{"id":4201,"date":"2018-09-18T17:20:37","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T21:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amyork.ca\/academic\/zz\/?p=4201"},"modified":"2019-05-26T00:14:32","modified_gmt":"2019-05-26T04:14:32","slug":"sexual-disorders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amyork.ca\/academic\/zz\/abnormal-psychology\/sexual-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexual Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"
Sexual Norms and Behaviour<\/strong><\/p>\n o Corn Flakes and Graham Crackers were developed as foods that would lessen sexual interest (failed to do so)<\/p>\n Gender and Sexuality<\/p>\n 1) Desire phase<\/strong> = sexual interest or desire, often associated with sexually arousing fantasies or thoughts<\/p>\n 2) Excitement phase<\/strong> = men and women experience increased blood flow to genitalia (produces erection in male penis & enlargement of breasts & increased lubrication in female vagina)<\/p>\n 3) Orgasm phase<\/strong> = sexual pleasure peaks, male ejaculation almost always occurs, in women the outer walls of the vagina contract (general muscle tension)<\/p>\n 4) Resolution phase<\/strong> = relaxation and sense of well-being that usually follows orgasm o Men \u2013 associated refractory period during which further erection isn\u2019t possible o Women often able to respond again immediately<\/p>\n \uf0b7 Symptoms must last at least 6 months<\/strong> (common to have for just a month) \uf0b7 3 categories:<\/p>\n III. Sexual pain <\/strong><\/p>\n 1) Inability to have vaginal\/penetration during intercourse<\/p>\n 2) Marked vulvar, vaginal, or pelvic pain during vaginal penetration or intercourse attempts<\/p>\n 3) Marked fear or anxiety about pain or penetration<\/p>\n 4) Marked tensing of the pelvic floor muscles during attempted vaginal penetration o Vaginismus<\/strong> = involuntary muscle spasms o the outer third of the vagina, making intercourse impossible<\/p>\n Etiology of Sexual Dysfunction <\/strong><\/p>\n Biological Factors<\/p>\n Psychosocial Factors<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Begin by resolving any relationship problems \u2013 training in non-sexual communication skills and nonsexual issues o Difficulties with in-laws, child rearing<\/p>\n Recommend planning romantic events together to restore closeness and intimacy<\/p>\n Anxiety Reduction and Psychoeducation<\/p>\n Procedures to Change Attitudes and Thought<\/p>\n Communication Training<\/p>\n Directed Masturbation<\/p>\n Other Physical Treatments<\/p>\n Medications<\/p>\n When termed \u201cdisorder\u201d \u2013 diagnoses are to be considered only when the sexual attractions cause marked distress or impairment or when the person engages in sexual activities with a nonconsenting person<\/p>\n Objects of sexual attraction are described: o Fetishistic disorder<\/strong> = an inanimate object or non-genital body part o Transvestic disorder<\/strong> = cross-dressing o Pedophilic disorder<\/strong> = children<\/p>\n o Voyeuristic disorder<\/strong> = watching unsuspecting others undress or have sex o Exhibitionistic disorder<\/strong> = exposing one\u2019s genitals to an unwilling stranger o Frotteuristic disorder<\/strong> = sexual touching of an unsuspecting person o Sexual sadism disorder<\/strong> = inflicting pain o Sexual masochism disorder<\/strong> = receiving pain<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1) For at least 6 months, recurrent and intense sexually arousing fantasies, urges, or behaviours involving the observation of unsuspecting others who are naked, disrobing, or engaged in sexual activity<\/p>\n 2) Person has acted on these urges with a nonconsenting person, or the urges and fantasies cause marked distress or interpersonal problems<\/p>\n \u201cPeeping\u201d helps promote sexual arousal and is sometimes essential for it<\/p>\n 1) For at least 6 months recurrent, intense, and sexually arousing fantasies, urges, or behaviours involving showing one\u2019s genitals to an unsuspecting person<\/p>\n 2) Person has acted on these urges to a nonconsenting person, or the urges and fantasies cause clinically significant distress or interpersonal problems<\/p>\n 1) For at least 6 months, recurrent and intense and sexually arousing fantasies, urges, or behaviours involving touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person<\/p>\n 2) Person has acted on these urges with a nonconsenting person, or the urges and fantasies cause clinically significant distress<\/p>\n Sadism Criteria<\/p>\n 1) For at least 6 months, recurrent, intense, and sexually arousing fantasies, urges, or behaviours involving the physical or psychological suffering of another person<\/p>\n 2) Causes clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning or the person has acted on these urges with a nonconsenting person Masochism Criteria<\/p>\n 1) For at least 6 months, recurrent, intense, and sexually arousing fantasies, urges, or behaviours involving the act of being humiliated, beaten, bound, or made to suffer<\/p>\n 2) Causes marked distress or impairments in functioning<\/p>\n Etiology of Paraphilic Disorders <\/strong>Neurobiological Factors<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Androgens regulate sexual desire *high among sexual offenders with Paraphilic disorders<\/p>\n Childhood Sexual Abuse<\/p>\n Psychological Factors<\/p>\n Strategies to Enhance Motivation<\/p>\n CBT<\/p>\n Biological Treatments<\/p>\n o Long-term use associated with negative side effects<\/p>\n Balancing Efforts to Protect Public Against Civil Liberties for Those with Paraphilias<\/p>\n Sexual dysfunctions = persistent disruptions in the ability to experience sexual arousal, desire or orgasms, or pain associated with intercourse Paraphilic disorders = persistent and troubling attractions to unusual… Continue Reading Sexual 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Paraphilic Disorders<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Fetishistic Disorder<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Exhibitionistic Disorder<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Sexual Sadism and Masochism Disorders <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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