Treating Sexual Desire Disorders A Clinical

The loss or lack of interest in sex is a common complaint in sex therapy. Organized around in-depth case presentations, this book showcases effective treatment approaches for individuals and couples. The contributors are highly skilled therapists who explore the complexity of sexual desire problems and offer detailed descriptions of clinical techniques. The book illuminates the complex interplay of biological, psychological, interpersonal, contextual, and cultural factors that need to be considered in assessment and intervention. Concise chapter introductions by editor Sandra R. Leiblum summarize key themes and provide a context for understanding each author's approach.

Sandra R. Leiblum, PhD, was, until her death in January 2010, Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynecology, Director of the Center for Sexual and Relationship Health, and Director of the Psychology Internship Program at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, in Piscataway, New Jersey. An internationally recognized authority in sex therapy, Dr. Leiblum received numerous awards for her professional contributions, including the Masters and Johnson Award from the Society for Sex Therapy and Research and the Professional Standard of Excellence Award from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. She was the author or editor of over 125 journal articles, chapters, and books on various aspects of male and female sexuality, and was widely recognized for her teaching and clinical activities. Her book Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy, Fourth Edition, received the SSTAR Health Professional Book Award from the Society for Sex Therapy and Research.

Introduction and Overview: Clinical Perspectives on and Treatment for Sexual Desire Disorders	p. 1
The Double Flame: Reconciling Intimacy and Sexuality, Reviving Desire	p. 23
Using Crucible Therapy to Treat Sexual Desire Disorders	p. 44
The Canary in the Coal Mine: Reviving Sexual Desire in Long-Term Relationships	p. 61
Confronting Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: Secrets, Variant Arousal, and Good-Enough Sex	p. 92
"Desire Disorders" or Opportunities for Optimal Erotic Intimacy?	p. 92
A Skeptical View of Desire Norms and Disorders Promotes Clinical Success	p. 114
Complaints of Low Sexual Desire: How Therapeutic Assessment Guides Further Interventions	p. 133
Cognitive-Behavioral and Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Low Sexual Desire	p. 149
Dancing to Their Own Music	p. 165
Treatment of Low Sexual Desire in the Context of Comorbid Individual and Relationship Dysfunction	p. 181
The Role of Androgens in the Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women	p. 201
Sexual Psychopharmacology and the Treatment of Desire Deregulation	p. 219
The Desire to Feel Whole Again: The Quest for Sexual Desire after Breast Cancer	p. 234
Index	p. 247
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