Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy

by Leiblum, Sandra R.; Pervin, Lawrence A.

• ISBN13: 9780898626001
• ISBN10: 0898626005
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1980-03-31
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

Now in a completely revised and expanded fourth edition, this widely adopted text and clinical reference provides a comprehensive guide to assessment and treatment of all of the major female and male sexual dysfunctions. Leading authorities demonstrate effective ways to integrate psychological, interpersonal, and medical interventions. Every chapter includes detailed clinical examples illustrating the process of therapy and the factors that influence treatment outcomes. More than an update, the fourth edition incorporates major advances in research and practice. New chapter topics include persistent genital arousal disorder in women, sexual desire disorders in men, physical therapy for female sexual pain, treatment of sexual abuse survivors, sexuality and culture, and sexual pharmacology.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Sex Therapy Today: Current Issues and Future Perspectives

Female Sexual Disorders

Sexual Desire/Arousal Disorders in Women

Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder: Perplexing, Distressing, and Underrecognized

Orgasmic Disorders in Women

Dyspareunia and Vaginismus: So-Called Sexual Pain

Physical Therapy Management and Treatment of Sexual Pain Disorders

Male Sexual Disorders

Sexual Desire Disorders in Men

Treatment of Rapid Ejaculation: Psychotherapy, Pharmacotherapy, and Combined Therapy

Treatment of Delayed Ejaculation

Erectile Dysfunction: Integration of Medical and Psychological Approaches

Special Issues

Sexuality and Illness

Sexual Dysfunction and Childhood Sexual Abuse: Gender Differences and Treatment Implications

Therapy with Sexual Minorities: Queering Practice

exuality and Culture

Paraphilia-Related Disorders: The Evaluation and Treatment of Nonparaphilic Hypersexuality

Gender Dysphoria and Transgender Experiences

The New Sexual Pharmacology: A Guide for the Clinician

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