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VAGINAL PENETRATION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Sexology
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
1, record 1, English, genito%2Dpelvic%20pain%2Fpenetration%20disorder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder refers to four commonly comorbid symptoms dimensions : 1) difficulty having intercourse, 2) genito-pelvic pain, 3) fear of pain or vaginal penetration, and 4) tension of the pelvic floor muscles... Because major difficulty in any of these symptom dimensions is often sufficient to cause clinically significant distress, a diagnosis can be made on the basis of marked difficulty in only one symptom dimension. 1, record 1, English, - genito%2Dpelvic%20pain%2Fpenetration%20disorder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Sexologie
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trouble lié à des douleurs génito-pelviennes ou à la pénétration
1, record 1, French, trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20des%20douleurs%20g%C3%A9nito%2Dpelviennes%20ou%20%C3%A0%20la%20p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le trouble lié à des douleurs génito-pelviennes ou à la pénétration se réfère à quatre dimensions de symptômes souvent comorbides : 1) la difficulté à avoir des rapports sexuels, 2) la douleur génito-pelvienne, 3) la peur de la douleur ou de la pénétration vaginale, et 4) la tension des muscles du plancher pelvien [...] Comme l'existence de l'une quelconque de ces dimensions symptomatiques est souvent suffisante pour provoquer une détresse cliniquement significative, le diagnostic peut être établi à partir de la présence d'une difficulté marquée dans une seule de ces quatre dimensions. 1, record 1, French, - trouble%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20des%20douleurs%20g%C3%A9nito%2Dpelviennes%20ou%20%C3%A0%20la%20p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Social Problems
- Sexology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- unwanted sexual act
1, record 2, English, unwanted%20sexual%20act
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "unwanted sexual act" as used in the Badgley report included sexual exposure, threatened sexual assault, unwanted sexual activity, including kissing and fondling, and attempted or actual anal or vaginal penetration. 2, record 2, English, - unwanted%20sexual%20act
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sexologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acte sexuel non désiré
1, record 2, French, acte%20sexuel%20non%20d%C3%A9sir%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme «acte sexuel non désiré» comprend tout acte qui a lieu sans qu'il y ait consentement de la part de la victime : les actes d'exhibitionnisme, les menaces d'agression sexuelle, les contacts sexuels non désirés, dont les baisers et les attouchements, et la pénétration ou la tentative de pénétration anale ou vaginale. 2, record 2, French, - acte%20sexuel%20non%20d%C3%A9sir%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-08-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sexology
- Social Problems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vaginal penetration
1, record 3, English, vaginal%20penetration
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "unwanted sexual act" as used in the Badgley report included sexual exposure, threatened sexual assault, unwanted sexual activity, including kissing and fondling and attempted or actual anal or vaginal penetration. 1, record 3, English, - vaginal%20penetration
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sexologie
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pénétration vaginale
1, record 3, French, p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration%20vaginale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme «acte sexuel non désiré» comprend tout acte qui a lieu sans qu'il y ait consentement de la part de la victime : les actes d'exhibitionnisme, les menaces d'agression sexuelle, les contacts sexuels non désirés, dont les baisers et les attouchements, et la pénétration ou la tentative de pénétration anale ou vaginale. 1, record 3, French, - p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration%20vaginale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sexología
- Problemas sociales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- penetración vaginal
1, record 3, Spanish, penetraci%C3%B3n%20vaginal
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-11-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Phobias
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- penetration phobia 1, record 4, English, penetration%20phobia
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source of fear :Vaginal, anal, or oral penile penetration. 1, record 4, English, - penetration%20phobia
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phobies
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- phobie de pénétration
1, record 4, French, phobie%20de%20p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-08-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Group Dynamics
- Clinical Psychology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- graduated exposure
1, record 5, English, graduated%20exposure
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of exposure conducted gradually, such that individuals confront feared situations beginning with less frightening situations and progressing to more frightening situations. 1, record 5, English, - graduated%20exposure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A 25-year-old woman with a specific phobia related to vaginal penetration fears was effectively treated with graduated exposure therapy involving self-conducted and partner-assisted homework exercises. Treatment produced a complete resolution of the problem within 12 months... Treatment of separation anxiety disorder with graduated exposure and reinforcement targeting school attendance [Source : PASCAL database]. 2, record 5, English, - graduated%20exposure
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Dynamique des groupes
- Psychologie clinique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- exposition graduelle
1, record 5, French, exposition%20graduelle
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- exposition graduée 1, record 5, French, exposition%20gradu%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Effet du contrôle du sujet et de l'exposition graduelle sur la phobie des serpents [...] Effets de l'exposition graduée avec feedback des temps d'exposition sur les phobies des serpents [Source : base de données PASCAL]. Terme connexe : technique de tâches graduées. 1, record 5, French, - exposition%20graduelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-08-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sexology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- actual penetration
1, record 6, English, actual%20penetration
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "unwanted sexual act" as used by Badgley included sexual exposure, threatened sexual assault, unwanted sexual activity, including kissing and fondling, and attempted or actual anal or vaginal penetration. 2, record 6, English, - actual%20penetration
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As contrasted with "attempted penetration". 3, record 6, English, - actual%20penetration
Record 6, Key term(s)
- penetration
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sexologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pénétration
1, record 6, French, p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme «acte sexuel non désiré» comprend les actes d'exhibitionnisme, les menaces d'agression sexuelle, les contacts sexuels non désirés, dont les baisers et les attouchements, et la pénétration ou la tentative de pénétration anale ou vaginale. 2, record 6, French, - p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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