Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy

by Sandra R. Leiblum (Editor)

This widely adopted text and clinical reference provides a comprehensive guide to assessment and treatment of all of the major female and male sexual dysfunctions. Leading authorities demonstrate effective ways to integrate psychological, interpersonal, and medical interventions. Every chapter includes detailed clinical examples illustrating the process of therapy and the factors that influence treatment outcomes. 

Winner-- Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR) Health Professional Book Award

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Sexuality, Nonfiction, Textbooks

556 pages, Hardcover

First published March 31, 1980

Reviews

[Amelia Sloan · Rating 2 out of 5]

There was some knowledge to take away but the limitations made it hard to read. Its outdated, medicalized/DSM focused, cis-hetero dominated, trans phobic, among many other limitations. If diagnosis is important for you and your practice, then there will be a lot to take away. Very limited critical capacity in talking about sex and sexuality for all genders or in taking a holistic view. I would HIGHLY recommend rounded this out with other sex therapy texts and authors.

[Jessica Clark · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you're looking for the medical model's overview of sex therapy and sexual disorders- this is a good overview for you. Some of the messaging is sexist, transphobic, and definitely not holistic. This book should be read in addition to David Schnarch or other MFT works for a better rounded approach to working with sexual disorders.

[lyraand · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book contains wildly misinformed, outdated, unscientific, and harmful views on trans people.

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[Sarah Hubbard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very practical guide for sex therapy.

[darrienmichael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for its intended purpose as a master's level text book. I'll keep it and refer to it as needed.

[Joy Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good basic textbook on sexual disorders geared for therapists who want to practice sex therapy.

[Elizabeth L · Rating 4 out of 5]

sex therapy graduate course at SLU in 2003

[Svetlana Lukens]

it is nice to read the book

[lyraand · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book contains wildly misinformed, outdated, unscientific, and harmful views on trans people.

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[Jill Sumi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for class