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A disorder marked by a persistent Sexual dysfunction
inability to function satisfactorily in
some area of the sexual response
cycle.
The phase of the sexual response Desire phase
cycle consisting of an urge to have
sex, sexual fantasies, and sexual
attraction to others.
A male dysfunction marked by a Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
persistent reduction or lack of
interest in sex and hence a low level
of sexual activity.
A female dysfunction marked by a Female sexual interest/arousal disorder
persistent reduction or lack of
interest in sex and low sexual activity,
as well as, in some cases, limited
excitement and few sexual
sensations during sexual activity.
, The phase of the sexual response Excitement phase
cycle marked by changes in the
pelvic region, general physical
arousal, and increases in heart rate,
muscle tension, blood pressure, and
rate of breathing.
A dysfunction in which a person Erectile disorder
repeatedly fails to attain or maintain
an erection during sexual activity.
Erection during sleep. Nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT)
The fear of performing inadequately Performance anxiety
and a related tension that are
experienced during sex.
A state of mind that some people Spectator role
experience during sex, focusing on
their sexual performance to such an
extent that their performance and
their enjoyment are reduced.
The phase of the sexual response Orgasm phase
cycle during which a person's sexual
pleasure peaks and sexual tension is
released as muscles in the pelvic
region contract rhythmically.
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Terms in this set (26)
A disorder marked by a persistent Sexual dysfunction
inability to function satisfactorily in
some area of the sexual response
cycle.
The phase of the sexual response Desire phase
cycle consisting of an urge to have
sex, sexual fantasies, and sexual
attraction to others.
A male dysfunction marked by a Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
persistent reduction or lack of
interest in sex and hence a low level
of sexual activity.
A female dysfunction marked by a Female sexual interest/arousal disorder
persistent reduction or lack of
interest in sex and low sexual activity,
as well as, in some cases, limited
excitement and few sexual
sensations during sexual activity.
, The phase of the sexual response Excitement phase
cycle marked by changes in the
pelvic region, general physical
arousal, and increases in heart rate,
muscle tension, blood pressure, and
rate of breathing.
A dysfunction in which a person Erectile disorder
repeatedly fails to attain or maintain
an erection during sexual activity.
Erection during sleep. Nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT)
The fear of performing inadequately Performance anxiety
and a related tension that are
experienced during sex.
A state of mind that some people Spectator role
experience during sex, focusing on
their sexual performance to such an
extent that their performance and
their enjoyment are reduced.
The phase of the sexual response Orgasm phase
cycle during which a person's sexual
pleasure peaks and sexual tension is
released as muscles in the pelvic
region contract rhythmically.
