Chapter 13 - Sexual Disorders
Video Resources
Dr. Jennifer Landa Discusses Sexual Dysfunction in Women
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYZgoLxb4Tg
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)—Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Modalities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNVRzf66lBw
A Brief Description of Paraphilias
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8powiyRASGM
Dr. Tahji Huang Speaks About (Transvestite vs Gender Identity Disorder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G5T3_iMItA
Dr. Tahji Huang discusses the difference between a cross dresser and a person with gender identity disorder.
Related Websites
Cleveland Clinic’s Page on Sexual Disorders
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/hic_An_Overview_of_Sexual_Dysfunction
Psych Central’s Page on Sexual Disorders
Wikipedia Entry on Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual dysfunctions and paraphilic disorders reflect a vast array of behaviors, all of which lie along a continuum and have varying degrees of concomitant distress, ranging from no distress to severe distress. Paraphilias and paraphilic disorders include a variety of behaviors, some of which may simply reflect unusual sexual preferences, while other behaviors involve harmful and illegal activities, such as acting on pedophilic impulses. Approximately 30–47% of women and 20–31% of men have one or more sexual dysfunctions. However, it is difficult to gain accurate estimates of the epidemiology of these disorders because individuals who suffer from them are often unwilling to discuss their symptoms. There are a variety of treatment options for sexual dysfunctions, including cognitive behavioral therapy and medication.