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Treating sexual dysfunction associated with prior sexual trauma.

B W McCarthy1

  • 1Department of Psychology, American University, Washington, DC 20016.

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study offers guidelines for assessing sexual trauma through detailed sexual histories. It presents a cognitive-behavioral approach to integrate past trauma with current sexual dysfunction, fostering survivorship and functional sexual styles.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sexual Health
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Negative sexual experiences, including trauma, are highly prevalent in both females and males.
  • Past sexual trauma can significantly impact current sexual function and relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide guidelines for assessing sexual trauma via detailed sexual history.
  • To outline a cognitive-behavioral treatment strategy for addressing sexual dysfunction in the context of past trauma.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a detailed sexual history for trauma assessment.
  • Implementing a cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) framework.

Main Results:

  • The proposed CBT strategy integrates past trauma with present sexual dysfunction.

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  • Focuses on empowering individuals as survivors rather than victims.
  • Aims to help couples cultivate satisfying sexual styles.

    • Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive sexual history is crucial for assessing sexual trauma.
    • Cognitive-behavioral therapy offers an effective approach to managing sexual dysfunction linked to past trauma.
    • Empowering survivors and fostering functional sexual relationships are key treatment outcomes.