Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

These flashcards cover key concepts related to sexual dysfunctions, paraphilic disorders, and gender dysphoria as discussed in the lecture.

Covert sensitization

A cognitive-behavioral intervention to reduce unwanted behaviors by having clients imagine extremely aversive consequences.

Delayed ejaculation

A disorder in which a man achieves orgasm only with great difficulty.

Erectile disorder

Recurring inability in men to attain or maintain adequate penile erection until completion of sexual activity.

Exhibitionistic disorder

Sexual gratification attained by exposing genitals to unsuspecting strangers.

Female orgasmic disorder

Recurring delay or absence of orgasm in women following a normal sexual excitement phase.

Female sexual interest/arousal disorder

Recurrent inability in women to attain or maintain adequate lubrication and sexual excitement until completion of sexual activity.

Fetishistic disorder

Long-term, recurring, intense sexually arousing urges or behavior involving nonliving objects.

Frotteuristic disorder

A paraphilic disorder where sexual gratification is gained by rubbing against unwilling victims in crowds.

Gender-affirming surgery

Nonreversible altering of anatomy to be consistent with one's gender identity.

Gender dysphoria

Clinically significant distress when a person's sex assigned at birth does not match their gender identity.

Gender nonconformity

A broad term for people who do not conform to traditional gender expectations.

Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

Sexual dysfunction where a woman experiences pain or difficulty with penetration during intercourse.

Incest

Deviant sexual attraction directed toward a family member, often a father toward a daughter.

Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder

Dysfunction in which a man feels distress from having little or no sexual interest.

Nonbinary

Refers to a spectrum of gender identities that are neither female nor male.

Orgasmic reconditioning

A learning procedure to help clients pair appropriate stimuli with pleasurable sensations during masturbation.

Paraphilic disorders

Sexual disorders where sexual arousal occurs in contexts involving inappropriate objects or individuals.

Pedophilia

Paraphilia involving strong sexual attraction toward children.

Premature ejaculation

Recurring ejaculation before the person wishes it, often with minimal sexual stimulation.

Same-sex sexual behavior

Sexual activity with members of the same gender.

Sexual dysfunction

Sexual disorder where the client has difficulty functioning adequately while having sex.

Sexual masochism

A paraphilia where sexual arousal is connected to experiencing pain or humiliation.

Sexual sadism

A paraphilia where sexual arousal is related to inflicting pain or humiliation.

Transvestic disorder

A paraphilia where individuals receive sexual arousal from wearing clothing of the opposite sex.

Vaginismus

Recurring involuntary muscle spasms in the outer vagina interfering with sexual intercourse.

Vascular neurocognitive disorder

Progressive brain disorder causing cognitive loss due to blood flow blockage.

Voyeuristic disorder

A paraphilic disorder where sexual arousal comes from observing unsuspecting individuals undressing.

Vulvodynia

Chronic pain in the area on the outside of a woman's genitals.