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Course in Advanced Management of Sexual Dysfunctions

Master practical, evidencebased techniques for treating sexual dysfunctions, build clinical confidence, improve patient outcomes, and provide effective, timely solutions that strengthen your practice and therapeutic impact.

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👨🏻‍🏫 16 Topics
▽ TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL SEXOLOGY AND FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN SEXUAL RESPONSE
6 Lessons00:34:03
You will learn to assess and treat sexual function from a clinical sexology perspective: anatomy, vascular, neurological and hormonal mechanisms, phases and desire of the sexual cycle, identity, and biopsychosocial factors affecting treatment.

▶ 1.1 Concepts of Clinical Sexology, Sexual Health, and Sexual Behavior

You will learn what clinical sexology is and how to assess and treat sexual function by integrating anatomy, vascular, neurological, hormonal, and emotional factors, and how habits and cardiovascular health affect it.

04:50

▶ 1.2 Psychological Components, Dimensions of Sexuality, and Personality

This content examines the complex interplay between personality, identity, and sexuality, focusing on biopsychosocial dimensions. It highlights how emotional defenses and relational dynamics impact intimate experiences and overall sexual well-being.

05:57

▶ 1.3 Physiological Model of the Human Sexual Response Cycle [Masters and Johnson]

The human sexual response cycle has four phases: arousal, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. It focuses on vasocongestion and muscle tension, crucial for assessing sexual dysfunction and informing clinical interventions for both men and women.

05:37

▶ 1.4 The Three-Phase Model and the Inclusion of Sexual Desire [Helen Singer Kaplan]

You will learn to identify the desire phase as the cognitive and neuroendocrine component of the triphasic model and its impact on the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions.

05:46

▶ 1.5 Circular Female Sexual Response Model [Rosemary Basson]

You will learn how the circular model of the female sexual cycle explains responsive desire from sexual neutrality, the role of emotional intimacy, and its clinical implications for depathologizing and treating dysfunctions.

05:48

▶ 1.6 Integrated Anatomy and Physiology of the Male and Female Sexual Response

You will learn genital anatomy, vascular mechanisms and innervation, nitric oxide, the pudendal nerve, the phases of the sexual response, and their clinical relevance.

06:05

▽ TOPIC 2: CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS
6 Lessons00:34:14
You will learn to diagnose sexual dysfunctions according to DSM-5 and ICD-11: minimum criteria of 6 months, distress, intensity, onset, context and severity specifiers, exclusions, differential diagnosis, and prevalence by sex and age.

▶ 2.1 Evolution of Classification Systems: DSM-IV-TR, DSM-5, and ICD-10/ICD-11

You will learn how the classification and criteria for sexual dysfunctions changed from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5 and ICD-11: new categories, criteria of at least 6 months, 75 to 100 percent, distress, and depathologization.

06:08

▶ 2.2 Clinical Definition of Sexual Dysfunction and Cross-Cutting Criteria of the DSM-5

Sexual dysfunction affects an individual's erotic response and pleasure, involving cognitive and emotional aspects. Diagnosis follows DSM-5 criteria, requiring six months of symptoms, significant distress, and exclusion of other causes.

05:29

▶ 2.3 Temporal Criteria for Chronicity and Assessment of Significant Clinical Distress

A six-month temporal criterion is vital for diagnosing sexual dysfunction, distinguishing chronic issues from temporary disturbances. Clinically significant distress is key in evaluation, ensuring accurate and patient-centered care.

05:37

▶ 2.4 Clinical Specifiers: Lifelong vs. Acquired, Generalized vs. Situational

You will learn to distinguish sexual dysfunctions by lifelong versus acquired onset and generalized versus situational scope to infer likely etiology and guide appropriate treatment.

05:56

▶ 2.5 Exclusion Criteria and General Differential Diagnosis

You will learn to apply exclusion criteria during assessment to distinguish primary sexual dysfunctions from secondary conditions: mental disorders, illnesses, medications, relationship conflicts, or normal variation.

05:50

▶ 2.6 Epidemiology and Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunctions by Sex and Age

Sexual dysfunction affects 30-45% of women and 20-30% of men globally. Low libido and premature ejaculation are common issues. Aging impacts these conditions, but stigma and misinformation lead to significant underreporting in clinical settings.

05:14

▽ TOPIC 3: ETIOLOGY AND MULTIDIMENSIONAL EXPLANATORY MODELS
6 Lessons00:34:34
You will learn to diagnose and treat sexual dysfunctions: identify temporary factors, organic and pharmacological causes, manage performance anxiety with attentional techniques, and apply relational and cultural strategies.

▶ 3.1 Classification of Etiological Factors: Predisposing, Precipitating, and Maintaining Factors [Hawton]

You will learn to identify and distinguish predisposing, precipitating, and maintaining factors in Hawton's temporal model to diagnose and guide the treatment of sexual dysfunctions.

05:37

▶ 3.2 Organic and Medical Bases: Endocrine, Vascular, and Neurological Disorders

You will learn to identify how vascular, hormonal, and neurological changes, as well as the effects of medications, influence sexual response and their clinical relevance to sexological diagnosis and management.

06:06

▶ 3.3 Individual Psychological Factors: Performance Anxiety, Spectator Role, and Self-Observation

You will learn how performance anxiety and the spectator role activate the sympathetic system, inhibit arousal, and create a self-fulfilling prophecy, and which sexological strategies to use.

05:47

▶ 3.4 Etiological Model of Sexual Anxiety and Cognitive Distraction [David Barlow]

This model explores how attentional processes and anxiety affect erectile dysfunction. It shows that cognitive distractions can enhance arousal in patients, revealing that the issue lies in cognitive interference rather than physiological capacity.

05:15

▶ 3.5 Interpersonal Factors and Couple Dynamics in Sexual Dysfunctions

You will learn how conflict and poor communication between partners affect desire and sexual dysfunction, and how relational strategies involving communication, intimacy, and a dyadic approach can restore erotic connection.

05:55

▶ 3.6 Influence of Sociocultural Factors, Restrictive Sex Education, and Sexual Myths

Sociocultural factors and restrictive upbringings create performance anxiety and guilt in sexual experiences. Distorted myths hinder intimacy and communication. Dismantling these beliefs promotes cognitive flexibility and improves erotic connections.

05:54

▽ TOPIC 4: CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND THE SEXOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS
7 Lessons00:40:11
Learn to assess sexual dysfunction comprehensively: sexological and couples interviews, identify organic, psychogenic and mixed causes, use questionnaires and self-reports, gynecological and urological exams, and psychophysiological tests.

▶ 4.1 Objectives and Fundamental Areas of Assessment in Clinical Sexology

You will learn to comprehensively assess sexual problems: define problem behaviors, distinguish biological, psychogenic, or mixed etiologies, and identify medical, psychological, and relational factors to guide treatment.

05:29

▶ 4.2 The Clinical Sexological Interview and the Construction of the Psychosexual History

You will learn to conduct a sexological clinical interview, structure the medical history, assess psychosexual and relationship development, distinguish organic from psychogenic causes, and use cognitive behavioral assessment and questionnaires.

05:40

▶ 4.3 Assessment of the Couples Relationship, Communication, and Intimacy

Clinical sexology evaluates couples as interconnected systems, focusing on emotional intimacy and communication. By identifying dysfunction and encouraging dialogue, clinicians aim to restore trust and enhance erotic enjoyment in relationships.

05:22

▶ 4.4 Use of Self-Reported Questionnaires and Inventories [FSFI, IIEF, GRISS, SAI-E, MSHQ]

Self-reported questionnaires are vital in clinical sexology for assessing sexual experiences. They allow precise evaluations of dysfunction and inform treatment strategies, ensuring personalized care for individuals and couples throughout therapy.

05:48

▶ 4.5 Self-Observation Records and Sexological Self-Reports

You will learn when and how to use sexological self-monitoring: what data to record, how to operationalize it, its limitations such as hypervigilance and bias, and how to integrate it clinically to monitor and improve treatment.

05:21

▶ 4.6 Physical Examination and Specialized Gynecological/Urological Evaluation

Gynecological and urological evaluations are essential for diagnosing sexual dysfunction in both genders. These include physical exams and lab tests to identify underlying causes, resulting in effective and personalized treatment plans.

06:18

▶ 4.7 Psychophysiological Evaluation and Complementary Medical Tests [Rigiscan, Doppler Ultrasound]

Psychophysiological evaluation in sexology distinguishes organic from psychogenic causes of erectile dysfunction. Tests like Doppler ultrasound and nocturnal monitoring assess vascular health, guiding effective treatment options.

06:13

▽ TOPIC 5: FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS: SEXUAL INTEREST-AROUSAL DISORDER
6 Lessons00:34:51
You will learn DSM-5 diagnosis: at least 3 symptoms for at least 6 months with distress, lubrication pathophysiology, causes, differential diagnosis, and practical treatment using psychoeducation, CBT, desensitization, and couples therapy.

▶ 5.1 Definition and Unified Restructuring in the DSM-5

You will learn why female sexual interest and arousal disorder was unified, its criteria of at least 3 of 6 symptoms for at least 6 months and clinically significant distress, and how to apply them in assessment and treatment.

05:42

▶ 5.2 Diagnostic Criteria and Clinical Manifestations of Reduced Interest and Arousal

You will learn the DSM-5 criteria for female sexual interestarousal disorder: ≥3 of 6 symptoms for ≥6 months with distress, and how it manifests cognitively, behaviorally, physiologically, and affectively.

05:41

▶ 5.3 Pathophysiology of Genital Vasocongestion and Vaginal Lubrication

You will learn how pelvic vasocongestion, vasodilation, increased blood flow, and neurohormonal mediators produce vaginal lubrication through transudation, and how disruption causes dryness and sexual dysfunction.

05:32

▶ 5.4 Multicausal Etiology: Hormonal, Cognitive, Relational, and Stress Factors

This content explores the factors influencing female sexual interest and arousal disorders, including hormonal changes, psychological barriers, and relational dynamics, showing how these elements affect intimacy and overall erotic functioning.

06:00

▶ 5.5 Differential Diagnosis and Comorbidity with Other Disorders

You will learn to differentially diagnose female sexual interestarousal disorder, distinguish psychiatric, medication-related, medical, and contextual causes, and recognize comorbidities for an interdisciplinary approach.

05:49

▶ 5.6 Characterization of Sexual Aversion and Its Differential Clinical Management

You will learn to identify the symptoms and causes of sexual aversion, distinguish it from vaginismus or low desire, and apply a treatment plan: psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, gradual desensitization, and couples work.

06:07

▽ TOPIC 6: FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS: FEMALE ORGASMIC DISORDER
6 Lessons00:35:07
You will learn DSM-5 and ICD-11 criteria, neurophysiology, primary, secondary, generalized and situational classifications, assessment and causes of female orgasmic disorder, and therapeutic approaches including clitoral stimulation.

▶ 6.1 Definition and Diagnostic Criteria in the DSM-5 and ICD-11

You will learn the DSM-5 and ICD-11 criteria for female orgasmic disorder: duration and frequency, exclusion of medical or pharmacological causes, and primarysecondary and situationalgeneralized specifiers.

05:41

▶ 6.2 Neurophysiology of the Female Orgasm and Variability in Response

You will learn the neurophysiology of female orgasm: sacral and brain centers, pelvic contractions, clitoral and other stimulation pathways, individual variability, and cognitive, emotional, and clinical factors that modulate it.

05:53

▶ 6.3 Primary vs. Secondary Anorgasmia, Generalized vs. Situational

This summary explores the classification of female anorgasmia into primary, secondary, generalized, and situational types, highlighting the importance of understanding onset and context for effective treatment in clinical sexology.

05:47

▶ 6.4 The Role of Clitoral Stimulation and Myths About Coital Orgasm

You will learn why the clitoris is key to female orgasm, why clitoral stimulation is normal and not a dysfunction, and how to incorporate it into therapy and relationships to enhance pleasure.

05:44

▶ 6.5 Organic and Psychological Etiology of Female Orgasmic Disorder

You will learn the biological and psychological causes of female orgasmic disorder, the cognitive and relationship mechanisms that maintain it, and key therapeutic approaches: desensitization, communication, and clitoral stimulation.

05:58

▶ 6.6 Specific Assessment and Differential Diagnosis of Orgasmic Disorder

The assessment of female orgasmic disorder includes a thorough psychosexual history, clinical evaluations, and standardized psychometric tools. It identifies dysfunction types and rules out medical causes to guide effective treatment.

06:04

▽ TOPIC 7: FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS: GENITOPELVIC PAIN-PENETRATION DISORDER
6 Lessons00:35:32
Learn to diagnose and treat DSM-5 genito-pelvic painpenetration disorder: criteria, sexological and pelvic assessment, causes such as inflammation, hypertonicity and conditioning, and treatments: CBT, desensitization and physiotherapy.

▶ 7.1 Diagnostic Unification of Vaginismus and Dyspareunia in the DSM-5

You will learn why DSM-5 unifies vaginismus and dyspareunia under Genito-Pelvic PainPenetration Disorder, its criteria of 4 dimensions and at least 6 months, and the implications for multidisciplinary assessment and treatment.

05:52

▶ 7.2 Diagnostic Criteria: Penetration Difficulty, Pain, Fear/Anxiety, and Muscle Tension

You will learn to identify symptoms, fear mechanisms and pelvic hypertonicity, diagnostic criteria, and multidisciplinary treatment options including CBT, desensitization, and physical therapy for genito-pelvic painpenetration disorder.

05:59

▶ 7.3 Organic Etiology: Infections, Endometriosis, Vulvovaginal Atrophy, and Vulvodynia

You will learn to identify how recurrent infections, endometriosis, atrophy, and vulvodynia cause inflammation, nociceptive sensitization, and pelvic floor hypertonicity, and guide diagnosis and treatment.

06:09

▶ 7.4 Psychological Etiology: Penetration Phobia, Traumatic History, and Conditioning

You will learn how phobic conditioning, trauma, restrictive upbringing, and anticipatory anxiety cause pelvic spasms and genitopelvic pain, and how desensitization and restructuring break the cycle.

05:52

▶ 7.5 Clinical Assessment of Pelvic Pain and Adapted Gynecological Examination

This guide focuses on evaluating genitopelvic pain disorder, emphasizing a compassionate approach to sexological history and adapted gynecological exams to ensure patient safety and comfort in diagnosis and treatment for enhanced sexual well-being.

05:44

▶ 7.6 Impact on the Couples Relationship and Assessment of an Unconsummated Marriage

You will learn how genito-pelvic pain with penetration affects couples and how to assess and treat it: physical and psychological causes, examination, pelvic floor retraining, dilator desensitization, and dyadic therapy.

05:56

▽ TOPIC 8: MALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS: MALE HYPOACTIVE SEXUAL DESIRE DISORDER
5 Lessons00:27:56
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder in men is a complex issue involving persistent lack of erotic thoughts and desire. This introduction explores its causes, the role of testosterone, and how stress and anxiety influence male libido and relationships.

▶ 8.1 DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Hypoactive Sexual Desire in Men

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder in men involves a persistent lack of erotic thoughts and desire. Diagnosis requires symptoms lasting six months and causing distress, excluding other causes, with careful clinical assessment of individual factors.

05:32

▶ 8.2 Assessment of Male Sexual Drive, Thoughts, and Erotic Fantasies

You will learn to assess male hypoactive sexual desire: evaluate fantasies and erotic ideation, distinguish asexuality or couple discrepancies, and perform biological and psychological differential diagnosis.

05:38

▶ 8.3 The Role of Androgens [Testosterone] and Prolactin in Male Desire

Testosterone is vital for male libido and sexual drive, affecting erotic motivation. Its deficiency and conditions like hyperprolactinemia can reduce sexual function. Thorough evaluations are crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

05:54

▶ 8.4 Psychological Factors, Body Image, and Stress in Male Libido

This text explores how physiological stress and performance anxiety affect male sexual desire. It highlights the impact of body image and relationship dynamics, underscoring the need for interventions to enhance emotional trust and communication.

05:27

▶ 8.5 Differential Diagnosis with Asexuality and Discrepancy in Sexual Desire Within the Couple

You will learn to distinguish hypoactive sexual desire disorder from asexuality and desire discrepancy between partners, and apply clinical criteria of duration, distress, and pervasiveness for an accurate diagnosis.

05:25

▽ TOPIC 9: MALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS: ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
6 Lessons00:34:54
You will learn to diagnose and quantify erectile dysfunction using DSM-5, IIEF, nocturnal tumescence and Doppler ultrasound, identify organic and psychogenic causes, understand pathophysiology, and refer based on cardiovascular risk.

▶ 9.1 Definition and Diagnostic Criteria for Erectile Dysfunction According to the DSM-5

You will learn to diagnose erectile disorder according to the DSM-5: difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, or reduced rigidity, in 75–100% of encounters for ≥6 months, differential diagnosis, and specifiers.

05:09 🔒

▶ 9.2 Neurobiology and Vascular Hemodynamics of Penile Erection

You will learn how sacral parasympathetic innervation releases nitric oxide to raise cGMP and relax smooth muscle, how arterial filling and the veno-occlusive mechanism sustain erection, and how the sympathetic pathway and PDE5 cause detumescence.

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▶ 9.3 Organic Etiology: Vascular, Neuropathic, Endocrine, and Structural Causes

Erectile dysfunction is related to vascular, neuropathic, endocrine, and structural causes that disrupt blood flow and nerve signaling. Thorough clinical evaluation is essential to identify these issues and create effective treatment plans.

06:10 🔒

▶ 9.4 Psychogenic Etiology: Performance Anxiety, Self-Observation, and Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

This analysis explores the neurobiological mechanisms of performance anxiety in men, showing how psychological factors and self-monitoring disrupt erectile function. It highlights the need for therapy to break this damaging cycle.

06:01 🔒

▶ 9.5 Erectile Dysfunction as an Early Marker of Cardiovascular Risk and Endothelial Damage

You will learn why vascular erectile dysfunction, caused by reduced arterial caliber and endothelial dysfunction, is an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease, offering a 2–6 year window, and how to assess and refer the patient.

05:41 🔒

▶ 9.6 Specific Diagnostic Evaluation: IIEF, Nocturnal Tumescence [Rigiscan], and Penile Doppler Ultrasound

You will learn to diagnose and quantify erectile dysfunction using the IIEF questionnaire, nocturnal tumescence monitoring, and dynamic Doppler ultrasound to distinguish psychogenic from organic causes and assess severity.

06:10 🔒

▽ TOPIC 10: MALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS: PREMATURE, DELAYED, AND ANEJACULATION
6 Lessons00:33:46
Premature ejaculation is a common sexual dysfunction characterized by ejaculation within a minute of penetration. Understanding its definitions and implications from DSM-5 and ICD-11 can guide effective treatment and address the distress it causes.

▶ 10.1 DSM-5 and ICD-11 Diagnostic Criteria for Premature Ejaculation

The DSM-5 defines premature ejaculation as ejaculation within a minute of penetration, requiring six months of occurrence and distress. The ICD-11 emphasizes control and latency, guiding appropriate therapeutic approaches for treatment.

05:28 🔒

▶ 10.2 Intravaginal Ejaculatory Latency Time [IELT] and Perceived Control

You will learn about IELT and its thresholds: ≤60s lifelong, 90s acquired, 15–20min delayed, the importance of control and proprioception, and how to assess and treat with psychoeducation and proprioceptive training.

05:52 🔒

▶ 10.3 Classification of Premature Ejaculation: Primary/Lifelong, Secondary/Acquired, Anteportas

You will learn to identify primary, secondary, and anteportal premature ejaculation, its causes, severity, diagnostic criteria, and the most effective clinical treatment strategies.

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▶ 10.4 Etiology of Premature Ejaculation: Neurobiological, Psychological, and Learning Factors

This video explains how neurobiological factors like serotonin, the pudendal nerve, and disorders, and psychological factors like performance anxiety and learned masturbation conditioning cause premature ejaculation.

04:56 🔒

▶ 10.5 Diagnostic Criteria and Etiology of Delayed Ejaculation and Anejaculation

You will learn to diagnose delayed ejaculation and anejaculation: criteria of 6 months, 75–100% of encounters, distress, and how to distinguish organic or medication-related causes from psychological and relational factors.

05:47 🔒

▶ 10.6 Clinical Differentiation Between Male Ejaculation and Orgasm

You will learn to distinguish ejaculation, a peripheral motor event, from orgasm, a brain-based experience, recognize clinical dissociations such as anhedonic ejaculation or anejaculation, and guide diagnosis and treatment.

05:46 🔒

▽ TOPIC 11: GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF SEXOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION
7 Lessons00:38:52
You will learn to assess and treat sexual dysfunctions through psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, sensate focus including temporary abstinence, assertive communication, and management of resistance and relapse.

▶ 11.1 Structure and Phases of the Comprehensive Sex Therapy Process

You will learn to assess and functionally analyze sexual dysfunctions, apply psychoeducation and cognitive restructuring, use sensate focus and specific techniques, and consolidate outcomes with relapse prevention.

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▶ 11.2 Sexual Psychoeducation and Restructuring of Myths and Erroneous Beliefs

In this video, you will learn to use psychoeducation and cognitive restructuring to understand sexual anatomy and physiology, debunk myths, reduce performance anxiety, and improve erotic response and satisfaction.

05:33 🔒

▶ 11.3 Coital Abstinence and Reduction of Performance Anxiety

In clinical sexology, coital abstinence is vital for reducing performance pressure and reshaping intimacy. By prioritizing sensual connection over intercourse, couples can alleviate anxiety and foster more satisfying sexual experiences.

05:29 🔒

▶ 11.4 Sensory Focusing Technique I and II [Masters and Johnson]

You will learn sensate focus phases I and II to reduce performance anxiety, eliminate the spectator role, retrain tactile attention, and progress from non-genital caresses to genital stimulation without pressure.

05:31 🔒

▶ 11.5 Cognitive Restructuring of Automatic and Interfering Thoughts

You will learn to identify and deactivate automatic thoughts that cause performance anxiety, use self monitoring logs and cognitive restructuring, and refocus sensory attention and communication to restore sexual response.

05:54 🔒

▶ 11.6 Training in Assertive Communication and Couple Conflict Resolution

You will learn assertive communication and conflict resolution techniques in sex therapy to express needs, desires and boundaries, practice active listening and feedback, reduce anxiety, and regain intimacy and pleasure.

05:21 🔒

▶ 11.7 Managing Resistance, Noncompliance with Tasks, and Difficulties in Therapy

This content explores resistance in sex therapy, focusing on psychological causes like performance anxiety. It emphasizes the need to identify these blocks to tailor treatment and actively involve both partners for effective therapeutic progress.

05:26 🔒

▽ TOPIC 12: SPECIFIC TREATMENT OF FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS
6 Lessons00:34:56
This therapy aims to improve female sexual health through various approaches, including desensitization, the use of sex toys, targeted treatments for conditions like vaginismus, and local hormone therapies to enhance intimacy and pleasure.

▶ 12.1 Intervention for Interest/Arousal Disorder: Fantasy Training and Desensitization

This therapy addresses female sexual interest and arousal disorder through desensitization and cognitive restructuring. It reduces anxiety, promotes erotophilia, and fosters positive sexual connections to enhance pleasure and intimacy.

06:25 🔒

▶ 12.2 Guided Masturbation Training Program for Anorgasmia [LoPiccolo and Heiman]

You will learn the directed masturbation protocol for treating female anorgasmia: visual and tactile self-exploration, clitoral stimulation with lubricants and vibration, pelvic floor exercises, and transition with a partner.

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▶ 12.3 Use of Vibrators, Clitoral Stimulators, and Sex Toys in Therapy

The integration of sex toys and stimulators in female sex therapy enhances arousal and orgasmic response. Proper prescription, hygiene, and gradual incorporation with partner involvement are crucial for safe and effective therapeutic outcomes.

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▶ 12.4 Treatment of Genitopelvic Pain: Kegel Exercises and Pelvic Floor Relaxation

You will learn to assess and retrain the pelvic floor using diaphragmatic breathing, pelvic mobility, and progressive desensitization to reduce vaginal hypertonicity, control perineal tone, and relieve genito-pelvic pain.

05:42 🔒

▶ 12.5 Program for Progressive Vaginal Dilation and Coital Training in Vaginismus

The vaginismus treatment includes a structured desensitization program with relaxation techniques and gradual dilator insertion. This process fosters trust and comfort, ultimately leading to pain-free penetration and improved sexual satisfaction.

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▶ 12.6 Female-Centered Medical Approach: Estrogens, Flibanserin, Bremelanotide, and Lubricants

Local estrogen therapy and dehydroepiandrosterone treat vulvovaginal atrophy and menopausal symptoms. Flibanserin and bremelanotide address low sexual desire, while lubricants and moisturizers enhance comfort and alleviate dryness during intercourse.

05:59 🔒

▽ TOPIC 13: SPECIFIC TREATMENT OF MALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS
6 Lessons00:33:25
Learn arousal control with stop-start and squeeze techniques, medication and therapy for premature or delayed ejaculation, plus the basics, use, and risks of PDE5 drugs, intracavernosal therapy, devices, and implants for erectile dysfunction.

▶ 13.1 Behavioral Intervention for Premature Ejaculation: Stop-Start and Compression

You will learn to identify pre-orgasmic sensations and use stop-start and squeeze techniques, gradually integrating them with a partner to control arousal and increase ejaculatory latency.

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▶ 13.2 Pharmacological Treatment of Premature Ejaculation: Topical Anesthetics and Dapoxetine / SSRIs

This overview discusses treatments for premature ejaculation, focusing on topical anesthetics and SSRIs. Dapoxetine, an on-demand option, improves control and reduces anxiety during sex, enhancing couple harmony when combined with therapy.

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▶ 13.3 Treatment for Delayed Ejaculation: Progressive Orgasmic and Intravaginal Erotization

This approach to delayed ejaculation emphasizes gradual orgasmic eroticization. It transitions the ejaculatory reflex from solo stimulation to shared experiences, enhancing intimacy and refining techniques for climax during intercourse.

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▶ 13.4 Oral Pharmacological Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: PDE-5 Inhibitors

You will learn how PDE5 inhibitors act: ↑cGMP → vasodilation, why they require erotic stimulation, practical differences between sildenafil, vardenafil and tadalafil in duration, food effects and daily dosing, plus key risks and contraindications.

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▶ 13.5 Intracavernous Therapy [Alprostadil, Bimix/Trimix] and Transurethral Gels

In this video, you will learn the fundamentals and mechanism of action of intracavernosal therapy for erectile dysfunction, its administration and titration, transurethral alternatives, and risk management, including priapism.

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▶ 13.6 Vacuum Devices, Low-Intensity Shock Waves, and Penile Prostheses

You will learn how vacuum devices, low-intensity shockwave therapy, and penile prostheses work, when to recommend them, and their benefits and limitations in managing erectile dysfunction.

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▽ TOPIC 14: SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS INDUCED BY SUBSTANCES, MEDICATIONS, AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS
5 Lessons00:29:28
Learn to identify and treat sexual dysfunction caused by SSRIs, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, antihypertensives, contraceptives, illness and surgery through comprehensive diagnosis, medication adjustment, and interdisciplinary and psychosexual care.

▶ 14.1 Sexual Dysfunction Induced by Psychotropic Drugs [SSRI Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics]

You will learn how SSRIs, antipsychotics, and anxiolytics affect sexuality: neurochemical and hormonal mechanisms, clinical signs, and interdisciplinary guidelines for diagnosis and treatment.

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▶ 14.2 Impact of Antihypertensive Drugs, Antihistamines, and Hormonal Contraceptives

You will learn how antihypertensives, antihistamines, and hormonal contraceptives alter sexual response, their mechanisms and symptoms, and which multidisciplinary clinical approaches and measures can mitigate these effects.

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▶ 14.3 Sexual Dysfunctions Due to Chronic Diseases [Diabetes, Hypertension, Kidney Disease]

You will learn how diabetes, hypertension, and kidney failure affect sexual function through vascular, nerve, and hormonal damage, identify dysfunction as a possible cardiovascular marker, and plan comprehensive clinical interventions.

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▶ 14.4 Sexual Effects of Surgery [Prostatectomy, Hysterectomy, Episiotomy]

Surgical procedures such as prostatectomy and hysterectomy significantly impact sexual function, causing erectile dysfunction, painful intercourse, and hormonal changes. Specialized interventions are crucial for recovery and restoring sexual health.

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▶ 14.5 Interdisciplinary Management Strategies for Medically Complex Patients

You will learn to assess and treat sexual dysfunction in medically complex patients through comprehensive clinical diagnosis, interdisciplinary coordination, medication adjustment, and psychosexual care with the partner.

05:59 🔒

▽ TOPIC 15: SEXUAL HEALTH, LIFESTYLE, AND PREVENTION OF DYSFUNCTIONS
4 Lessons00:22:32
You will learn to restore and optimize sexual response by improving vascular health and microcirculation, exercise, diet, sleep, eliminating harmful substances, breathing, pelvic floor rehabilitation, stress management, and adapting to maturity.

▶ 15.1 Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles and Their Impact on Endothelial and Vascular Function

You will learn why vascular and endothelial health, nitric oxide, genital microcirculation, and habits such as exercise, an anti-inflammatory diet, avoiding harmful substances, sleep, and stress management determine sexual response.

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▶ 15.2 Physical Exercise, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, and Prevention of Dysfunctions

You will learn to combine exercise and diaphragmatic breathing to improve vascularization and sexual function, correct pelvic biomechanics, and treat pelvic floor dysfunctions while avoiding risks such as prolonged cycling.

05:42 🔒

▶ 15.3 Stress Management, Mindfulness, and Emotional Health in Sexual Well-Being

You will learn why stress and anxiety inhibit sexual response, and how to use relaxation, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, and partner communication to regain arousal and pleasure.

05:43 🔒

▶ 15.4 Adaptation of Sexuality in Aging and Throughout the Life Cycle

You will learn to identify hormonal and neurovascular changes in maturity, debunk myths about aging, and apply practical strategies such as lubricants, pelvic floor exercises, and communication to adapt and enjoy your sex life.

05:36 🔒

▽ TOPIC 16: DOWNLOAD PDF DOCUMENTATION
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Frequently asked questions about Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction

Understanding Difficulties with Sexual Function

Changes in desire, arousal, orgasm, or pain that affect sexual function and well being. They may be organic, psychological, or mixed.

Which Treatments Are Most Effective?

Sexual and psychological therapy [cognitive behavioral therapy], medication depending on the cause, medical care, rehabilitation, and couples therapy. Individualized treatment.

What methods are used to identify them?

Clinical and sexual interview, specific questionnaires, physical examination, and tests [hormonal or neurological] to identify causes and plan treatment.

Which experts participate?

Interdisciplinary team: sexologists, psychologists, urologists, urogynecologists, endocrinologists, and pelvic floor physiotherapists, depending on the etiology.

What is the expected length of the treatment?

It depends on the cause and therapeutic response: from weeks [brief interventions] to several months for comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation.

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