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"This state-of-the-art fourth edition nicely integrates psychosocial, biological, and medical information and treatment protocols. Presenting a variety of exciting advances in the field, the book is well organized and includes helpful chapter introductions. The tables that are incorporated into most chapters are particularly useful for graduate teaching. This is an ideal text for graduate sex therapy education, and it will also serve as a valuable and useful resource for training medical and nursing professionals."--Marsha T. Carolan, PhD, LMFT, Michigan State University

"This is a time of vigorous debate and reappraisal of sexuality and its problems, fueled by the need to balance new pharmacological interventions with appropriate psychological interventions. The previous edition of this book saw a shift to a model of care that combines both of these approaches, and the fourth edition reinforces this integrative emphasis. The main themes continue and have been updated, and with many of the chapters written by new authors, there are a variety of fresh perspectives. Invaluable reading for anyone training in or practicing sex therapy, this work has become the 'gold standard' text in the field."--John

Bancroft, MD, Senior Research Fellow and former Director, Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction

"With this fourth edition, Leiblum demonstrates once again why she is this generation’s leader in the education and training of sex therapists. This outstanding, well-regarded text should be on the shelf of every practicing sex therapist and trainee. The chapters are well written, well organized, interesting, and timely. The liberal use of case study material enriches each chapter by illustrating the practical uses of the concepts described. As with previous editions, this book will be required reading in my graduate-level sex therapy courses."--Daniel N. Watter, EdD, private practice, Parsippany, New Jersey; Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Seton Hall University and Fairleigh Dickinson University

"This fourth edition is a 'must-have' for all clinicians working with sexual complaints and issues. Leiblum has assembled a truly multidisciplinary cadre of leading experts in the various subfields within sexuality practice. Based on cutting-edge research, all chapters optimally combine diagnostic and assessment issues with treatment recommendations, and are illustrated by in-depth, informative case examples and commentary. The book also addresses debates surrounding diagnostic issues, the integration of mental health and medical expertise, and more. I plan to use this text with third-year obstetrics and gynecology residents in a sexual medicine rotation. It is also ideal for graduate-level sex therapy students in a variety of mental health disciplines."--Lori A. Brotto, PhD, RPsych, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia, Canada

"A silver anniversary is an important milestone worth celebrating, and this landmark text remains crucial and invigorating after more than a quarter-century. The fourth edition reflects many exciting, continuing advances in knowledge about sex and intimate relationships. It recognizes the need to assess and treat individuals and couples on both the psychological and physical levels, offering a balanced, integrative, and accessible understanding of each problem area discussed. This book is certainly a key text for trainee sex therapists, medical and nursing students, and practicing clinicians, and I intend to recommend it across a multidisciplinary training class of postgraduates."--Kevan R Wylie, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Sexual and Relationship Therapy; Porterbrook Clinic and Sheffield Hallam University, UK

"An amazing overview of sex therapy by highly respected specialists with the most up-to-date knowledge in the field....The book is edited so well that it reads as if all of the chapters are written, beautifully, by one single expert....The case examples are extremely helpful and convey in practice the theory and research so thoroughly elaborated in each chapter....This text is extremely comprehensive, with chapters on complicated topics....This is a remarkable textbook that can add enormously to a clinician's knowledge."--Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic

"Twenty three prestigious authors, academicians and clinicians have contributed to the fourth edition of this large comprehensive body of work. A multitude of challenging sexual complaints are fully described and attention given to the most current, integrated, evidence-based, clinically sophisticated methods."--Metapsychology Online Reviews

"The presence of the heavy hitters in the field is one of the strengths of this volume as it gives the reader a view of the cutting edge of research and practice in sex therapy....A well-edited book that offers a clinically focused look from an expert's perspective, at the current status of sex therapy. It is appropriate as a text for a graduate course in sex therapy or for anyone who wants an update on current practices in this field. In addition, a number of chapters have relevance for anyone conducting therapy."--Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy

“This highly readable book is of value to most practitioners working with adults, even if their caseload is general and not specific to sex therapy….4 Stars!”--Doody’s Review Service

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Now in a completely revised and expanded fourth edition, 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. More than an update, the fourth edition incorporates major advances in research and practice. New chapter topics include persistent genital arousal disorder in women, sexual desire disorders in men, physical therapy for female sexual pain, treatment of sexual abuse survivors, sexuality and culture, and sexual pharmacology.

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Hardcover: 556 pages
Publisher: The Guilford Press; 4th edition (November 30, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593853491
ISBN-13: 978-1593853495
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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persistent genital arousal, persistent sexual arousal syndrome, nonparaphilic hypersexuality disorders, telephone sex dependence, protracted promiscuity, pornography dependence, sex therapy interventions, tone dysfunction, rapid ejaculators, vulvar vestibulitis syndrome, sex therapy approaches, gender dysphoric patients, rapid ejaculation, orgasmic problems, ual medicine, psychosocial obstacles, orgasmic inhibition, sexual pain disorders, clitoral priapism, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, gender dysphoria, ejaculatory latency, sexual impulsivity, subjective arousal, vulvar pain

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New York, United States, Archives of Sexual Behavior, American Psychiatric Association, Guilford Press, Journal of Sexual Medicine, Journal of Urology, Journal of Sex Research, African American, Annual Review of Sex Research, International Journal of Impotence Research, Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association, British Columbia, Massachusetts Male Aging Study, Plenum Press, San Francisco, New Jersey, American Journal of Cardiology, American Journal of Psychiatry, Archives of General Psychiatry, Journal of Homosexuality, New England, Oxford University Press

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This book cites 39 books:

Human Sexuality by Raymond Rosen on 4 pages
Sex in America: A Definitive Survey by Robert T. Michael on page 377, page 510, and Back Matter
Human Sexuality by Davis on page 83, and page 274
The Sexual Addiction by Patrick Carnes on page 444, and page 472
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (BECKMAN)) by Charles RB Beckmann on page 20, and page 117

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sex Therapy text, January 20, 2008

By	Y. Makidon "MFT therapist" (Flushing, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a Ph.D. student in a marriage and family therapy program. This book was assigned by the professor of my sex therapy class. It is clinical and in some aspects 'over my head' with medical information. But it is well written and provides excellent information on various sexual related disorders and dysfunctions. The information will serve me well in my future work with clients.

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4.0 out of 5 stars excellent survey of sex therapy, June 1, 2007

By	Rachel Garrison "Starrydaze" (Sonoma Co., CA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book provides excellent coverage of a variety of topics in sex therapy. In addition to addressing the mechanics of the disorder, the authors also give a good balance between pharmacological, medical, and psychotherapy interventions. Especially useful is the emphasis on couples counseling and the distinctions regarding when it would and wouldn't be appropriate. It usually is as couples therapy almost always has a component of sex therapy, and sex therapy has a component of couple therapy. The case studies make the material more accessible and make the material more enjoyable and illuminate the disorder in the context it occurs - within a person and a relationship.
The only limitation is beyond the control of the authors. The lack of empirical validation and controlled studies for many of the interventions. Sex therapy is not paid enough attention in this country, so many of the techniques and interventions described are from limited cases or from other countries - as are the authors.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Intersting text, February 2, 2009

By	Delphine M. Herman "mystic lady" (bradenton, fl) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was a required text for a masters course in Human Sexuality. It is a great resource for many of the discussions and assignments that were required. I will be keeping this book as a resource.

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