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Treatment Model for Young Patients with Psychogenic Erectile Dysfunction and Resultant Infertility

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Men, intimacy, and eroticism.

Barry McCarthy¹, Maria Thestrup

¹American University, Psychology, Washington, DC 20016, USA. mccarthy160@comcast.net

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

|February 14, 2009

Summary

The Good-Enough Sex model helps men and couples overcome male sexual dysfunction by focusing on realistic expectations and intimacy. This approach promotes satisfying sexual experiences throughout aging.

Area of Science:

Male and couple sexuality
Sexual dysfunction treatment
Psychosexual health

Background:

The Good-Enough Sex model offers an integrative couple-centered approach to male sexual dysfunction.
It provides a framework for understanding and treating male sexual dysfunction within the context of the relationship.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine a couple biopsychosocial approach for assessing and treating male sexual dysfunction.
To explore the integration of intimacy and eroticism as men and relationships mature.

Main Methods:

A clinical case example illustrates integrating intimacy and eroticism.
Clinician's role in managing sexual expectations for change and relapse prevention is highlighted.
Assessment focuses on the interplay of desire, erection, intercourse, and orgasm.

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Main Results:

Therapeutic success hinges on couples valuing each other as intimate, erotic partners.
Adopting the Good-Enough Sex model is more effective than striving for perfect intercourse performance.

Conclusions:

Male sexual dysfunction often leads to couples ceasing sexual activity, typically initiated by the man's loss of confidence.
The Good-Enough Sex model supports sustained, satisfying sexuality for men and couples into older age.