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Psychotherapy: 122b - Sexual Disorders

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This flashcard set defines paraphilic disorders as intense, atypical sexual interests that cause significant distress or impairment, and may involve illegal behavior. It also highlights that treatment outcomes for sex offenders are variable, with comprehensive, long-term interventions lowering recidivism to around 15%, but requiring ongoing monitoring and support.

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What are the treament outcomes for sex offenders?

Variable - best with comprehensive treatment

  • Increased recidivism (repeat offense) with time

  • Comprehensive treatment:

    • 15% recidivism

  • Requires long-term maintenance and surveillance

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Definition

What are the treament outcomes for sex offenders?

Variable - best with comprehensive treatment

  • Increased recidivism (repeat offense) with time

  • Comprehensive treatment:<...

What is a paraphilic disorder?

Paraphilic disorder:

  • Recurrent, intense, sexually arousing atypical sexual inte...

What percent of women experience female orgasmic disorder?

24%

Describe the principles of sex therapy

The sexual relationship is the patinet

  • Focus: revise the sexual script

What is a paraphilia?

Atypical sexual interest w/consenting adult human partners

(Paraphilic disorder = when ...

Phsyical therapy would be most helpful to treat which type of sexual dysfunction?

Genti-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

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Psychotherapy: 122b - Sexual Disorders
TermDefinition

What are the treament outcomes for sex offenders?

Variable - best with comprehensive treatment

  • Increased recidivism (repeat offense) with time

  • Comprehensive treatment:

    • 15% recidivism

  • Requires long-term maintenance and surveillance

What is a paraphilic disorder?

Paraphilic disorder:

  • Recurrent, intense, sexually arousing atypical sexual interests

  • Causes clincally significant distress or impairment in function

    • Includes sexual offenses

(paraphrased DSM-5)

What percent of women experience female orgasmic disorder?

24%

Describe the principles of sex therapy

The sexual relationship is the patinet

  • Focus: revise the sexual script

    • Learn new skills

    • Communication and feedback are crucial - works best both members of the couple are involved

What is a paraphilia?

Atypical sexual interest w/consenting adult human partners

(Paraphilic disorder = when the atypical sexual interest is problematic or illegal)

Phsyical therapy would be most helpful to treat which type of sexual dysfunction?

Genti-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

Which medications may be helpful in the treatment of paraphilias and/or hypersexuality?

  • SSRIs

  • Anti-androgen hormones

What are the general interventions for sexual dysfunction?

  • Behavioral techniques

  • Cognitive strategies

  • Couples therapy (sex therapy)

  • Individual psychotherapy

  • Integration with medical teams