Question

Answer all 5 short answer questions in details and provide as many examples and illustrations as possible . 2-4 sentences each.

1. List the ways sexually transmitted infections may be spread.

2. Explain ways of preventing sexually transmitted infections.

3.

Describe Sexual Sadism Disorder. Describe some of the sexual activities that a sexual sadist might engage in.

Discuss some of the possible causes ( biological, psychological or psychosocial ) that may contribute to the development of such disorders .

4. Describe Exhibitionistic Disorder. Provide an example. Think of celebrities or popular cases in the media.

5. Describe some of the possible reasons behind a person having any of the paraphilias ( psychological, biological, psychosocial , etc)

Answer 1

Sexually transmitted disease (STD) spread through contact of infected body fluids like semen, vaginal fluid and blood by way of anal, vaginal and oral sex.

To prevent getting this disease, latex condoms has to be used each time and it is better to avoid having sex with someone who has genital sores, rash etc.

Sexual sadism disorder is a paraphilic disorder, which means having sexual interests, urges and behavior outside the norm.Symptoms are getting pleasure from the physical and mental suffering of others and getting aroused by fantasizing such suffering. Though there is no known cause for this disorder, researchers believe that it could be due to biological factors, or due to other mental disorders or due to suppression of such desires which outbursts(learning theory).

Exhibitionistic disorder is a mental disorder where people expose their genitals to others whom they have not even met.

Possible reaaons behind gettinf paraphilia is not known for sure but it is said that each biological, psychological and psychosocial could be a reason. Other linked mental disorders or outcome of suppressed urges or brain injury could be the possible reasons.