Ben enters sex therapy and shares with his therapist that he is having difficulty maintaining an erection but only during oral sex. When he is masturbating or having vaginal intercourse, he maintains his erection with no problems. How would his therapist likely classify this problem?

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The fact that Ben is able to maintain his erection during vaginal intercourse and masturbation suggests that his erectile dysfunction is not global or primary. Additionally, the fact that the problem only occurs during oral sex suggests that it is situational. Therefore, the best classification for Ben's problem is situational.

Ben Enters Sex Therapy and Shares with His Therapist That