What every mental health professional needs to know about sex.

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Cover About Title Copyright Contents Foreword Preface Part I: The Courage to Treat Sexual Problems Chapter 1: Sexuality and the Mental Health Professional Why the Silence About Sex? Take-Away Points Activities Resources Key References References Chapter 2: Sexuality and the Self of the Therapist Stage 1: Self-Examination Stage 2: Sex from the Client’s Point of View Stage 3: Freedom and Comfort in Talking About Sex Stage 4: A New Level of Comfort with Clients’ Issues Supervision and Consultation Sexual Attitude Reassessment Take-Away Points Activities Resources Key References References Chapter 3: Sexual Anatomy and Psychosexual Development Sexual Anatomy Sexual Anatomy: Beyond the Binary Sexual Development Take-Away Points Activities Resources Key References Kegels for Everyone References Chapter 4: Understanding Sexology and Sexual Health Definitions Historical Context Definitions of Sexual Health Sexually Transmitted Disease Relational Factors and Sexual Health The Sexuality of the Therapist Take-Away Points Activities Resources Note Key References Declaration of Sexual Rights How to Use a Condom Consistently and Correctly References Part II: Assessing and Treating Sexual Concerns Chapter 5: Assessing Sexual Issues Sexological Ecosystem The Sexological Ecosystemic Assessment Additional Approaches to Assessment Take-Away Points Activities Resources Key References Sexological Ecosystemic Questionnaire References Chapter 6: Women’s Sexual Health Problems Sexual Dysfunction in the DSM-5 Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder Interventions for Increasing Arousal Increasing Interest in Sex Increasing Sexual Desire Female Orgasmic Disorder Interventions for Facilitating Orgasm Sexual Disgust/Aversion: A Problem With No Diagnosis Take-Away Points Activities Note Resources Key References Sensate Focus Activities Experiencing Orgasm Mindfulness Made Simple References Chapter 7: Men’s Sexual Health Problems Erectile Disorder Premature Ejaculation Delayed Ejaculation Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder Take-Away Points Activities Resources Key References Tips for Better Erections Tips for Lasting Longer References Chapter 8: Affirming Therapy with Sexual and Gender Minorities Models of Sexual or Gender Minority Identity Affirmative Care for Sexual/Gender Minorities Trans-Affirmative Therapy Affirming Asexual Identity Sexual Function in Sexual/Gender Minorities Sex Therapy with LGBTQ+ Clients Creating an LGBTQ+-Friendly Environment Take-Away Points Activities Resources Preparing for Anal Sex References Chapter 9: Relationships and Sex Therapy Creating Sexual Satisfaction Understanding Consensual Nonmonogamy Take-Away Points The Language of Polyamory Activities Resources Key References Talking to Each Other About Sex Sex, Love, and Contraception A Trip to the Sex Toy Shop I Like/I Don’t Like… References Chapter 10: Parents’ Questions About Sex When to Start Talking About Sex Answering Parents’ Common Questions Take-Away Points Activities Resources Talking to Your Children About Sex Talking About Sexual Values References Chapter 11: Sexuality and Mental Health Problems Sexual Problems Caused by Mental Illness Depressive and Bipolar Disorders Anxiety Disorders Feeding and Eating Disorders Substance Use Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders Somatic Disorders Personality Disorders Sexual Side Effects of Psychotropic Drugs Management Strategies Other Drugs That Can Cause Sexual Problems Take-Away Points Activities Resources Key References When a Partner Is Mentally Ill: Relationship Tips References Chapter 12: Sexual Recovery in Trauma Survivors Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse Treating Sexual Problems in Adult Survivors of Abuse Military Sexual Trauma Treatment Considerations for Military Sexual Trauma Novel Approaches to Treating Trauma Addressing Specific Sexual Dysfunctions Recognizing and Coping With Burnout Take-Away Points Activities Resources Key References Mindfulness and Sexuality Understanding Sexual Triggers References Chapter 13: Healing Painful Sex What Is Meant By “Pain”? Types of Sexual Pain Disorders Skin Disorders Nerve Pain Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder Sexual Pain in Men Assessment of Sexual Pain Disorders The Psychological Effects of Painful Sex Treatment of Female Sexual Pain Disorders A Word About Integrated Care Take-Away Points Activities Resources Key References Understanding Pain Management Outercourse References Chapter 14: Sexuality and Reproduction Infertility Cultural Considerations Causes and Treatment of Infertility Sexual Issues and Infertility Effect of Infertility on Intimacy Sexual Problems During Pregnancy Sexuality in the Postpartum Period Treatment of Sexual Problems Related to Pregnancy and Childbirth Take-Away Points Activities Resources Key References Sex After Baby References Chapter 15: Sexuality and Medical Problems Effects of Illness on Relationships and Sexuality Specific Illness Effects Assessment Regarding Sexuality and Illness Treating Issues Related to Sexuality and Illness Take-Away Points Activities Resources Key References Preparing to Engage in Sexual Activity Tips for Coping with Chronic Illness or Cancer Together References Chapter 16: Sexually Transmitted Infections Common Sexually Transmitted Infections Talking to Couples and Sexually Active Individuals About Sexually Transmitted Infections Take-Away Points Activities Resources Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections References Chapter 17: Sexuality and Aging The Social Context of Aging Myths About Sexuality in Older Adults Challenges to Sexual Activity as People Age Biological Changes and Aging Psychological Changes and Aging Relationship Changes and Aging LGBTQ+, Aging, and Sexuality Sexual Behavior in Residential Healthcare Assessment of Sexual Problems in Aging Adults Take-Away Points Activities Resources Key References Enjoying Sex as a Mature Adult References Chapter 18: Affirming the Kink Community Understanding Paraphilias and Paraphilic Disorders Clinical Issues for People Who Practice Kink Take-Away Points Activities Resources Key References References Chapter 19: Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior What Is Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior? Historical Context Assessment of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Treatment Considerations Couples Therapy for Problematic Sexual Behavior Topics for Couples to Explore Take-Away Points Activities Resource Key References Coping with Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior References Part III: Ethics and Practice of Sex Therapy Chapter 20: Ethical Management of Sex Therapy Casework Ethics and the Intersection of Identities Maintaining Appropriate Sexual Boundaries Transference and Countertransference of Attraction Managing Implicit Bias Sexual Medicine: Blessing or Curse? Managing Secrets in Conjoint Therapy Sex Therapy and Telemental Health Take-Away Points Activities Resources Key References References Chapter 21: Sex Therapy: Now and in the Future Problems in the Field The Practice of Sex Therapy Marketing Yourself as a Sex Therapist Continuing Education In Closing Take-Away Points Resources Key Reference References Index