Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Introduction: The Future of Sex Therapy, Yitzchak M. Binik and Kathryn S. K. Hall -- I. Sex Therapy for Sexual Dysfunction -- DESIRE AND AROUSAL -- 1. Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder in Women, Lori Brotto and Mijal Luria -- 2. Hidden Disorder/Hidden Desire: Presentations of Low Sexual Desire in Men, Marta Meana and Eric T. Steiner -- 3. Erectile Dysfunction: Integration of Medical and Psychological Approaches, Raymond C. Rosen, Martin M. Miner, and John P. Wincze -- ORGASM -- 4. Orgasm Disorders in Women, Cynthia A. Graham -- 5. Treatment of Premature Ejaculation: Psychotherapy, Pharmacotherapy, and Combined Therapy, Stanley E. Althof -- 6. Delayed Ejaculation, Michael A. Perelman -- PAIN -- 7. Genital Pain in Women and Men: It Can Hurt More than Your Sex Life, Sophie Bergeron, Natalie O. Rosen, and Caroline F. Pukall -- 8. Lifelong Vaginismus, Moniek M. ter Kuile and Elke D. Reissing -- II. Sex Therapy for Other Sexual Disorders -- 9. The Paraphilias: An Experiential Approach to "Dangerous" Desires, Peggy J. Kleinplatz -- 10. "Gold-Star Pedophiles" in General Sex Therapy Practice, James M. Cantor -- 11. Gender Dysphoria, Kenneth J. Zucker and Nicola Brown -- 12. Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, David Goldmeier, Hossein Sadeghi-Nejad, and Thomas M. Facelle -- 13. Nonparaphilic Hypersexuality Disorders, Martin P. Kafka -- III. Therapeutic Challenges for Sex Therapy -- SPECIFIC GROUPS -- 14. Therapy with LGBTQ Clients: Working with Sex and Gender Variance from a Queer Theory Model, Margaret Nichols -- 15. Culturally Sensitive Sex Therapy: The Need for Shared Meanings in the Treatment of Sexual Problems, Kathryn S. K. Hall and Cynthia A. Graham -- 16. Body Image and Sexuality, Michael W. Wiederman and Sabina Sarin -- 17. The Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions in Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Alessandra H. Rellini -- 18. Infidelity, Stephen B. Levine -- MEDICAL PROBLEMS -- 19. Sexuality and Infertility, Judith C. Daniluk, Emily Koert, and Erin Breckon -- 20. Sexuality in the Context of Chronic Illness, Paul Enzlin -- 21. Sexuality and Disability: A Disability-Affirmative Approach to Sex Therapy, Linda R. Mona, Maggie L. Syme, and Rebecca P. Cameron -- 22. Suppose They Gave an Epidemic and Sex Therapy Didn't Attend?: Sexually Transmitted Infection Concerns in the Sex Therapy Context, William A. Fisher and Stephen Holzapfel -- LIFESPAN CHANGES -- 23. Sexual Problems in Adolescents and Young Adults, Lucia F. O'Sullivan and Vickie Pasterski -- 24. Sexuality and Aging, Marc E. Agronin -- Conclusion: Sex Therapy in Transition: Are We There Yet?, Marta Meana, Yitzchak M. Binik, and Kathryn S. K. Hall.

"The leading clinical reference and text in the field, originally developed by the late Sandra Leiblum, this volume addresses the full range of sexual problems and concerns that lead men, women, and couples to seek help. Prominent experts describe cutting-edge assessment and treatment approaches that integrate psychological, interpersonal, and medical interventions. Detailed case examples illustrate how the therapeutic strategies are implemented and shed light on the factors that influence outcomes. The book is grounded in current knowledge about sexuality and sexual functioning across the lifespan. Tightly edited, it features an integrative introduction and conclusion plus a brief editorial commentary at the beginning of each chapter. New to This Edition *Reflects major advances in sexual medicine and changes in the DSM-5. *Chapters on infidelity, body image, and noncoercive and coercive paraphilias. *Chapters on sexuality and infertility, disability-affirmative therapy, and sexually transmitted infections. *Expanded lifespan focus: chapters on adolescents/young adults and older adults. *Many new authors and extensively revised chapters."-- Provided by publisher.

"Subject Areas/Keywords: arousal, assessments, couples, desire, diagnosis, disorders, dysfunctions, female, gender, human sexuality, male, marital, men, psychotherapy, Sandra Leiblum, sex therapy, sexual health, sexual medicine, treatments, women Description The leading clinical reference and text in the field, originally developed by Sandra Leiblum, this volume addresses the full range of sexual problems and concerns that lead men, women, and couples to seek help. Prominent experts describe cutting-edge assessment and treatment approaches that integrate psychological, interpersonal, and medical interventions. Detailed case examples illustrate how the therapeutic strategies are implemented and shed light on the factors that influence outcomes. The book is grounded in current knowledge about sexuality and sexual functioning across the lifespan. Tightly edited, it features an integrative introduction and conclusion plus a brief editorial commentary at the beginning of each chapter."-- Provided by publisher.