PSYCH 212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Foreplay, Sexual Dysfunction, Dysphoria
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Increases comfort, relaxation, and enjoyment during sex. Planning specific times for sex (and sensate focus) at first. Correct mistaken beliefs and attitudes about sexual behavior. Intercourse is the only true, acceptable, or mature form of sex . Orgasm (especially simultaneous orgasm) is the point of sex . Sex should only happen when the mood strikes both partners, at the same time, spontaneously . This myth counters scheduling; leads to sexlessness in the busy. Talking about/during sex takes the romance out of it . Many studies show those with sexual dysfunction often have deficits in communication skills. Unable to tell partner what they find arousing or unpleasant. Partners learn general communication skills in a structured way. They then practice communicating about sex with partners. For ejaculation/orgasm problems, cb techniques are taught for use during masturbation. Stimulating up until point just before orgasm, stopping, waiting, repeat. Work for erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to penis.
