Studied by 0 peopleSexual Dysfunctions
a disorder marked by a persistent inability to function normally in some area of the sexual response cycle
lifelong type sexual dysfunction
people struggle with a sexual dysfunction their whole lives
acquired type sexual dysfunction
normal sexual functioning preceded the dysfunction
generalized type sexual dysfunction
the dysfunction is present during all sexual situations
situational type sexual dysfunction
the dysfunction is tied to particular situations
desire phase
the phase of the sexual response cycle consisting of an urge to have sex, sexual fantasies, and sexual attraction to others
can also be separate dysfunctions
female hypoactive sexual desire disorder and female sexual arousal disorder
excitement phase
the phase of the sexual response cycle marked by changes in the pelvic region, general physical arousal, and increases in heart rate, muscle tension, blood pressure, and rate of breathing
vascular problems
problems with the bodys blood vessels
nocturnal penile tumescence
measure of erections during sleep
rough screening device
a patient fastens a snap gauge band around his penis before going to sleep
cognitive-behavioral theory
once a man begins to have erectile problems, he becomes fearful about failing to have an erection and worries during each sexual encounter, taking on a spectator role that becomes the reason for the ongoing problem
spectator role
a state of mind that some people experience during sex, focusing on their sexual performance to such an extent that their performance and their enjoyment are reduced
orgasm phase
the phase of the sexual response cycle during which a persons sexual pleasure peaks and sexual tension is released as muscles in the pelvic region contract rhythmically
early ejaculation
a dysfunction in which a man persistently reaches orgasm and ejaculates within 1 minute of beginning sexual activity with a partner and before he wishes to
past masturbation habits
may have difficulty reaching orgasm in the absence of the sensations tied to objects used in masturbation
genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
a sexual dysfunction characterized by significant physical discomfort during intercourse
vaginismus / pelvic floor hypertonus
the muscles around the outer third of the vagina involuntarily contract, preventing entry of the penis
dyspareunia
severe vaginal or pelvic pain during sexual intercourse
affectual awareness
patients visualize sexual scenes in order to discover any feelings of anxiety, vulnerability, and other negative emotions they may ave concerning sex
self-instruction training
help patients change their negative reactions to sex
tease technique
partner keeps caressing the man, but if the man gets an erection, the partner stops caressing him until he loses it
directed masturbation training
a woman is taught step by step how to masturbate effectively and eventually to reach orgasm during sexual interactions
paraphilias
patterns in which people repeatedly have intense sexual urges or fantasies or display sexual behaviors that involve objects or situations outside the usual sexual norms
paraphilic disorder
a disorder in which a person's paraphilia causes a person significant distress or impairment or when the satisfaction of the paraphilias places the person or other people at risk of harm
antiandrogens
drugs that lower the production of testosterone and reduce the sex drive
psychodynamic view of fetishistic disorder
fetishes are defense mechanisms that help people avoid the anxiety produced by normal sexual contact
cognitive-behavioral theory of fetishistic disorder
fetishes are acquired through classical conditioning
aversion therapy
electric shock was administered to the arms or legs of participants with this disorder while they imagined their objects of desire
covert sensitization
people with fetishistic disorder are guided to imagine the pleasurable object and repeatedly to pair this image with an imagined aversive stimulus until the object of sexual pleasure is no longer desired
masturbatory satiation
the client masturbates to orgasm while fantasizing in detail about fetishistic objects while masturbating again and continues the fetishistic fantasy for an hour
cognitive-behavioral theory
transvestic arousal and behavior are learned responses, acquired most often through classical conditioning
voyeuristic disorder
a paraphilic disorder in which a person experiences recurrent and intense sexual arousal from observing an unsuspecting individual who is naked, disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity
psychodynamic theory
people with voyeuristic disorder are seeking by their actions to gain power over others, possibly because they feel inadequate or are sexually or socially shy
cognitive-behavioral theory
the disorder is a learned behavior that can be traced to a chance and secret observation of a sexually arousing scene
classic type
attracted to prepubescent children
hebephilic type
attracted to early pubescent children
pedohebephilic type
attracted to prepubescent and early pubescent children
hypoxyphilia
people strangle or smother themselves in order to enhance their sexual pleasure
autoerotic asphyxia
people may accidentally induce a fatal lack of oxygen by hanging, suffocating, or strangling themselves while masturbating
modeling
adolescents observe others achieving sexual satisfaction by inflicting pain
assigned gender
the gender a person is born as
gender identity
ones personal experience of their gender
transgender
individuals who have a sense that their gender identity is different from their assigned gender
transgender women
people who identify as female but were assigned male at birth
transgender men
people who identify as male but were assigned female at birth
Gender Dysphoria
a pattern in which individuals experience significant distress or impairment as a consequence of their transgender feelings
Sexual Dysfunction
A disorder marked by a persistent inability to function normally in some area of the sexual response cycle
Lifelong Type Sexual Dysfunction
People struggle with a sexual dysfunction their whole lives
Acquired Type Sexual Dysfunction
Normal sexual functioning preceded the dysfunction
Generalized Type Sexual Dysfunction
The dysfunction is present during all sexual situations
Situational Type Sexual Dysfunction
The dysfunction is tied to particular situations
Desire Phase
The phase of the sexual response cycle consisting of an urge to have sex, sexual fantasies, and sexual attraction to others
Excitement Phase
The phase of the sexual response cycle marked by changes in the pelvic region, general physical arousal, and increases in heart rate, muscle tension, blood pressure, and rate of breathing
Nocturnal Penile Tumescence
Measure of erections during sleep
Spectator Role
A state of mind that some people experience during sex, focusing on their sexual performance to such an extent that their performance and their enjoyment are reduced
Orgasm Phase
The phase of the sexual response cycle during which a person’s sexual pleasure peaks and sexual tension is released as muscles in the pelvic region contract rhythmically
Early Ejaculation
A dysfunction in which a man persistently reaches orgasm and ejaculates within 1 minute of beginning sexual activity with a partner and before he wishes to
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
A sexual dysfunction characterized by significant physical discomfort during intercourse
Vaginismus / Pelvic floor hypertonus
The muscles around the outer third of the vagina involuntarily contract, preventing entry of the penis
Dyspareunia
Severe vaginal or pelvic pain during sexual intercourse
Affectual Awareness
Patients visualize sexual scenes in order to discover any feelings of anxiety, vulnerability, and other negative emotions they may ave concerning sex
Self-instruction Training
Help patients change their negative reactions to sex
Desire Diary
Patients record sexual thoughts and feelings
Tease Technique
Partner keeps caressing the man, but if the man gets an erection, the partner stops caressing him until he loses it
Viagra
Drug that increases blood flow to the penis
Pause Procedure
Edging
Directed Masturbation Training
A woman is taught step by step how to masturbate effectively and eventually to reach orgasm during sexual interactions
Paraphilias
Patterns in which people repeatedly have intense sexual urges or fantasies or display sexual behaviors that involve objects or situations outside the usual sexual norms
Paraphilic Disorder
A disorder in which a person's paraphilia causes a person significant distress or impairment or when the satisfaction of the paraphilias places the person or other people at risk of harm
Antiandrogens
Drugs that lower the production of testosterone and reduce the sex drive
Psychodynamic View of Fetishistic Disorder
Fetishes are defense mechanisms that help people avoid the anxiety produced by normal sexual contact
Cognitive-Behavioral Theory of Fetishistic Disorder
Fetishes are acquired through classical conditioning
Aversion Therapy
Electric shock was administered to the arms or legs of participants with this disorder while they imagined their objects of desire
Covert Sensitization
People with fetishistic disorder are guided to imagine the pleasurable object and repeatedly to pair this image with an imagined aversive stimulus until the object of sexual pleasure is no longer desired
Masturbatory Satiation
The client masturbates to orgasm while fantasizing in detail about fetishistic objects while masturbating again and continues the fetishistic fantasy for an hour
Cognitive-Behavioral Theory of Transvestic Disorder
Transvestic arousal and behavior are learned responses, acquired most often through classical conditioning
Voyeuristic Disorder
A paraphilic disorder in which a person experiences recurrent and intense sexual arousal from observing an unsuspecting individual who is naked, disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity
Psychodynamic Theory of Voyeuristic Disorder
People with voyeuristic disorder are seeking by their actions to gain power over others, possibly because they feel inadequate or are sexually or socially shy
Cognitive-Behavioral Theory of Voyeuristic Disorder
The disorder is a learned behavior that can be traced to a chance and secret observation of a sexually arousing scene
Classic Type Pedophile
Attracted to prepubescent children
Hebephilic Type Pedophile
Attracted to early pubescent children
Pedohebephilic Type Pedophile
Attracted to prepubescent and early pubescent children
Hypoxyphilia
People strangle or smother themselves in order to enhance their sexual pleasure
Autoerotic Asphyxia
People may accidentally induce a fatal lack of oxygen by hanging, suffocating, or strangling themselves while masturbating
Assigned Gender
The gender a person is born as
Gender Identity
One’s personal experience of their gender
Transgender
Individuals who have a sense that their gender identity is different from their assigned gender
Transgender women
People who identify as female but were assigned male at birth
Transgender men
People who identify as male but were assigned female at birth
Gender Dysphoria
A pattern in which individuals experience significant distress or impairment as a consequence of their transgender feelings
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