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Psychological and interpersonal dimensions of sexual function and dysfunction.

Pierre Assalian¹

¹Department of Psychiatry, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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|November 12, 2015

Summary

Sex therapy, including behavioral, cognitive, and psychodynamic approaches, offers relief for sexual dysfunctions. Newer methods like internet-administered techniques and mindfulness therapy are also effective.

Keywords:

(I)CBT, (Internet-delivered) cognitive behavioural therapy Cognitive-behavioural ED, erectile dysfunction HSDD, hypoactive sexual-desire disorder Mindfulness PE, premature ejaculation Plissit model Satisfaction Sex therapy

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Sexology
Psychology
Medicine

Background:

Sex therapy encompasses behavioral, cognitive, psychodynamic, and educational interventions.
Contemporary sex therapy focuses on enhancing desire, pleasure, and satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the effectiveness of various sex therapy techniques for sexual dysfunctions.
To highlight the importance of assessing medical and biological factors in sexual dysfunction.

Main Methods:

Review of established sex therapy techniques (bibliotherapy, psychodynamic, educational).
Inclusion of modern approaches such as internet-administered therapy and mindfulness therapy.
Assessment of psychological treatments for sexual dysfunction.

Main Results:

Traditional and contemporary sex therapy methods demonstrate effectiveness.
Newer techniques like internet-administered therapy and mindfulness therapy show positive outcomes.
Psychological treatments provide some relief for sexual dysfunction.

Conclusions:

Medical and biological factors are crucial in the development of sexual dysfunctions.
Sex therapy, originating from Masters and Johnson's work, aims to reduce performance anxiety.
Evidence-based medicine requirements are challenging to meet for studies on psychological treatments' outcomes.