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Sexual fantasy alternation.

S R Leonard, S C Hayes

    Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
    |September 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Fantasy alternation can alter sexual arousal patterns in men with sexual orientation confusion. However, the effects are unpredictable and depend on the speed of alternation, warranting caution in clinical use.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sexuality Studies
    • Physiological Psychology

    Background:

    • Sexual orientation confusion presents complex challenges in understanding and managing sexual arousal patterns.
    • Investigating the impact of specific psychological techniques, like fantasy alternation, is crucial for therapeutic interventions.

    Observation:

    • The study examined how rapidly alternating between heterosexual and homosexual masturbatory fantasies affects sexual arousal.
    • Physiological measures were used to quantify sexual arousal in four adult males experiencing sexual orientation confusion.

    Findings:

    • Fantasy alternation demonstrated the capacity to modify the strength of sexual arousal patterns.
    • The direction and magnitude of these arousal changes were found to be unpredictable.

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  • The speed of fantasy alternation significantly influenced the observed effects on sexual arousal.

    • Implications:

    • Findings suggest that fantasy alternation is a potent but unpredictable tool for altering sexual arousal.
    • Clinical application with individuals exhibiting sexual deviancy requires careful consideration due to unpredictable outcomes.
    • Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and refine the application of fantasy alternation in sexual health contexts.