Ch. 10 Key Terms

heterosexual behavior

Sexual activity with members of the opposite gender.

same-sex sexual behavior

Sexual activity with members of the same gender.

nonbinary

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

sexual dysfunction

Sexual disorder in which the client finds it difficult to function adequately while having sex.

male hypoactive sexual desire disorder

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

female sexual interest/arousal disorder

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

erectile disorder

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

delayed ejaculation

Disorder in which a man achieves orgasm only with great difficulty.

female orgasmic disorder

Recurring delay or absence of orgasm in some women following a normal sexual excitement phase, relative to their prior experience and current stimulation. Also known as inhibited orgasm(female).

premature ejaculation

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

vulvodynia

Chronic pain in the area on the outside of a woman’s genitals (the vulva).

genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

Sexual dysfunction in which a woman experiences pain or difficulty with penetration during intercourse; may include vaginismus.

vaginismus

Recurring involuntary muscle spasms in the outer third of the vagina that interfere with sexual intercourse.

paraphilic disorders

Sexual disorders and deviations in which sexual arousal occurs almost exclusively in the context of inappropriate objects or individuals.

frotteuristic disorder

A paraphilic disorder in which the person gains sexual gratification by rubbing against unwilling victims in crowds from which they cannot escape.

fetishistic disorder

Long-term, recurring, intense sexually arousing urges, fantasies, or behavior that involve the use of nonliving, unusual objects and that cause distress or impairment in life functioning.

voyeuristic disorder

A paraphilic disorder in which sexual arousal is derived from observing unsuspecting individuals undressing or naked.

exhibitionistic disorder

Sexual gratification attained by exposing genitals to unsuspecting strangers.

transvestic disorder

A paraphilia in which individuals, usually males, are sexually aroused or receive gratification by wearing clothing of the opposite sex.

sexual sadism

A paraphilia in which sexual arousal is associated with inflicting pain or humiliation.

sexual masochism

A paraphilia in which sexual arousal is associated with experiencing pain or humiliation.

pedophilia

Paraphilia involving strong sexual attraction toward children.

incest

Deviant sexual attraction (pedophilia) directed toward a family member; often the attraction of a father toward a daughter who is maturing physically.

covert sensitization

Cognitive-behavioral intervention to reduce unwanted behaviors by having clients imagine the extremely aversive consequences of the behaviors and establish negative rather than positive associations with them.

orgasmic reconditioning

Learning procedure to help clients strengthen appropriate patterns of sexual arousal by pairing appropriate stimuli with the pleasurable sensations of masturbation.

gender dysphoria

Psychological dissatisfaction with biological gender, a disturbance in the sense of identity as a male or female. The primary goal is not sexual arousal but rather to live the life of the opposite gender.

gender nonconformity

A phenomenon in which pre-pubescent children do not identify with their biological sex, but instead identify strongly with the gender of the opposite sex and display varying degrees of behavior more characteristic of the opposite sex.

gender-affirming surgery

Nonreversible altering of anatomy physically to be consistent with gender identity.