Links and Education (recommended books and sites below)
What Is Sex Therapy
Sex Therapy is a specialized form of therapy that allows the client to explore the origins of his/her sexual issues. The primary mode of treatment is talking and in session explorations as well as take home exercises as needed. Sex Therapy is based on the assumption that sex is positive and a meaningful part of a healthy life. Both males and females have the right to equality within the realm of sexuality.
An important goal of Sex Therapy is developing a meaningful relationship with the self as well as meaningful relationships with others. Sexual issues can range from emotional, biological/physiological, behavioral, and psychological. Sexual issues can play havoc on an individual’s self identity, level of functioning and outlook on life. It is because of this that the etiology of Sex Therapy helps individual’s integrate healthy sexual expression into their lives.
Sexual issues can also be the product of other things happening in an individual’s life, i.e. relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, health issues, medications to name a few. When in a relationship no matter how that relationship is defined, it is important for the other partner(s) to be supportive of Sex Therapy. The number one reason for this is that it allows both partners to take responsibility for improving the relationship.
With the above stated, the success of treatment depends on client’s motivation, the client’s goals for treatment, the issue presented, and the underlying issues.
Below you will see the connections to some of the top sexuality sites:
Book that I recommend:
For Males:
Great Sex: Mike Castleman; Rodale Books
Private Parts: An Owner's Guide Yosh Taguchi; McClelland & Stewart
The Multi-Orgasmic Man: Mantak Chia & Douglas Arava; Harper San Francisco
Total Sex: Everything Men Need to Know Men's Fitness Magazine; Harper Resource
The New Male Sexuality: Bernie Zilbergeld; Bantam/Doubleday/Dell
For Alternate Lifestyles:
Different Loving: The World of Sexual Dominance and Submission Brame, Jacobs, & Brame; Villard Books
My Husband Wears My Clothes: Crossdressing from the Perspective of a Wife Peggy Rudd; PM Publishers
On the Safe Edge: A Manual of SM Play Trevor Jacques; Alternate Sources
For Women:
The G Spot: Ladas, Whipple & Perry; Dell Publishing
Becoming Orgasmic: Julia Heinman & Joseph Lopiccolo; Simon and Schuster
Turn Ons: Lonnie Barbach; Plume Books
Sex is Perfectly Natural, But Not Naturally Perfect: Sue Johanson; Penguin
For Women Only: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Sexual Dysfunction and Reclaiming Your Sex Life Jennifer Berman et al; Henry Holt and Co.
Sex for One: The Joy of Selfloving Betty Dodson; Crown Publishing
For Sex Addicition: