying sexual activity

Question 2

Failure to obtain an erection

Answer 2

A man can not get hard

Question 3

Female Sexual Dysfunctions (Frigidity)

Answer 3

Failure of a female to respond to sexual stimulus; failure for a women to achieve an orgasm during sexual intercourse

Question 4

Inhibited Female Orgasm

Answer 4

Characterized by the persistent or recurrent, delay in, or absence of, orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase

Question 5

Faking it

Answer 5

When a man or women fakes an orgasm; could be from fear or loss of control during an orgasm

Question 6

Vaginismus

Answer 6

Refers to a tightening or locking of muscles that makes it difficult or impossible to engage in sexual intercourse

Question 7

Dyspareunia

Answer 7

Difficult or painful sexual intercourse

Question 8

Lack of Lubrication

Answer 8

Not lubricated enough to stimulate

Question 9

Lack of foreplay

Answer 9

Foreplay that is limited or does not exist (ex: Doctor and Nurse)

Question 10

Aversive Conditioning

Answer 10

Refers to learning that has occurred in connection with “negative” experiences

Question 11

Changing Sex Roles

Answer 11

As the parts that males and females play alter, it is likely that there will be uncertainty about how to handle key aspects of sexual behaviour

Question 12

Masters and Johnson

Answer 12

Authors of the book Human Sexual Response

Question 13

Sensate Focusing

Answer 13

Set of specific sexual exercises for couples or for individuals.
Aimed at increasing personal and interpersonal awareness of self and the others needs

Question 14

Master and Johnson 3 stages of sex therapy involvement:

Answer 14

• Medical Exam
• Sensate Focusing
• Prescribed Sexual Experiences

Question 15

Helen Kaplan: Triphasic Approach (3 stages)

Answer 15

• Desire
• Arousal
• Orgasm

Question 16

Informed Sexuality

Answer 16

Desire, obligation to collect and become familiar with information about human sexuality.
Can be part of a lifelong process of self-development and improvement

Question 17

Crooks and Baur (ways to improve their sexual communication)

Answer 17

• Sharing sexual histories
• Taking turns at self-disclosure
• Sharing fantasies

Question 18

Lack of sexual desire (Sources for this condition) include:

Answer 18

• Physical limitations
• Side-effects of medication
• Nutrition, Exercise, Rest and Sleep
• Timing