Deck 12: Sexual Problems and Solutions

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

Many women cannot achieve orgasm through coitus that does not involve direct stimulation of the clitoris.

Question 2

Treatment for a woman with vulvodynia might include __________.

A) exercise
B) testosterone
C) hot compresses
D) topical creams.

Answer 2

topical creams.

Question 3

Recent research on the effects of SSRI antidepressants on sexual functioning suggests that __________.

A) Some of the sexual functioning impairment experienced while taking SSRIs may not cease after stopping the medication.
B) Almost all patients who take SSRIs experience serious sexual side effects and impairment of sexual functioning.
C) The possibility of experiencing sexual side effects from SSRIs is actually quite slim.
D) Most types of SSRIs cause permanent damage to sexual functioning.

Answer 3

Some of the sexual functioning impairment experienced while taking SSRIs may not cease after stopping the medication.

Question 4

During sexual intercourse, John is unable to focus on erotic sensations and allow reflexes like erection and orgasm to occur naturally. Instead, he focuses on self-doubts and thinks, "Will I be able to do it this time? Will this be another failure?" It is likely that John is suffering from __________.

A) a lack of sexual skills.
B) performance anxiety.
C) confusion about his sexual identity.
D) negative attitude about sex due to cultural influences.

Question 5

Exercises in which sex partners take turns giving and receiving pleasurable stimulation in nongenital areas of the body are called __________.

A) sensual focus exercises.
B) sexual focus exercises.
C) sensory focus exercises.
D) sensate focus exercises.

Question 6

While the guidelines of __________ are not widely used by therapists today, their innovations are incorporated into the methods used in therapy.

A) Masters and Johnson
B) Knudson and Kingsberg
C) Carvalho and Nobre
D) Ralph and McNicholas

Question 7

One study of postmenopausal women found that after using testosterone patches of various doses for 24 weeks, __________.

A) women taking 150-?g testosterone had a mean increase of 2.1 satisfying sexual episodes per 4-week period.
B) women taking 300-?g testosterone had a mean increase of 1.2 satisfying sexual episodes per week.
C) Women using the patch reported a heightened sexual desire.
D) Women using the patch reported no chance in sexual desire.

Question 8

Which is an oral medication that relaxes the muscles that surround the small blood vessels in the penis, allowing them to dilate so that blood can flow into them more freely?

A) Bremelanotide
B) Cialis
C) Alprostadil
D) Phentolamine

Question 9

Which is a muscle relaxant that is injected into the corpus cavernosum of the penis, relaxing the muscles that surround the arteries in the penis, allowing the vessels to dilate and blood to flow more freely?

A) Phentolamine
B) Cialis
C) Levitra
D) Uprima

Question 10

The drug __________ heightens brain levels of dopamine.

A) Phentolamine
B) Cialis
C) Prevacid
D) Uprima

Question 11

The drug __________ is used to treat Parkinson's and frequently has the "side effect" of an erection.

A) L-dopa
B) Cialis
C) Prevacid
D) Phentolamine

Question 12

Which of the following statements is accurate about treatments related to sexual arousal?

A) Treatments for males and females are equally available.
B) There are more treatments for males than females.
C) There are more treatments for females than males.
D) Females are not in need of treatments.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding orgasmic disorders?

A) Few men have difficulty reaching orgasm.
B) Few women have difficulty reaching orgasm.
C) Males and females experience orgasmic disorders at the same rate.
D) There is no treatment available for orgasmic disorders.

Question 14

The start-stop method was devised to treat __________.

A) premature ejaculation
B) a history of inhibited sexual desire.
C) low sexual drive
D) erectile dysfunction

Question 15

What is the treatment for when sexual pain is caused by vaginismus?

A) insertion of fingers or vaginal dilators of increasing size under circumstances in which the woman remains relaxed
B) abstinence
C) drug therapy
D) the "stop-start" method

Question 16

Erectile dysfunction usually develops after a period of normal functioning.

Question 17

Women who have never had an orgasm by any means are sometimes labeled as non-orgasmic.

Question 18

An individual usually takes on a spectator role because of performance anxiety.

Question 19

Premature ejaculation is a sexual problem in which a male persistently and recurrently has difficulty reaching orgasm, causing clinically significant distress.

Question 20

Painful intercourse is more common in men.

Question 21

Abrupt changes in sexual desire are more often explained by psychological and interpersonal factors.

Question 22

Anxiety is the most commonly reported psychosocial factor impacting changes in sexual desire.

Question 23

Masters and Johnson pioneered the use of direct cognitive-behavioral approaches to treating sexual problems.

Question 24

Recent research shows sex therapy is not an effective treatment for lack of sexual interest or desire in women.

Question 25

Sensate focus exercises are typically carried out in a group setting.

Question 26

Viagra works in pretty much the same way in women as it does in men.

Question 27

The "little pink pill" is effective and low risk.

Question 28

Addressing self-defeating attitudes and expectations and sex educations are cognitive components of sex therapy.

Question 29

Some men lack sexual desire because of a deficiency in estrogen.

Question 30

In sex therapy, a man with an erectile disorder is taught how to "will" an erection.

Question 31

Penile implant surgery is irreversible.

Question 32

Vascular surgery is the only way to improve ED.

Question 33

Alprostadil can be injected into the corpus cavernosum of the penis or used as a suppository in gel form.

Question 34

Buying drugs online instead of going to a pharmacy is a convenient and reliable way to receive medications.

Question 35

K-Y Jelly can be a simple and easy way to deal with lack of lubrication.

Question 36

Giving oneself permission is one of the elements commonly found in directed masturbation programs.

Question 37

Treatment of male orgasmic disorder generally focuses on increasing sexual stimulation and reducing performance anxiety

Question 38

James Semans introduced the "stop-start" method.

Question 39

Many cases of sexual pain stem from lack of adequate lubrication.

Question 40

List the DSM's four categories of sexual dysfunctions.

Question 41

List three major psychological factors that can lead to sexual dysfunctions.

Question 42

Describe male hypoactive desire disorder.

Question 43

Given what you have learned about orgasmic disorders, draw conclusions as to why orgasmic disorder is so much more prevalent in women than in men.

Question 44

Discuss the causes and symptoms of dyspareunia in women.

Question 45

Discuss some of the causes of painful intercourse for men.

Question 46

Describe vulvodyinia and vaginismus in women.

Question 47

List some of the biological factors that may contribute to the development of sexual problems.

Question 48

List some of the health conditions/diseases that can impair erectile response because of the interference with the production of testosterone.

Question 49

Discuss different psychosocial factors as they relate to sexual dysfunction.

Question 50

Describe the therapeutic use of sensate focus.

Question 51

List three biological approaches to treating erectile disorder.

Question 52

List some of the oral medications that may be used to treat erectile problems and briefly explain how they work.

Question 53

List two of the injection treatments that may be used to treat erectile problems and briefly explain how it works.

Question 54

Briefly explain how a vacuum pump works in treating erectile problems.

Question 55

List three treatments available (or in development) for women with sexual arousal disorder.

Question 56

Describe how the Female-Superior Position is used in the treatment of female orgasmic disorder.

Question 57

List some of the common elements found in directed masturbation programs.

Question 58

Discuss the difference between delayed ejaculation and premature (early) ejaculation.

Question 59

Briefly describe the "stop-start" method and how it is used for treating early ejaculation.

Question 60

Describe the generalization that can be made about the occurrence of sexual problems and dysfunctions.

Question 61

Discuss hypoactive sexual desire and how it may be successfully treated.

Question 62

Describe the sexual problem relating to becoming aroused.

Question 63

Describe the sexual problem relating to orgasm.

Question 64

Discuss both early and delayed ejaculation disorders in men including possible treatment options

Question 65

Describe the two sexual pain problems that apply to women only including possible treatment options.

Question 66

Describe the biological factors related to sexual problems.

Question 67

Describe the psychosocial factors related to sexual problems.

Question 68

Describe the aims of sex therapists.

Question 69

Explain the techniques and process that would be communicated to a client with erectile dysfunction to treat him in sex therapy.

Question 70

Discuss some of the biological treatments that might be used in treatment of erectile problems.

Question 71

Discuss in detail the elements that are commonly found in masturbation programs.