Asked by Valene Canizares on Jun 14, 2024
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Which of the following is true of the effects of MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly) on sexual activities?
A) It increases sexual inhibitions because users feel decreased empathy.
B) It is a hallucinogenic amphetamine that produces reduced arousal and increases tension and anxiety.
C) It is associated with dehydration due to physical exertion without breaks for water.
D) It actually causes constant and painful erections, a condition called priapism.
MDMA
A synthetic drug known for its psychoactive properties, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects.
Priapism
A medical condition involving a persistent and often painful erection of the penis that lasts for hours and is unrelated to sexual arousal.
Hallucinogenic
Substances that cause hallucinations—perceptions or experiences that differ from reality—and alter a person's thinking, sense of time and emotions.
- Identify the effects of specific drugs on sexual activities and health.
Verified Answer
AH
Allison HouserJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
MDMA is known to be associated with dehydration due to physical exertion without breaks for water, which can negatively impact sexual activity. It is not known to increase sexual inhibitions or cause constant and painful erections. It is also not a hallucinogenic amphetamine, although it does have stimulant properties.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the effects of specific drugs on sexual activities and health.