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Flashcard Set: Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, and Paraphilic Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction

Q: What is sexual dysfunction?
A: Sexual dysfunction involves impairment in the desire for sexual gratification or the ability to achieve it, occurring in the desire, arousal, or orgasm phases.

Common Sexual Dysfunctions in Men

Q: What is male hypoactive sexual desire disorder?
A: A condition where men have little or no interest in sex, sometimes experiencing an aversion to sexual activity.

Q: What is erectile disorder?
A: The inability to attain or maintain an erection until the completion of sexual activity.

Q: What is early ejaculation?
A: Persistent and recurrent orgasm with ejaculation occurring after minimal sexual stimulation.

Q: What is delayed ejaculation?
A: A persistent inability to ejaculate during intercourse.

Common Sexual Dysfunctions in Women

Q: What is female sexual interest/arousal disorder?
A: A persistent lack of interest in sexual activity and/or difficulty achieving arousal for orgasm.

Q: What is genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder?
A: Persistent difficulties with vaginal intercourse due to pain, fear, anxiety, or pelvic muscle tightening.

Gender Dysphoria

Q: What is gender dysphoria?
A: A condition where individuals experience significant distress due to a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity.

Q: What mental health risks are associated with gender dysphoria?
A: Increased risk for mood and anxiety disorders, suicidal thoughts, and self-injurious behavior.

Paraphilic Disorders

Q: What are paraphilic disorders?
A: Persistent and recurrent sexual behaviors and arousal patterns involving unusual objects, rituals, or situations for at least six months.

Q: What is voyeuristic disorder?
A: Sexual arousal from observing others naked, undressing, or engaged in sexual activities.

Q: What is exhibitionistic disorder?
A: Sexual arousal from exposing one’s genitals to an unsuspecting person.

Q: What is frotteuristic disorder?
A: Sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person.

Q: What is sexual sadism disorder?
A: Sexual arousal from the physical or psychological suffering of another person.

Q: What is sexual masochism disorder?
A: Sexual arousal from experiencing pain, humiliation, or suffering.

Q: What is fetishistic disorder?
A: Sexual arousal from nonliving objects or specific body parts not typically associated with sexual attraction.

Q: What is transvestic disorder?
A: Sexual arousal from cross-dressing in clothing traditionally associated with the opposite gender.

Q: What is pedophilic disorder?
A: Sexual arousal from children, typically prepubescent.

Sexual Abuse

Q: What are the three primary types of sexual abuse?
A: Pedophilia, incest, and rape.

Q: What is pedophilia?
A: Sexual interest in prepubertal children.

Q: What is incest?
A: Sexual activity between blood relatives.

Q: What is rape?
A: Sexual activity that occurs under actual or threatened forcible coercion.