Exam 10: Sexual Dysfunctions,Paraphilic Disorders,and Gender Dysphoria

Roderick and his partner are seeking treatment for Roderick's premature ejaculation.The therapist encourages the couple to stimulate Roderick's penis to nearly full erection and then to compress the penis firmly to quickly reduce arousal.After repeating this process,insertion is to be attempted without thrusting,and the penis removed if arousal proceeds too quickly.What is this treatment called?

Sherri and Leo have been having some sexual difficulties lately.Both have experienced some symptoms of sexual arousal disorders.They decide to have a few glasses of wine before engaging in sex tonight.How would you rate this idea?

What side effect do approximately 30 percent of Viagra users experience?

What disorder is found almost exclusively among gay men?

Stage two of sensate focus involves genital pleasuring but prohibits intercourse or orgasm.What is the main purpose of this stage?

Tom is having difficulties with his sex life because he climaxes as soon as he enters his partner.Sometimes he climaxes even before he enters his partner.What is Tom experiencing?

How can chronic illness indirectly affect sexual functioning?

Explain the features of the treatment options (psychosocial and surgical sex reassignment)for gender dysphoria.Why is it so important for the patient to consider treatment options very carefully?

What is the common outcome of occasional sexual dysfunction in married couples?

Vasodilating drugs such as papaverine and prostaglandin are used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.How are these drugs delivered to the patient?

Orgasmic reconditioning and covert desensitization are effective methods for treating what type of disorder(s)?

Which of the following groups of men are most likely to believe common sexual myths,such as "women normally reach orgasm every time they have intercourse"?

Frank is upset because he thinks he may have more than one sexual dysfunction and he thinks that this makes his case very unusual.How is Frank's doctor likely to respond to Frank's concern?

What is the main feature of sexual arousal disorders?

Which type of sexual pain is related to pelvic muscle tension?

What happens to the prevalence of hypoactive sexual desire disorder with age?

Which of the following is a psychosocial treatment carried out entirely in the imagination of the patient?

David has no interest in sex at all.He has no sexual fantasies and no desire to engage in sexual activity.While he does not find sex disgusting or revolting,he does not understand what others find so exciting about it.He feels just fine remaining celibate.What condition does he most likely have?

Reissing and colleagues (1999)have been critical of the focus on the achievement of penile-vaginal intercourse as the sole indicator of sex therapy "success." What do they argue that additional outcomes should include?

Sarah was sent home from sex therapy with an assignment to purchase a vibrator and practice masturbating.What disorder is Sarah MOST likely being treated for?