PSY30310 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Erectile Dysfunction, Tumescence, Foreign Object Damage
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Hypoactive sexual desire disorder: 16% in men, 33% in women. Female sexual interest/arousal disorder: causes marked interpersonal problems or personal distress, medical rule-out, diminished, absent, reduced frequency in (3/6) Initiation or response to partners" initiation of sexual activity. Genital or non-genital sensations during 75% of sexual encounter. Male erectile disorder: tested via nocturnal penile tumescence (a plastic device attached to the patient"s penis measures npt in the patient. If npt is normal, the dysfunction is a psychosomatic) Female sexual interest/arousal disorder: inadequate or lack of vaginal lubrication. Female orgasmic disorder: primary fod never experienced orgasm, secondary fod have previously experienced orgasm but find difficulty reaching it. Male premature ejaculation disorder: ejaculation within a minute of penetration, medical causation is rare, treated with ssri"s, directed masturbation exercises, or start-up/squeeze techniques. Vaginismus: involuntary muscle contractions during sex that prevent penetration or cause discomfort. Homosexual inclinations that are suppressed from fear of persecution. Proximal causes spectator role and performance anxiety.
