PSYC 333 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, Gender Role, Anal Sex
9 Dec 2015
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20% of men fear erectile problems at first intercourse, 8% experience erection problems that hindered first intercourse. As age need more stimulation to feel and systems much slower. Refractory period in 20s vs as one ages. Decreased desire/sexual satisfaction in self and partner. Risk factors for ed: depression, other mood issues, meds, post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd, age, especially 50 years , diabetes, lack of/decreased sexual desire, relationship issues, lack of physical exercise, smoking. Orgasmic disorders: female orgasmic disorder (fod), delayed ejaculation, Presence of either of the following symptoms, experienced on all/almost all (75-100%) of occasions of sexual activity: marked delay in, marked infrequency of, or absence of orgasm, marked reduced intensity of orgasmic sensations. Variability of orgasmic experiences and stimulation required (pre- orgasmic?) Comorbid with siad, other nonsexual psychological issues (e. g. , depression) Depends on many factors (e. g. , age, culture, duration, symptom severity) About 10% of women do not experience orgasm throughout their lifetime.
