Sexual Dysfunction, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

These flashcards cover key vocabulary relating to sexual dysfunction, paraphilic disorders, and gender dysphoria.

Sexual Dysfunction

Disorders affecting sexual function, which can be lifelong or acquired.

Lifelong Sexual Dysfunction

A chronic condition present throughout a person’s entire sexual life.

Acquired Sexual Dysfunction

A disorder that begins after a period of normal sexual functioning.

Generalized Sexual Dysfunction

Occurs every time the individual attempts sexual activity.

Situational Sexual Dysfunction

Occurs with some partners or at certain times but not with others.

Criteria for Diagnosable Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunctions must cause distress to the affected individual.

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

A condition with little or no interest in any type of sexual activity.

Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

A disorder in females characterized by insufficient sexual desire.

Sexual Arousal Disorders

Disorders that hinder physical arousal, despite desire.

Erectile Disorder

Specific disorder of arousal in males where they have difficulty becoming aroused.

Impotence

A derogatory term for erectile dysfunction.

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Includes decreased lubrication and arousal issues related to aging.

Delayed Ejaculation

When males achieve orgasm only with great difficulty.

Retrograde Ejaculation

Condition where ejaculatory fluids travel into the bladder rather than out.

Female Orgasmic Disorder

Characterized by delayed or absent orgasms in females.

Premature Ejaculation

Ejaculation that occurs well before desired, often within one minute of penetration.

Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder

Specific dysfunction in women that includes difficulties with penetration.

Vaginismus

A condition where the pelvic muscles undergo involuntary spasms during penetration.

Assessing Sexual Behavior

Involves interviews and questionnaires to gather comprehensive information.

Medical Examination

Involves ruling out medical conditions that may contribute to sexual dysfunction.

Psychophysiological Assessment

Measures physiological aspects of sexual arousal.

Penile Strain Gauge

Device used to measure penile erection during psychophysiological assessment.

Vaginal Photoplethysmograph

Instrument used to assess arousal in females.

Blood Flow in Sexual Functioning

Essential for both men's erections and women's vaginal engorgement.

Vascular Diseases

Major contributor to erectile dysfunction due to inadequate blood flow.

Chronic Illness Effects

Can lead to preoccupation with potential physical risks in sexual activity.

Antidepressants and Sexual Dysfunction

SSRIs may interfere with sexual desire and arousal.

Alcohol's Impact on Sexual Functioning

May reduce arousal despite common misconceptions.

Cocaine and Marijuana Effects

Can produce widespread sexual dysfunction in frequent users.

Anxiety's Role in Arousal

Can either increase or decrease sexual arousal, depending on the individual.

Performance Anxiety in Dysfunction

A negative feedback loop where anxiety worsens sexual dysfunction.

Erotophobia

Learned negative attitudes towards sexuality leading to dysfunction.

Script Theory of Sexual Functioning

Describes how social and cultural expectations guide sexual behavior.

Sex Therapy

A treatment program designed to reduce performance anxiety and improve communication.

Sensate Focus

A therapy technique encouraging non-genital touching to build intimacy.

Squeeze Technique

A method for treating premature ejaculation by controlling arousal.

Explicit Training Techniques

Involves teaching effective masturbation procedures for female orgasmic disorder.

Gonadal Hormones

Used to bring about desired secondary sex characteristics.

Viagra

Medication for erectile dysfunction that enhances sexual function.

Flibanserin

Potential treatment for hypoactive sexual desire in women.

Penile Prosthesis

Surgical option that approximates normal sexual functioning.

Vacuum Device Therapy

Creates a vacuum to draw blood into the penis for erection.

Paraphilic Disorders

Distress or impairment caused by atypical sexual arousal patterns.

Fetishistic Disorder

Sexual attraction to nonliving objects or specific body parts.

Frotteuristic Disorder

Arousal from rubbing against non-consenting individuals.

Voyeuristic Disorder

Obtaining pleasure from watching others undress or engage in sexual activity.

Exhibitionistic Disorder

Achieving arousal by exposing genitals to unsuspecting strangers.

Transvestic Disorder

Arousal from dressing in clothes of the opposite sex.

Sexual Sadism

Sexual arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation on others.

Sexual Masochism

Arousal from experiencing pain or humiliation.

Pedophilic Disorder

Sexual attraction to prepubescent children.

Incest

Sexual attraction to a close relative, often involving children.

Other Specified Paraphilic Disorder

Symptoms causing distress but not meeting criteria for full paraphilic disorders.

Behavioral Treatments for Paraphilic Disorders

Aim to change harmful associations to neutral or desirable ones.

Covert Sensitization

Associates arousing images with harmful consequences in patients' imaginations.

Orgasmic Reconditioning

Substituting undesirable fantasies with more appropriate ones before ejaculation.

Cyproterone Acetate

A drug used to eliminate sexual desire via hormonal manipulation.

Switching Gender Identity

Acknowledges that gender dysphoria is independent of sexual arousal patterns.

Gender Dysphoria

Discomfort arising from a mismatch between natal sex and gender identity.

Transsexual Man

A person assigned female at birth but identifies as male.

Transsexual Woman

A person assigned male at birth but identifies as female.

Posttransition

Refers to individuals living full time in their experienced gender.

Gender Nonconforming Behavior

Behaviors that do not align with societal gender norms.

Treatment of Gender Nonconformity

Efforts to manage or affirm children's gender nonconformity.

Puberty Blockers

Medical intervention to delay puberty for individuals exploring gender identity.

Sex Reassignment Surgery

Surgical procedures to alter physical anatomy to match gender identity.

Regret after Surgery

A phenomenon where individuals may later wish they hadn't undergone surgery.

Procedural Risks of Surgery

Potential complications and psychological fallout from irreversible surgery.

Five Sexes Theory

Proposal that includes male, female, herms, merms, ferms in sexual categories.