Discover inclusive, trauma-informed sexual health insights using science-based models and therapies.
This comprehensive, science-based textbook is designed for upper-level college, graduate students, and professionals in psychology, psychotherapy, counseling, social work, and other related fields. Written from a gender-expansive, non-binary, and intersex-inclusive framework, the textbook integrates feminist research and intersectionality throughout its chapters, offering a positive and empowered approach to sexual health.
It addresses a wide range of topics, including the Dual Control Model of sexual desire, developmental and aging sexual health, and non-monogamous relationships such as polyamory. Treatment strategies span Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systemic approaches, medical interventions, and psychoeducation to address sexual health and treatment, with the potential impact of trauma as a central theme. CourseConnect: Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect—an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.
Key Features:
Inclusive, pleasure-positive guide to sexual health, concerns, and treatment across diverse populations
Builds competence in treating sexual issues using EMDR, CBT, systemic, and psychodynamic methods
Includes client-ready handouts, case studies, anatomy diagrams, and tools for diverse learning needs
Authored by leading experts with contributions from national and international specialists
Instructor's Manual includes test banks, discussion questions, and chapter-based supplemental content
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Contributors
Preface
Gender Terminology Statement
Acknowledgments
Resources
PART I. FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 1. Sexual Health Frameworks
Chapter 2. Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Health
Chapter 3. Sexology History, Desire and Arousal Models, and Sexual Compatibility
Chapter 4. Human Sexual Development
Chapter 5. Considering Gender with all Clients
Chapter 6. Sexual/Affectional Orientation and Relationship Status
PART II. TREATMENT
Chapter 7. Sex Therapy Frameworks
Chapter 8. Vulvar, Vaginal, and Pelvic Sexual Dysfunctions, Disorders, and Treatment
Chapter 9. Penile and Related Sexual Disorders and Treatment
Chapter 10. Sexual Violence, Trauma, and Victimization
PART III. RESOURCES AND SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Chapter 11. Marginalized Populations and Sexual Health
Chapter 12. Aging Sexual Health
Chapter 13. Sexual Health Resources for Clinicians and Clients
Index
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