1. Sexual dysfunction is defined as the persistent or recurrent inability to react emotionally or physically to sexual stimulation in a way expected of the average healthy person or according to one’s own standards.

True | False

2. Testosterone plays a vital role in women’s sexual desire.

True | False

3. Loss of desire or inhibited sexual desire is a dysfunction unique to women.

True | False

4. Intercourse and orgasm are the normal goal for each sexual encounter.

True | False

5. Premature ejaculation is most common among younger men.

True | False

6. Homosexual and bisexual men and women experience the same range of sexual dysfunction as heterosexual women and men.

True | False

7. Although sexual response slows down in the menopausal and postmenopausal years, a woman should not expect a reduction in sexual satisfaction.

True | False

8. Some causes of dyspareunia include:

1. Frigidity
2. Vulvovaginitis, inadequate lubrication, sexual trauma, topical irritants, PID, irritable bowel syndrome, urinary tract infection, and ovarian cysts
3. Involuntary spasms in the vagina, making penetration difficult or impossible

9. Menopause can be determined:

1. When “hot flashes” and irregular menstrual cycles begin
2. When the woman is unable to conceive for one complete year
3. When the woman completes one year without a menstrual period

10. Erectile dysfunction can be caused by:

1. Psychological factors
2. Physical factors
3. Both psychological and physical factors