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Discovering Human Sexuality 4e Chapter 14 Outline
Sexual Disorders Are Common
A multidisciplinary approach to treatment is preferred
Box 14.1 Sensate Focus
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder Involves Insufficient Genital Response
There Are Many Reasons for Sexual Pain in Women
Box 14.2 Dyspareunia: A Case History
Vaginismus may make intercourse impossible
Difficulty in Reaching Orgasm Is Common among Women
Psychotherapy and directed masturbation may be helpful
Box 14.3 Kegel Exercises
Faked orgasms offer a questionable solution
Lack of Interest in Sex Is Not Necessarily a Problem
Estrogen or androgen treatment may improve sexual desire in women
Sex therapy may be helpful for low sexual desire in women
Alternative views on women’s response cycles may influence treatment options
Premature Ejaculation Is Men’s Number One Sex Problem
There are different kinds of premature ejaculation
Sex therapy helps some men
Drug treatment may be effective
Delayed Ejaculation Is Not Well Understood
Erectile Disorder Has Many Causes and Treatments
Erectile disorder can have physical or psychological causes
Simple measures may alleviate the problem
Psychological treatments may be useful
PDE5 inhibitors have become the leading treatments
Erectile disorder can be treated with devices and implants
Men May Have Little Interest in Sex
Sexual Pain Is Uncommon in Men
Too Much Interest in Sex Can Cause Problems
Treatment depends on theoretical models
LGBT People Have Special Concerns
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