Friday, June 17, 2011

CheckPoint Sexual Dysfunctions

CheckPoint Sexual Dysfunctions
*Your responses to this quiz should be submitted in a Word document. You may simply number your paper and type the corresponding letter for items 1-12. For item 13, you will provide a written response.
-Each Multiple Choice question is worth 1.5 points -Item #13 is worth 7 points.

1. Derek and Terry have sexual dysfunctions. That is, they have difficulties
a. In becoming sexually aroused or reaching orgasm.
b. Discussing their sex life.
c. Attaining certain sexual positions.
d. All of the above

2. Which group of disorders involves a lack of sexual interest and/or aversion to genital sexual
activity?
a. Orgasmic disorders
b. Sexual desire disorders
c. Sexual arousal disorders
d. Sexual pain disorders

3. Seth has never been able to achieve or maintain an erection during sexual relations with a
partner but can do so with masturbation. Seth’s dysfunction would be categorized as
a. Lifelong and situational.
b. Acquired and situational.
c. Lifelong and generalized.
d. Acquired and generalized.

4. Sally and Joe sometimes experience painful intercourse. They may suffer from
a. Dyspareunia.
b. Vaginismus.
c. Anhedonism.
d. None of the above

5. In the NHSLS study, women were more likely to suffer from all of the following except
a. Painful sex.
b. Anxiety about performance.
c. Lack of interest in sex.
d. Lack of pleasure during sex.

6. The most commonly diagnosed sexual dysfunction is
a. Sexual pain disorder.
b. Sexual absence disorder.
c. Orgasmic disorder.
d. Hypoactive sexual desire.

7. A lack of the subjective feelings of sexual pleasure or excitement that normally accompany
sexual arousal is characteristic of
a. Sexual arousal disorder.
b. Sexual aversion disorder.
c. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
d. Male erectile disorder.

8. In men, sexual arousal disorder is referred to as
a. Sexual aversion.
b. Premature ejaculation.
c. Hypogonadism.
d. Erectile dysfunction.

9. Deanna has never experienced an orgasm during intercourse but can achieve orgasm through masturbation. She is concerned that she has an orgasmic disorder. What should Deanna know?
a. She probably holds some deep-seated resentment toward her partner that needs to be resolved.
b. She is correct and probably does suffer from female orgasmic disorder.
c. Many women cannot achieve orgasm through coitus that does not involve direct stimulation of the clitoris.
d. She probably suffers from guilt and sees sex as something shameful.

10. The most common cause of coital pain in women is
a. Vaginal infection.
b. Lack of lubrication.
c. Pelvic inflammatory disease.
d. Penile contact with the cervix.

11. When a couple experiences sexual dysfunction, a therapist may find that the sexual
dysfunction is
a. A clear sign that they need a divorce.
b. The problem that, if fixed, will solve most of their relationship problems.
c. Related to the relationship problems the couple is experiencing.
d. An excuse by the couple to approach a therapist for other reasons.

12. A professional organization that certifies sex therapists is the
a. Masters and Johnsons Institute of Sex Research.
b. American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.
c. Kinsey and Associates Sex Training Institute.
d. National Institute of Certified Sex Therapists.

13. Choose one type of sexual dysfunction. Define this dysfunction and discuss at least two
possible treatment options. You response should follow the rules of grammar, punctuation, and
spelling.

The type of sexual dysfunction that I chose to talk about is: Female Sexual Arousal Disorder. To describe female sexual arousal disorder, it is when a woman has the persistent or recurring inability to achieve sexual arousal, or even maintain that arousal until they achieve an orgasm. They can also have troubles with the lubricating when responding to sexual stimulation. If a[NLM1] 
One of two possible treatments for this disorder include; a woman to see a gynecologist, and get a thorough evaluation.  Any hormonal, vascular, or neurological problems that obstruct the lubricating or swelling response of the vagina to sexual stimuli may contribute to the disorder. More commonly, the female sexual arousal disorder has psychological causes. For the treatment to be effective, the professional needs to dig down deep to find the root of it all. Childhood sexual abuse can be a very big factor in female sexual arousal disorder, causing these women to be unresponsive sexually to their partner. They may have flashbacks of the abuse, feelings of anger, guilt, or helplessness, diminishing their ability to get aroused. An effective way to help these women is to teach them how to develop and maintain their sexual problems. This can help them surpass the feelings that the abuse left behind like the helplessness, guilt, or anger. There are other psychological problems that have been associated with this disorder including; ineffective stimulation from the partner, and guilt or anxiety about sex. Once the therapists underlines and resolves any underlining or life difficulties, they can help the woman to better understand the problems and they can work together to help the woman to a more normal sexual life.
Good job overall!  Your response included a detailed definition and treatment options for the individual.  Well done!

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