PSYC 353 Lecture Notes - Female Sexual Arousal Disorder, Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, Erectile Dysfunction
18 Mar 2014
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Phases of sexual response cycle (diagram in book) Plateau phase- high but stable levels of excitement before orgasm. Desire phase- initial thoughts, sexual urges in response to fantasies. Difficult engaging in and enjoying such relationships: sexual desire disorders: Etiology: biological causes- substance abuse, psychological causes btwn couples), experience of traumas, cultural factors. Comorbid w/ mood disorders, negative attitudes about sex, interpersonal factors (conflict. Norms regarding sex (could be neg, masturbation regarding gender), manipulation of sex based on socioeconomic status (poor more likely to have sex) Treatments: biological therapies- treat if medical condition: side of effect of medication, high blood pressure, psychotherapy. Couples therapy- to increase communication as relates to sex lives. Significant impairment or distress must be inflicted to self and others. Sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors that involve non- human objects (fetishes) The suffering of oneself or partner- sadism and masochism (want to be humiliated or suffer) Children or other non- consenting partners- exhibitionism, flashing, pedophilia.
