PSYCH-230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Delayed Ejaculation, Dyspareunia, Cross-Dressing
28 Sep 2020
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Sexual disoders: williams master and virginia johnson described human sexual response cycle in terms of three phases, excitement (arousal): genitals become swollen reddened and warmed. Muscular tension heart rate and respiration rate increase: orgasm: usually distinct from the gradual buildup of the sexual excitement that precedes it. Involves a sudden release of tension that is intensely pleasurable: resolution: can last 30 minutes or longer. Men and generally unresponsive to further sexual stimulation unlike women. *sociocultural normal greatly influence what we consider normal versus abnormal* eg: homosexuality being in the dsm and being removed: sexual dysfunctions (interference with the physiological responses leading to orgasm) The symptoms have to last at least 6 months and the symptoms lead to stress for the individual. Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder: a persistent and pervasive lack of interest in sex, including sexual fantasies o desire to approach situations that will lead to sexual arousal. Erectile disorder: difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection.
