Question 1

Ever since he became sexually active in his teens, Serge has been able to get an erection when he masturbates but never when he is with a partner. We can describe Serge's sexual dysfunction as

Accepted Answer

Serge has never been able to obtain an erection with a partner, but he can still achieve an erection when he masturbates. This indicates that his dysfunction is lifelong and situational, as it only occurs during partner sexual activity.

Question 2

In men, sexual arousal disorder is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Erectile dysfunction is a condition where a man is unable to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. It is a common form of sexual arousal disorder in men.

Question 3

Lack of sexual desire should not be considered a clinical sexual dysfunction if the person

Accepted Answer

According to the DSM-5 criteria for Sexual Dysfunctions, one of the key features is distress or interpersonal difficulty related to the sexual dysfunction. If the person is not distressed by their lack of sexual desire, it does not meet the diagnostic criteria for a sexual dysfunction. The other options may be factors to consider in evaluating sexual desire, but they are not the primary criteria for diagnosis.

Question 4

If a male has erectile dysfunction only when he is with his partner but is able to get an erection when he is alone, this would be classified as a ________________ dysfunction.

Accepted Answer

This would be classified as situational erectile dysfunction, as it only occurs in certain situations (when he is with his partner) but not in others (when he is alone). Relationship dysfunction refers to issues in the relationship itself, generalized dysfunction means it occurs in all situations, and interpersonal refers to issues in communication and interaction with others.

Question 5

Occasional problems getting and maintaining an erection are common and are likely to be the result of any of the following except

Accepted Answer

Consuming a high carbohydrate meal is not likely to result in occasional problems getting and maintaining an erection. Drinking too much alcohol, fatigue, and anxiety can all contribute to this issue.

Question 6

In women, a prominent cause of sexual aversion disorder is

Accepted Answer

A history of sexual trauma can lead to sexual aversion disorder in women. Traumatic experiences can cause fear and anxiety that interfere with sexual interest and enjoyment.

Question 7

A lack of the subjective feelings of sexual pleasure or excitement that normally accompany sexual arousal is characteristic of

Accepted Answer

Sexual arousal disorder is characterized by the lack of subjective feelings of sexual pleasure or excitement that normally accompany sexual arousal. This can make it difficult or impossible to become sexually aroused or reach orgasm.

Question 8

Vaginismus is classified as a(n)

Accepted Answer

Vaginismus is a sexual pain disorder characterized by involuntary spasms of the pelvic floor muscles that make intercourse and other forms of vaginal penetration painful or impossible. It is not related to sexual desire or arousal, and does not necessarily impact orgasm.

Question 9

Derek has trouble achieving and maintaining an erection. What action could he take to improve his ability to achieve an erection?

Accepted Answer

Limiting alcohol consumption can help improve erectile dysfunction as excessive alcohol intake can interfere with the ability to achieve and maintain an erection. Masturbatory activities and animal protein intake are not directly associated with improving erectile dysfunction, and antidepressant medication may have side effects that could potentially worsen the condition. Therefore, the best choice for improving erectile dysfunction is to limit alcohol consumption.

Question 10

A male who thinks to himself "Am I hard enough?" when engaging in sexual activity is suffering from

Accepted Answer

The phrase "Am I hard enough?" suggests that the individual is worried about their ability to perform sexually, which is a symptom of performance anxiety. Dyspareunia refers to pain during sex, an orgasmic disorder involves difficulty reaching orgasm, and the placebo effect is not relevant to this situation.

Question 11

All of the following are common causes of erectile dysfunction except

Accepted Answer

Marijuana use is not commonly recognized as a direct cause of erectile dysfunction, whereas performance anxiety, diabetes, and low self-esteem are well-documented contributors.

Question 12

Hill (2005) reported that some of the things women reported to be frustrating regarding sexual problems included all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

The other options (not experiencing an orgasm during intercourse, partner not being affectionate, and partner refusing to have sex) are all related to sexual problems, whereas choice B is related to a perceived imbalance in sexual desire within the relationship.

Question 13

Sally sometimes experiences painful intercourse. She suffers from

Accepted Answer

Dyspareunia is a medical condition characterized by pain during sexual intercourse, which can be caused by various physical or psychological factors. Vaginismus is the involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles, making penetration difficult or impossible. Anhedonism is the inability to experience pleasure. Since Sally experiences painful intercourse, dyspareunia is the most appropriate choice.

Question 14

Manuel is neither interested in having sex, nor does he fantasize about sexual interactions. In order to fit the DSM-5 criteria for male hypoactive sexual desire disorder, he must

Accepted Answer

For a diagnosis of male hypoactive sexual desire disorder according to the DSM-5, the individual must experience distress or interpersonal difficulty as a result of the low sexual desire. The criteria do not require prescription treatments, a specific duration like two years, or an inability to achieve an erection.

Question 15

In the Canadian Contraception Study, about half of women reported that they experienced at least one of the following, except

Accepted Answer

According to the Canadian Contraception Study, about half of women reported experiencing at least one of the following: painful intercourse, lack of orgasm, and low sexual desire. However, performance anxiety is not mentioned as one of the options.

Question 16

Sexual aversion disorder describes a person who

Accepted Answer

Sexual aversion disorder is a condition where an individual experiences intense negative emotional reactions towards sexual activities, including disgust, revulsion, and avoidance. This can lead to a complete lack of sexual interest or an aversion to sexual contact. However, it does not involve a phobia related to genitalia or masturbation, which are different conditions.

Question 17

Rapid ejaculation is classified as a(n)

Accepted Answer

Rapid ejaculation is classified as an orgasmic disorder, as it is the inability to delay or control ejaculation during sexual activity.

Question 18

Yoline was sexually assaulted two years ago. Since that time, she finds it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to become sexually aroused. Yoline's dysfunction would be categorized as

Accepted Answer

The answer of Yoline was sexually assaulted two years ago....

Question 19

Dyspareunia is an example of a sexual

Accepted Answer

Dyspareunia is a medical condition characterized by pain during sexual intercourse. It is classified as a sexual pain disorder. The other options, such as addiction disorder, arousal disorder, and desire disorder, are not applicable to dyspareunia.

Question 20

According to the Canadian Contraception Study, the most common sexual problem reported by women was

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Contraception Study found that low sexual desire was the most commonly reported sexual problem among women. This was reported by 21.3% of women in the study, compared to 12.5% who reported difficulty achieving orgasm through intercourse, 7.5% who reported painful intercourse, and 4.8% who reported a partner with difficulties with premature ejaculation.

Quiz 13: Sexual Health Education