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Dimensions of Human Sexuality, 6/e
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Sexual Response, Dysfunction, and Therapy
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Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, you should be able to:

Describe the sources of sexual arousal and explain which parts of the central nervous system are important in the process of sexual arousal.

Describe how the subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system mediate sexual response.

Summarize the findings regarding the complex nature of hormonal inferences on sexual response.

Describe the characteristics of each of the phases of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle, and briefly summarize the criticisms surroundings the model.

Describe Kaplan's triphasic model of sexual repose and summarize the advantages of this model.

Contrast the scientific models of human sexual response with experiences of real people.

List and describe the influences of culture and gender on sexual response.

Summarize the issues that surround the striving for simultaneous orgasms.

Summarize the findings regarding multiple orgasms in women and men.

Summarize the findings regarding the possibility of female ejaculation and the existence of a G spot on the wall of the vagina.

Summarize the results of the human search for aphrodisiacs, and describe what is known about those factors that seem to truly enhance sexual response.

Explain how the concept of "sexual dysfunction" is connected to cultural and subjective sexual norms and expectations.

Distinguish among lifelong, acquired, situational, and generalized dysfunctions.

List the major features that distinguish between hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSD) and sexual aversion.

Summarize what is known about the likely origins of HSD and sexual aversion, and briefly describe the general approach to treating these disorders, especially sensate focus.

Describe the important features of erectile disorder in men and arousal disorder in women.

Describe the hypothesized origins of the arousal disorders, emphasizing the psychological and physiological factors involved.

List and describe the various treatments for the arousal disorders.

Describe the important features of female and male orgasmic disorders, and summarize what is known about their likely origins.

Describe the important features of premature ejaculation, the likely origins of this disorder, and the various treatment techniques for this condition.

List and describe two common pain-producing sexual dysfunctions and summarize what is known about their likely origins.

Describe the most common interventions for dyspareunia and vaginismus.

List some of the common medical conditions and medical treatments that can affect sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm.

Summarize the important factors and issues to consider when seeking help for sexual dysfunctions.

Summarize the ethical considerations that surround sex therapy, including those involved in sex therapy for gay men and lesbians.

Summarize the important points to consider in a critical evaluation of sex therapy.