DSM-5 Sexual Dysfunctions Quiz

Sexual Dysfunction

• Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is NOT listed as a sexual dysfunction in DSM-5.
• Important consideration when making a diagnosis of sexual dysfunction: the clinician's own cultural and sexual biases.

Factors that Contribute to Sexual Dysfunction

• NOT a factor: socioeconomic status.
• Possible causes of sexual dysfunction: decreased sexual desire in an individual's partner, decreased sexual satisfaction in an individual's partner.

Types of Sexual Dysfunction

• Lifelong sexual dysfunction: present since the individual became sexually active.
• Acquired sexual dysfunction: develops after a period of normal sexual function.
• Generalized sexual dysfunction: affects all aspects of sexual function.
• Situational sexual dysfunction: affects specific aspects of sexual function.

Manifestations of Sexual Dysfunction

• Manifestation of erectile disorder: decreased rigidity or hardness of erection.
• Manifestation of female sexual dysfunction: difficulty in sexual response or experiencing sexual pleasure.
• Manifestation of male sexual dysfunction: difficulty in sexual response or experiencing sexual pleasure.

Causes of Sexual Dysfunction

• Possible cause of acquired erectile disorder: decreased sexual desire in an individual's partner.
• Possible cause of female sexual dysfunction: decreased sexual satisfaction in an individual's partner.
• Possible cause of male sexual dysfunction: decreased sexual satisfaction in an individual's partner.
• Possible cause of lifelong sexual dysfunction: cultural and religious beliefs.
• Possible cause of acquired sexual dysfunction: relationship problems.

Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction

• Underestimation: individuals may not report their symptoms due to shame or embarrassment.
• One possible reason why sexual dysfunction is thought to be more prevalent than current estimates: many individuals may not seek treatment.

Category of Sexual Dysfunction

• The umbrella category for disorders associated with clinically significant difficulty in sexual response or the ability to experience sexual pleasure: sexual dysfunction disorders.

Test your knowledge on sexual dysfunctions listed in the DSM-5. This quiz covers disorders such as delayed ejaculation, erectile disorder, female orgasmic disorder, and female sexual interest/arousal disorder.