Exam 18: Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Probably the greatest shortcoming in the field of sex therapy is the lack of carefully controlled studies of success and failure of the various methods and techniques as they apply to all sexual dysfunctions.

Dr.Handsom is a sex and couples therapist.He thinks it is important to help the couple develop treatment goals that will enhance their sexual satisfaction together as opposed to fix their problem-although their problem is expected to be addressed in the course of treatment as well.Dr.Handsom's approach reflects a

Painful intercourse in women is caused primarily by

Distinguish among generalized and situational orgasmic disorder.

In a 1999 study by Fisher et al.,younger women were ________ likely to report infrequent orgasms than were older women.

Which of the following is NOT listed by your authors as a maintaining psychological cause of sexual disorders?

What is the relation between anxiety and sexual disorders?

Approximately _______ percent of Canadian men reported having a current problem with ejaculating too early.

Lately John has difficulty in 'achieving' an erection.He had no difficulty a year ago.John probably has what is known as

Sometimes specific exercises have been recommended as a way to help correct certain sexual dysfunctions.________ exercises appear to increase women's sexual pleasure and increase the sensitivity of the vagina.

Female painful intercourse is most often the result of an ambivalent attitude toward sexuality.

Sue Ann and Ginny are practising exercises that their sex therapist has prescribed to them to help with Sue Ann's trouble with sexual arousal.Today,Ginny is focused on Sue Ann,touching her and caressing her all over her body but avoiding her genitals.Sue Ann in turn is practising her verbal communication with Ginny,telling her what she likes and how much she likes it.Sue Ann and Ginny's therapist has prescribed

In women with dyspareunia,the pain is NOT felt in which of the following areas?

The stop-start technique is used to treat

Let's say that a male may drink and eat too much at a party.He is sexually desirous,but is unable to have an erection with his sexual partner.As a consequence,he wonders if it will happen again.In order to work his courage up,he has a 'few' drinks before his next attempt at sexual intercourse-and sure enough,no erection.This happens again the next time.Now his prophecy is fulfilled.This is an example of the maintaining psychological cause of

________ is a radical treatment and typically should only be used in cases of primary erectile disorder that are due to organic factors.