Exam 14: Sexual Function Difficulties, Dissatisfaction, Enhancement, and Therapy

Persons in a same-sex relationship reported a slightly lower sexual desire than those in other-sex relationships.

Zack is addicted to heroin. As a result of this addiction, he faces difficulties with erection and ejaculation whenever he initiates a sexual activity. In this case, Zack is most likely to be diagnosed with ________.

According to the DSM-5, male hypoactive sexual desire disorder is specifically characterized by ________.

Which item best describes the concept of sensate focus?

The DSM-5 includes a "hyperactive sexual desire disorder" that is characterized by high sexual desire.

James and Meghan, a mixed-sex couple, have been married for two years. They have minimal sexual satisfaction. James ejaculates within a minute during penile-vaginal penetration and is not able to satisfy his wife. He consults a doctor when his wife compels him to. The doctor would most likely diagnose James's sexual difficulty as ________.

Erection-enhancing drugs increase sexual desire and produce an erection even without sexual stimulation.

A man who used to be called "impotent" is now said to have an erectile disorder.

Inhibited sexual desire causes more stress in a marriage than any other sexual function problem.

Which of the following muscles do the Kegel exercises strengthen?

Sexual dissatisfaction is a common outcome of a difficulty in sexual functioning.

Studies have found that women were less likely to experience orgasm during partnered sex that included a wider variety of sexual behaviors than intercourse.

Discuss female orgasmic disorder.

Kevin who has erection difficulties seeks the help of a cognitive-behavioral therapist. As part of the therapy, the therapist is most likely to ask ________.

A New View of Women's Sexual Problems is a unique approach to looking at sexual problems because it

Alejandro suffers from leukemia. He experiences painful erection for several hours when he is not sexually aroused. Alejandro's condition is known as ________.

According to the DSM-5, a difficulty experiencing orgasm and/or markedly reduced intensity of orgasmic sensations in women is called ________.

Satisfaction with sexual activity in women is strongly correlated with experiencing an orgasm.

Internalized homophobia can be defined as ________.

Selena and Kyle go to a cognitive-behavioral therapist for help with premature ejaculation. Explain some of the ways this might be treated.