Question

Criteria for sexual interest/arousal disorder includes all of the following, except:

A) Absence or significantly reduced interest in sexual activity.
B) Marked delay, absence, or decreased intensity of sexual arousal.
C) Persistent genital pain associated with sexual activity.
D) The symptoms cause clinically significant distress.

Answer 1

Persistent genital pain associated with sexual activity is not a criterion for sexual interest/arousal disorder but indicates other sexual dysfunctions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The criteria for sexual interest/arousal disorder include a range of symptoms related to difficulties with sexual interest or arousal. However, the option that does not fit the criteria is C) Persistent genital pain associated with sexual activity. This symptom is indicative of other sexual dysfunctions, but not sexual interest/arousal disorder. The correct criteria for diagnosis often include A) Absence or significantly reduced interest in sexual activity, B) Marked delay, absence, or decreased intensity of sexual arousal, and D) The symptoms cause clinically significant distress.