Nicole Avoids Intercourse with Her Husband at All Costs

question 59

Multiple Choice

Nicole avoids intercourse with her husband at all costs.When she feels his interest increasing,she is filled with anxiety and dread.Just a kiss elicits a terrible feeling inside her.A sex therapist is most likely to describe Nicole as suffering from

• A)hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
• B)sexual aversion disorder.
• C)vaginismus.
• D)anorgasmia.

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