Psychosexual Therapies

100 Key Points and Techniques
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-13886-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 434 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 198 mm

Reihe: 100 Key Points

Rationale for Psychosexual Therapies: 100 Key Points and Techniques is a practical, accessible and structured resource that condenses complex psychosexual theories into digestible, actionable points.

Noor provides a structured, multidisciplinary, and user-friendly guide covering the full spectrum of psychosexual phenomena from assessment and diagnosis to evidence-based treatments. Through its exploration of emerging trends and gaps in current thinking including the rise in the link between sexual dysfunction and mental health, cultural shifts in sexuality and the challenges created by accessibility to the digital world of pornography use, dating apps and virtual infidelity this book is invaluable to both professionals and the public.

This book bridges theory and practice, classic and modern and clinical and lay audiences making it a must-have for any practitioner or student in the fields of gender, sex and sexuality.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Noor, Lohani

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse Kognitivismus
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Sexualpsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologische Theorie, Psychoanalyse Psychoanalyse (S. Freud)
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie Familientherapie, Paartherapie, Gruppentherapie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

Part One. Theoretical Foundations of Sexuality

1. Sexual Health - WHO Definition

2. Dual Control Model

3. Sexual Response Cycle (Masters & Johnson, Kaplan, Basson)

4. Sexual Script Theory

5. Attachment Theory & Human Sexuality

6. Pleasure vs. Performance Anxiety

7. Differentiation of Self (Bowenian Theory)

8. Psychodynamic Perspectives on Sexual Conflicts, Oedipal complex and castration anxiety

9. The Intersection of Culture and Sexuality

10. Systemic Therapy

11. Biopsychosocial Model

12. Pornography

Part Two. Sexual Dysfunctions and Disorders

13. Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

14. Erectile Dysfunction

15. Female Sexual Arousal disorder

16. Premature Ejaculation

17. Delayed, Absent, retrograde Ejaculation

18. Anorgasmia

19. Vaginismus, Dyspareunia and Genito-Pelvic Pain Penetration Disorder

20. Sexual Aversion Disorder

21. Paraphilic Disorders

22. Sexual Dysfunction in the Transgender and Gender Diverse population

23. Peyronies Disease

24. Vulvodynia and Provoked Vulvodynia

25. Compulsive Sexual Behaviours

Part Three. Assessment in Psychosexual Therapies

26. PLISSIT Model

27. Comprehensive Sexual History Taking

28. Questionnaires: IIEF, FSFI, GRISS

29. Biomedical Factors (Hormones, Diabetes etc)

30. Evaluating Relationship Dynamics

31. Trauma Screening and Sexual Dysfunction

Part Four. Core Therapeutic Techniques

32. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

33. Psychodynamic and Relational Techniques

34. Sensate Focus and Behavioural Homework

35. Sex Positive and Educational Techniques

36. Systemic Desenitization for Pain Disorders

37. Waxing and Waning

38. Soft Penis Pleasing

39. Vaginal Dilator Therapy

40. Kegel Exercises & Pelvic Floor Therapy

41. Mindfulness Based Psychosexual Therapy (Tantric)

42. Narrative Therapy for Sexual Identity

43. Techniques for Narcissism and Entitlement

Part Five. Couples and Relational Sex Therapy

44. The ‘Good Enough Sex’ Model

45. Ethical Non-Monogamy

46. Sexual Communication and Conflict Resolution

47. Polyamory

48. Imago Relationship Therapy

49. Gottman Method

50. Transactional Analysis and Couples Therapy

51. Accessing Relationships

Part Six. Trauma-Informed and Somatic Approaches

52. Somatic Experiencing for Sexual Trauma

53. EMDR and Polyvagal Therapy for Sexual Trauma

54. Dissociation

55. Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

56. Body Mapping and Safe Touch Exercises

57. Breathwork for Sexual Anxiety

58. Trauma-Informed Sensate Focus

Part Seven. Medical and Integrative Treatments

59. PDE-5 Inhibitors (Viagra, Tadalafil)

60. Hormonal Treatments (Testosterone, Oestrogen)

61. Vaginal Oestrogen for pain/dryness

62. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

63. Neurological Factors (MS Parkinson’s)

64. Pharmacotherapy for Paraphilias (SSRI’s)

65. Chronic Illness and Sexuality

66. Sexual side Effects of Medications

Part Eight. Mental Health and Sexual Functioning

67. Anxiety Disorders and Sexuality

68. Depressive Disorders and Sexuality

69. Somatic Disorders and Sexuality

70. Eating Disorders and Sexuality

71. Substance Use Disorder and Sexuality

72. Bipolar Disorder and Sexuality

73. Other Psychiatric Disorders and Sexuality

Part Nine. Specialised Populations

74. Ageing and Sexuality (Menopause, Andropause)

75. Disability Affirmative Psychosexual Therapy

76. LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Psychosexual Therapy

77. Neurodiversity, Sexuality and Compulsive Sexual Behaviours

78. Religious Sexual Guilt (Purity Culture)

79. Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA) Survivors

80. Kink and BDSM Affirmative Therapy

81. Infertility and Sexual Impact

82. Sex Offending

83. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

84. HIV

85. Chemsex

Part Ten. Emerging and Alternative Approaches

86. Psychedelic Assisted Psychosexual Therapy

87. Virtual Reality for Exposure Therapy

88. Biofeedback for Arousal Disorders

89. Hypnotherapy for Sexual Anxiety

90. Ayurvedic & Traditional Sexology

91. Sex Coaching vs Psychosexual Therapy

92. Eco-sexual Perspectives – Queer Theory, Ecofeminism and Somatic practices

93. Sex Technology (Apps, Wearables)

Part Eleven. Ethical and Professional Considerations.

94. Therapist Self Disclosure in Psychosexual Therapy

95. Erotic Transference and Counter Transference

96. Informed Consent for Sensitive Topics

97. Online (Tele)Sex Therapy Ethics

98. Sex Positive vs Pathologising Approaches

99. Safeguarding and Disclosure in Psychosexual Therapy

100. Future of Psychosexual Therapy (AI, Research Gaps)

Über Autor(innen)

Lohani Noor MSc is the founding director of The Institute for Relational and Sexual Therapies (ThIRST) and is a prominent speaker and writer on Psychotherapy particularly in relation to Sexual Therapy.