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Sexual Integration Therapy: a sex-positive sexual health model supporting authentic sexual expression, while addressing sexual compulsivity, shame, fear and trauma Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 Galen Fous, Christina Bazzaroni, Rachel Needle, Stephen Favasuli
Sexual Integration Therapy (SIT) is a client-centered sexual health model that focuses on the holistic integration of authentic sexuality and pleasure. SIT prioritizes working with clients to resol...
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Special issue on gender diversity editorial introduction Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-29 Markie L. C. Twist
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 39, No. 2, 2024)
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Fair play: a review Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 Karli Rosen, Ashley Travis, Kristy Louissaint, Jaylin Rumph
Equity within homes and relationships has been and continues to be a contemporary topic within today’s culture. This media review of the documentary, Fair Play, produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, ...
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Found family: connection and community as transgender practitioners and researchers Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Coltan J. Schoenike, Darren Schoenike
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 39, No. 2, 2024)
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Differentiation of self as a theoretical framework to understand comorbidity of sexual dysfunction and eating disorder symptoms: an exploratory study Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan, Zohar Spivak-Lavi
Although the empirical evidence supporting the comorbidity of sexual dysfunction and eating disorders is growing, the theoretical common ground of this comorbidity is not yet known. The aim of the ...
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Sexual health and quality of life among healthcare workers during COVID-19 era: a cross-sectional study Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Emad A. Taha, Mohamed El-Kassas, Ahmed K. Ibrahim, Mariam R. Elkhayat, Atef Fathi, Shady Zaki, Mohamed Soliman, Ahmed M. Abbas, Ahmed Hosny
COVID-19 era burdened the sexual function and overall quality of life of the general population. Healthcare workers (HCWs) have been found to display higher levels of mental and physical health aff...
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Barriers to the provision of sexual health services for people with disabilities: a systematic review Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Peymaneh Naghdi-Dorabati, Shadab Shahali, Ali Montazeri, Fazlollah Ahmadi, Reza Salehi
Disabled people have the same sexual needs as other people. The purpose of this study was to identify barriers to the provision of sexual health services for people with disabilities. The review wa...
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Good Luck to You, Leo Grande: a review Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Nadia Solomon, Maha Khalil, Chris Cartwright
The coauthors offer a review of the 2022 film, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. In this review we provide information on the film content, emotional impact of the film, and clinical implications of th...
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To do or not to do: a study about sexual fantasies in an Italian sample Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Gioele Salvatori, Miriana Amoroso, Francesco Fantacci, Daniel Giunti, Andrea Olmi, Lorenzo Borrello, Paolo Antonelli
Sexual imagery and fantasy are key aspects of human sexuality: they are associated with sexual arousal and are reflective of societal influences on sexuality. In addition, they are thought to play ...
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List of Reviewers Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-29
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 39, No. 1, 2024)
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Minority stressors and psychological correlates of sexual distress among Black queer and heterosexual women Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Shemeka Thorpe, Natalie Malone, Kasey Vigil, Brenice Duroseau, Praise Iyiewuare, Kaylee Palomino
Many women experience distress related to their sexual functioning. In fact, sexual distress is often the first sign of sexual functioning disorders. Yet, little is known about Black women’s experi...
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The use of sex toys in trans and nonbinary individuals’ sexuality Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Annalisa Anzani, Elisa Ruscio, Ilaria Peverato, Antonio Prunas
The present study explores the use of sex toys among transgender and nonbinary Italian participants. Employing a mixed-methods approach, we aimed to understand the role of sex toys in trans and non...
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The decline in intentions to stop watching pornography among young adults Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Lim Mengzhen, Shin Ling Wu, Chin Choo Yap, Ka Shing Low, Yang Tai Tan
Online pornography has grown tremendously in the past years worldwide including Asian countries. Thus, this study aimed to investigate if there have been any changes in Malaysians’ attitudes toward...
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‘You feel like you’re drifting apart’: a qualitative study of impacts of endometriosis on sex and intimacy amongst heterosexual couples Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Caroline Law, Nicky Hudson, Helene Mitchell, Lorraine Culley, Wendy Norton
While a wide body of research reports the considerable impact endometriosis can have on sex for women with the condition, studies commonly use a quantitative design and often focus on dyspareunia. ...
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Turkish validity and reliability of the Transgender Identity Survey in a population with gender dysphoria Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Sabriye Sibel Taze, Nuray Turan, Seçil Erden Melikoğlu, Şenol Turan, Pınar Kadıoğlu
The study was planned to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Transgender Identity Survey, which evaluates internalized transphobia among trans people. This was a me...
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“No one has ever asked me and I’m grateful that you have” men’s experiences of their partner’s female sexual pain Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Deborah Lovell, Nikki Hayfield, Zoe Thomas
Female sexual pain (FSP) occurs within a relational context, yet little is known about partners’ experiences. We explored 26 men’s understandings and experiences of FSP within their different-sex r...
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Correction Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-30
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 38, No. 4, 2023)
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The effects of infidelity on the sexual relationship Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Tina M. Timm
The effects of infidelity on the sexual relationship of the couple are often a neglected part of affair recovery. Therapists may minimize the need to do a thorough assessment of the sexual relation...
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Age-hypogamy, emotional intelligence, sexual self-efficacy, and subjective happiness associations Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Marilyn Thomas, Samantha Banbury, Joanne Lusher, Chris Chandler
Research examining age-gap relationships is sparse, particularly on women who date younger men. Using a content analysis consisting of non-parametric statistical analysis, we investigated age-hypog...
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Context of pornography consumption and sexual desire in romantic relationships Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Eliška Burian Lexová, Petr Weiss
In society, pornography consumption is generally associated mostly with negative outcomes in relationships. Several studies also draw attention to the positive outcomes that pornography consumption...
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Editorial introduction Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Markie L. C. Twist
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 38, No. 4, 2023)
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Satanists’ sexual self-concept Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Samuel Danielson, Eric Sprankle
The present study examines several sexual behaviors and attitudes within an international sample (n = 908) of modern Satanists. Sociodemographic and religious data from this sample are provided. Fr...
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Sexuality is not age-related: an interview study Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Magnus Stentagg, Lisa Skär, Terese Lindberg
Increased knowledge of how sexuality is expressed in older persons may create opportunities for healthcare professionals to perform care according to a person-centered approach. To describe older p...
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Proactive personality and adults’ sexual satisfaction levels: exploring the role of body image and Sensation-Seeking Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Hasan Batmaz, Eyüp Çelik
Whether proactive personality affects sexual satisfaction has been included in this research as a subject that has not been considered. It is also an important point of view to what extent body ima...
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Greater mindfulness does not influence sexual satisfaction but is independently associated with lower relationship satisfaction Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Selim Arpacioglu, Zeynep Beyza Arpacioglu, Gozde Avsar
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to elucidate whether mindfulness was associated with relationship and/or sexual satisfaction among individuals in a regular relationship and to assess pote...
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Assessing and understanding body image and body satisfaction in gay and bisexual men through objectification theory Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Brandon Simpson
Body dissatisfaction and the prevalence of Objectification Theory are researched and often discussed in terms of cisgender women. Research that mentions body image in the gay and bisexual community...
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Assessing and understanding body image and body satisfaction in gay and bisexual men through objectification theory Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Brandon Simpson
Body dissatisfaction and the prevalence of Objectification Theory are researched and often discussed in terms of cisgender women. Research that mentions body image in the gay and bisexual community...
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Does anxiety sensitivity interfere with sexual well-being? Evidence from a community sample Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Janine V. Olthuis, Emma M. Connell, Lucia F. O’Sullivan, E. Sandra Byers
Anxiety sensitivity has been identified as a transdiagnostic risk factor with implications for problems in sexual well-being; those with higher anxiety sensitivity tend to experience poorer sexual ...
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Therapists’ use of feedback from clients about Sensate Focus exercises: an interpretive description of therapists’ perspectives Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-23 John Shanahan
Sensate Focus (SF) forms a core part of psychosexual therapy (PST) but in many respects is under researched. A literature review identified gaps in research including: how practitioners use languag...
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Mbari and uncle Nicodemus: Male representations in the heterosexual discourse among female undergraduates in Nigeria Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 God’sgift Ogban Uwen
Abstract This paper examines the various labels ascribed to males in the heterosexual discourse among female undergraduates in Nigeria. Insights from Community of Practice and Sexual Script Theory were used to demonstrate the use of situated linguistic choices to establish the differentials in male sexual behaviours. Data for the study were generated through participant observation and unstructured
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Associations between daily positive communication and sexual desire and satisfaction: an approach utilizing traditional analyses and machine learning Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Christine E. Leistner, Laura M. Vowels, Matthew J. Vowels, Kristen P. Mark
Abstract Communication is an important component of many healthy sexual and romantic relationships. Positive communication strategies including expressing fondness and affection, exchanging compliments, and disclosing information about oneself with a partner are associated with relationship and sexual satisfaction, but less is known about its association to sexual desire. Most of the current literature
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Changes in sexuality and couple relationship during the COVID-19 lockdown in Portugal: findings from an online survey Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Ana Sofia Vieira, Henrique Castro Santos, Joana Pereira, Luís Madeira
Abstract In this work we aim to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic measures influenced frequency of intercourse, auto-erotic behaviors, sexual desire and satisfaction and quality of couple relationships of the Portuguese Population. We also aimed to address if these changes were different across gender, relationship and work status (home-based; in-office work). This was an observational cross-sectional
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Less is MORE: a phenomenological study of the experiences of mixed orientation relationships in couples therapy Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Lauren Bailey, Casey Gamboni, Matthew Reid
Abstract Mixed Orientation Relationships (MOREs) confront a variety of issues during couples counseling. The dyadic experience, presenting issues of MOREs, and clinical implications are nascent areas of study in counseling psychology. Using a phenomenological approach, this study examines themes of the presenting issues of MOREs and their counselors’ identities. The framework of Relational Cultural
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Sexual dysfunctions and metacognitive beliefs: a PRISMA-compliant systematic review Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Carlotta Olivari, Marco Di Cugno, Gabriele Caselli
Abstract Sexual dysfunctions could lead individuals to experience severe impairments in health and everyday life; metacognition could play an important role in the development of sexual dysfunctions. This study aimed to synthesize evidence from studies investigating the associations between sexual dysfunctions and metacognitive beliefs. According to the PRISMA statement, literature analysis is conducted
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The feminist experiential intersystems approach to sex therapy Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 K. Washington
Abstract Sexual issues underpin a significant portion of clients’ reasons to attend therapy. Currently no Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) models overtly address sexuality or how to work with clients when sexuality issues are discussed. By adapting a framework that CFTs are already taught to specifically discuss sexological concerns, there is one less roadblock for therapists to encounter in their endeavors
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The end story of unconsummated marriage by male factors or honeymoon impotence: a systematic review Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Cennikon Pakpahan, William William, Raditya Ibrahim, Geraldo Laurus, Andri Rezano, Agustinus Agustinus
Abstract Unconsummated marriage (UCM) or honeymoon impotence is still common among couples in some worlds, especially in the Middle East, Arab countries, Asia, and even Western countries. The incidence is around 17% of the total visits to the clinic. However, this figure could be higher because UCM is known as an embarrassing condition for couples, so many cases go unreported. The causes of UCM can
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of ENRICH scale for marital satisfaction in Pashto Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Rabia Kareem, Rukhsana Karim, Mifrah Rauf Sethi, Sumaira Inayat, Samdana Wahab, Mahjabina S Ghayur, Naila Nasr Malik, Muhammad Irfan
This study was conducted to validate the Evaluation and Nurturing Relationship Issues, Communication and Happiness (ENRICH) scale in Pashto was conducted in tertiary care teaching hospitals of Pesh...
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Review: Kinky in the digital age Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Silva Neves
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 39, No. 3, 2024)
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Review: Money Shot: the Pornhub Story Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Silva Neves
Abstract This article is a review of Money Shot, The Pornhub Story. The topic of pornography is notoriously an emotive one with polarised opinions from those who are anti-porn and those who are not. The public discourse on pornography, and particularly the negative effects of it, fills up the media with fear-mongering stories. Money Shot, The Pornhub Story offers a much needed and refreshing look at
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Towards a trans inclusive practice: thinking difference differently Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Sarah Ellis, John Reilly-Dixon
Abstract Within the UK a polarised and politicised discourse exists that attempts to pitch transgender identities in opposition to discourses on sexual orientations. This suggests that interventions assisting clients in their understanding of one, would be detrimental on exploration of the other i.e., to be affirming of gender identity is to cause conversion of sexuality and vice versa. This paper
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Editorial Introduction: Special Issue on Sexuality, Trauma, and Abuse Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Markie L. C. Twist
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 38, No. 3, 2023)
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Advances in theory and new information on the effect of trauma Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Christopher K. Belous
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 38, No. 3, 2023)
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Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Danielle A. Samuel
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 39, No. 1, 2024)
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Held back by limited experience, training, and therapeutic confidence: self-perceptions of Czech mental health professionals about addressing paraphilic-related concerns Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-15 Lenka Martinec Nováková, Lucie Krejčová, Kateřina Potyszová, Kateřina Klapilová
Abstract A body of literature shows that a considerable proportion of mental health and social work professionals who are approached by help-seeking people with paraphilic interests find themselves unprepared to respond to these individuals adequately. In the Czech Republic, the professionals’ self-perceptions about addressing various paraphilic-related themes and concerns remain largely unexplored
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High (in)fidelity: gender, the Dark Tetrad, and infidelity Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Evita March, Jessica Antunovic, Alex Poll, Jacob Dye, George Van Doorn
Infidelity is a common problem in intimate relationships and is often a main contributor to relationship breakdowns. The aim of the current study was to extend the infidelity literature by differen...
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High (in)fidelity: gender, the Dark Tetrad, and infidelity Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 Evita March, Jessica Antunovic, Alex Poll, Jacob Dye, George Van Doorn
Abstract Infidelity is a common problem in intimate relationships and is often a main contributor to relationship breakdowns. The aim of the current study was to extend the infidelity literature by differentiating between physical, emotional, and malevolent forms of infidelity, and exploring individual differences (i.e., gender and The Dark Tetrad of personality) that are associated with perpetration
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Queer & kinky: what do queer BDSM practitioners need from psychosexual therapy to ensure their experience is relevant and inclusive? Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-05 Jody M. Sill
Abstract This paper explores the perspectives and experiences of 4 queer BDSM practitioners based in England, UK, to discover what they would require from psychosexual therapy, as well as their psychosexual therapist, for psychosexual therapy to feel relevant and inclusive of their needs and identities. By conducting semi-structured interviews to explore the realities of each participant, several themes
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Changes in sexual thoughts and behaviors in a clinical sample of child sexual abuse material users under the COVID-19 pandemic Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Allison McMahan, Kailey Roche, Rosa Dreyhaupt, Michael C. Seto, Christoffer Rahm
In this article, we describe a qualitative study in which we examined perceived effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on help-seeking individuals who access child sexual abuse material (CSAM, legally re...
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Changes in sexual thoughts and behaviors in a clinical sample of child sexual abuse material users under the COVID-19 pandemic Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Allison McMahan, Kailey Roche, Rosa Dreyhaupt, Michael C. Seto, Christoffer Rahm
Abstract In this article, we describe a qualitative study in which we examined perceived effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on help-seeking individuals who access child sexual abuse material (CSAM, legally referred to as child pornography). The study recruited 18 participants who were part of the internet based Prevent It Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) clinical trial, which aims to reduce CSAM use
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Exploring erotic potential: mixed methods study on effects of a sexological bodywork retreat for people who identify as women Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-31 Betsy Crane, Kaci Mial, Elise Becher
Abstract Within the field of sexuality in the United States, the use of hands-on work is controversial, although it is practiced internationally and has been researched in other countries. This mixed methods study explored effects of sexological bodywork within the context of Back to the BodyTM retreats for people who identify as women. Quantitative data were gathered from a survey of participants
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Cradle and all: outcome differences between kink-affirming and kink uninformed therapies for a complex client with paraphilia Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Stefani Goerlich
The Clinical practice guidelines for working with people with kink interests offers a powerful framework for therapists to use when conceptualizing their work clients presenting with paraphilic beh...
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Cradle and all: outcome differences between kink-affirming and kink uninformed therapies for a complex client with paraphilia Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Stefani Goerlich
Abstract The Clinical practice guidelines for working with people with kink interests offers a powerful framework for therapists to use when conceptualizing their work clients presenting with paraphilic behaviors. Many of the practitioners who would benefit most from their guidance are unaware that this document is available as a free resource at www.kinkguidelines.com. The urgent need to promote this
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Factors of sexual satisfaction and desire through behaviors and intervention Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Christopher Belous
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 38, No. 2, 2023)
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List of reviewers Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-04-18
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 38, No. 1, 2023)
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Editorial Introduction: Sexual and Relationship Therapy Best Article of the Year Award 2022 Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Markie L. C. Twist
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 38, No. 1, 2023)
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Introduction Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2023-03-16 Markie L. C. Twist
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 38, No. 2, 2023)
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Special Issue on “Sexuality, Religion, and Spirituality” Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Mark A. Levand
Published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy (Vol. 37, No. 3, 2022)
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Tantra with a Twist: application of an ancient spiritual practice for modern relational communication Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-11-23 Markie L. C. Twist
Abstract The practice of Tantra is believed to have started in the middle of the first millennium CE [common or current era] in what is now India. What we know of Tantra today has been primarily preserved through the works of the Kama Sutra and the Ananga Ranga. It was not until the 1960s, however, that Tantric practices became more well known in Western societies, and have become increasingly popular
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Predicting readiness to change among pornography consumers Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-10-11 David S. Wood, Charlotte R. Esplin, S. Gabe Hatch, David Dodini, Scott R. Braithwaite, Benjamin M. Ogles
We explored factors that predict readiness to change among consumers of pornography.We obtained a cross-sectional survey sample concerning problematic pornography use (N = 892; 59% female; 87% Whit...
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A contemporary exploration of the relationship between attachment and sexual satisfaction: the role of technology-mediated sexual interaction Sexual and Relationship Therapy (IF 1.5) Pub Date : 2022-10-07 Audrey-Ann Lefebvre, Ariane Audet, Mathilde Savard, Marie Christine Mackay, Audrey Brassard, Marie-Ève Daspe, Yvan Lussier, Marie-Pier Vaillancourt-Morel
Abstract The evolution of technology has transformed the way young adults develop and maintain relationships, including their sexuality. Since many young adults report low sexual satisfaction, it is important to understand what contributes to these negative experiences. Several studies have identified that attachment anxiety and avoidance are related to lower sexual satisfaction. However, few studies