18 Questions
What is a common sexual dysfunction for men that involves the inability to have or maintain an erection?
Erectile Disorder (inability to have or maintain an erection)
According to research, what do most women who experience sexual distress relate it to?
Their emotional relationship with the partner during sex
Which therapy approach helps men learn ways to control their urge to ejaculate?
Behaviorally oriented therapy
What is a common way in which sexual dysfunctions are treated in men?
Taking a pill like Viagra
What is a sexual dysfunction that involves distress over infrequently or never experiencing orgasm for women?
Female Orgasmic Disorder (distress over infrequently or never experiencing orgasm)
What do people with paraphilias experience despite directing their sexual desire in unusual ways?
Sexual desire
What percentage of men report thinking about sex every day?
54 percent
What do societal warnings tell women about premarital sex?
Nice girls don't engage in premarital sex.
What percentage of all males have masturbated at least once?
94 percent
Why is it stated that men have stronger sex drives than women?
Because sex is a cheap investment for men.
What is the term used to describe the view that premarital sex is permissible for males but not for females?
Double standard
What percentage of women report thinking about sex every day according to the text?
19 percent
What is the main difference in sex hormone production between males and females?
Males have consistent production of androgens, while females have cyclical production of estrogens and progesterone
Which statement accurately describes male sexual behavior according to the text?
Men can engage in sexual activities at any time due to fairly constant androgen production
What is the primary effect of androgens in males, according to the text?
Deepening of the voice and growth of body hair
Which statement best describes the pattern of female sex hormone production?
Estrogens are produced consistently, while progesterone follows a cyclical pattern in females
Based on the text, which statement accurately reflects female receptivity to sex?
Women are receptive to sex throughout their cycles, unlike nonhumans
What allows men to be capable of sexual activities without regard to biological cycles?
Fairly constant production of androgens by the testes
Explore the evidence suggesting that males have a stronger sex drive than females, and analyze whether this is due to societal influences or innate differences. Learn about the frequency of sexual thoughts between men and women and delve into the topic of masturbation.
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