PSYCH 212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Cgmp-Specific Phosphodiesterase Type 5, Sexual Dysfunction, Sildenafil
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Partners learn general communication skills in a structured way. They then practice communicating about sex with partners. For ejaculation/orgasm problems, cb techniques are taught for use during masturbation. Stimulating up until point just before orgasm, stopping, waiting, repeat. Work for erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to penis. Increase physiological response, but do not increase sexual desire. Work for 2/3rds of men with severe ed. Surgical implants for men include silicone rods & fluid pumps. Some ssris are used to successfully treat premature ejaculation. Testosterone supplements may increase female sexual desire, but are still experimental. Sexual arousal associated with unusual activities or targets. Persistent sexual urges and fantasies associated with: Suffering or humiliation of oneself or partner. Paraphilia that leads to distress or impairment for the client or that causes harm to other people. Central problem is that sexual arousal is detached from loving relationships with another adult.