Sexual Deviances

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Sexual Deviances

Sexual disorders are categorized into three general groups. The
groups are sexual dysfunctions, sexual deviations, and
homosexuality. These are not necessary abnormal, but what is
considered out of the norm by either the mental health
establishment, or society, or both.
The first group, sexual dysfunctions, have increased
significantly over the last decade. Which, in turn, has
increased the progress in the study and treatment of sexual
dysfunctions. One important aspect that came out of William
masters and Virginia Johnson’s research is classifying the
various forms of dysfunctions. Closely related is Kaplan’s
system which groups sexual dysfunctions according to the phase in
the sexual response cycle in which they occur.
There are three phases in the sexual response cycle. The
first one, called the desire phase, involves sexual fantasies and
interest in sexual activity. Failure to feel this in either a
man or woman is called hypoactive sexual desire. The second
phase is called the excitement phase. In this phase, the sexual
fantasy, or encounter is usually followed by physiological
changes. The absence or weakness of these responses is called
erectile dysfunction (or impotence) in men, and general sexual
dysfunction in women. The third phase is called the orgasm
phase. This is the phase of sexual response. If the man is
unable to exert control, and ejaculates very quickly, this is
called premature ejaculation. If, on the other hand, ejaculation
is greatly delayed, or does not happen at all, this is called
retarded ejaculation. A delay or absence of orgasm in women is
called orgastic dysfunction.
There are two more types of sexual dysfunction that do not
fit completely with this typology. The first is a female
disorder called vaginisimus. This occurs when, during coitus,
the walls of the vagina contract involuntarily, making insertion
of the penis difficult or impossible. The second disorder is
dyspareunia, or pain during intercourse. This occurs in both
sexes, but is usually a female complaint.
To make these types even more specific, Kaplan subdivides
these disorders into two dimensions. They are primary and
secondary. Primary dysfunction has been with the individual as
far back as their earliest sexual experiences. In a secondary
dysfunction the response has been normal on at least one
occasion, but is abnormal at the time of diagnosis.
Sexual inadequacy is a common fear among men and women
alike. Many psychologists state that this fear ...

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