• What does the term sexual dysfunction mean? When can it be considered a clinical problem and when can it be considered an everyday problem?
• What are the two categories of male sexual dysfunctions?
• What is erectile dysfunction? What are the two types of erectile dysfunction? What are some possible physical causes for these dysfunctions? Is a physical or psychological cause more likely?
• What are the three types of ejaculatory dysfunctions?
• Describe the mechanism that causes retrograde ejaculation. What can cause this type of disorder?
• What is premature ejaculation? How have researchers and clinicians defined the concept of premature (i.e., “too soon”)?
• What is Masters and Johnson’s definition of premature ejaculation? How is it different than most other definitions?
• How does Kaplan define premature ejaculation? What is a concern with using this definition?
• What are some physical causes of premature ejaculation? Is a cause likely to be physical or psychological? How can a physician/psychologist make the distinction?
• What is male orgasmic disorder? What is another name for it? What do we mean when we say that it is sometimes situational? What are some possible physical causes for it? Is the cause likely to be physical or psychological?
• What is female orgasmic disorder (anorgasmia)? What are the three types? Why is the division of this category of disorders controversial? How does it compare to male orgasmic disorder?
• What are dyspareunia and vaginismus? How are they related? What are some possible causes of them?
• What is inhibited sexual desire? How is it different from discrepancy of sexual desire? What are some definitional issues in diagnosing someone with inhibited sexual desire? What are the three criteria that must be met in order for someone to be diagnosed with inhibited sexual desire?
• What is the philosophy behind Masters and Johnson’s sex therapy program? Describe its schedule of events.
• What is sensate focus? Describe its stages. What is its purpose?
• What is masturbation training? Describe its stages. What sexual dysfunction does it treat?
• What is the philosophy behind it?
• What are Kegel exercises? Why are they recommended during sex therapy?
• What is the Seman’s technique? Describe its stages. What sexual dysfunction does it treat?
• What is the Squeeze technique? Describe its stages. What sexual dysfunction does it treat?
• What features do most sex therapies have in common? How is Kaplan’s sex therapy different than behavioral sex therapy?
• What is the PLISSIT model of sex therapy? What do the letters stand for and describe?

This is not necessarily a complete list of topics covered. Please consult your text and lecture notes for omissions.
 

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