Pub Date : 2022-01-17DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2022.2027361
Shoshannah D. Frydman
Abstract Orthodox Jewish women experience a major shift in permitted and expected sexual activity when they marry. For many of these women, their first experience of a sexual relationship with a male partner takes place within marriage. Moreover, members of the Orthodox Jewish community observe rituals, laws, and practices specifically related to sexual relations within marriage. This mixed methods study explored the early marital sexual experiences of self-identified married Orthodox Jewish women through an anonymous online survey and guided written narrative. Utilizing a feminist lens and building on research around sexual scripts, findings include themes of experiencing early marital sexual activity as a “quick shift” and experiencing a change in sense of self and sexual agency. Other themes include navigating changes in sense of modesty, disappointment, empowerment and entitlement; and reflections on the complexity of this transition. Findings have the potential to inform clinical practice, education, and program development to address Orthodox Jewish women’s needs, while contributing to the broader conversation regarding female sexuality, particularly within this cultural context.
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Pub Date : 2022-01-10DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2022.2026316
L. M. Vowels
Abstract The present study provided an initial evaluation of an online, therapist-free sex therapy application for people struggling with sexual desire discrepancy in their relationship. In the mixed-methods case study, we provided an account of four users (two who improved and two who did not) who engaged in the intervention for eight weeks; the users answered weekly questions about their progress and completed an interview at the end of the study. We found that the intervention was very effective for some users with hope and confidence being related to higher improvement. Also seeing the problem as shared rather than one person’s issue helped make improvements. Communication (or lack thereof) was an important contributor to both the problem and the progress. The application can be used as a standalone treatment for sexual desire discrepancy or in combination with a therapist. LAY SUMMARY The manuscript describes the experience of four individuals who used an online sex therapy app for eight weeks to help with mismatched sexual desire in their relationship. Having hope things would get better, seeing the problem as shared, and beginning to communicate about sex helped improve outcomes.
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Pub Date : 2022-01-02DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2022.2034214
Christopher K. Belous
We are all in for a treat with this issue of Sexual and Relationship Therapy! So many wonderful articles exploring various concepts in the field. Collectively the articles can be summarized into an examination of—or the relationship with—or causes of setbacks in—sexual potential. Each person holds unlimited sexual potential with themselves and their relationships, only defined by their own comfort and uniqueness.
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Pub Date : 2022-01-02DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2022.2026152
Markie L. C. Twist
Happy 2022! We here at the journal have a lot to be elated about in the last year, 2021, and so much to be excited about in this new year! One thing we implemented in 2021 were journal-related honours and awards. When I became the Editor-inChief (EIC) in 2018 one thing I wanted to explore was the idea of having an annual best article award and a top reviewer of the year award, however, the timing was a bit premature as this was an idea that had not been historically explored at the journal of Sexual and Relationship Therapy (SRT). Coming into my role as EIC, I had just served as the Virtual Issues Editor for the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (JMFT) from 2015 to 2018. In this role I served with Dr. Fred Piercy, who was the EIC of JMFT, who in 2013 implemented the JMFT Best Article of the Year Award (Piercy, 2016), and the JMFT Reviewer of the Year Award. I saw how meaningful these honours were to not only the journal’s authors and reviewers, but also to the readers of the journal, as well as to the overall field of couple and family therapy. So, I thought when, and if, I ever had the opportunity to be an EIC of a top journal I would hope to implement similar awards. Thus, I am elated that this is happening for our authors who print published in our journal in 2021, as well as for our reviewers, who served in this capacity in 2021. So, of the 81 people who served as reviewers in the year of 2021 (all of which are listed in this issue on a standalone page of appreciation), we had two people who reviewed more submissions than anyone else and in the timeliest manner. Hence, these two reviewers are being honoured with the very first Sexual and Relationship Therapy Reviewer of the Year Awards. One is Sarah Hechter, MS., LMFT. Sarah is a counselor at DuPage County Health Department in the state of Illinois. The second is Candice Maier, PhD., LMFT. Candice is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Human Services Department and the Clinical Director of the Clinical Services Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. The work of these two outstanding reviewers was instrumental in the journal’s success last year and for this we are deeply grateful. Of the 27 scholarly articles published in print in the journal of Sexual and Relationship Therapy in 2021, eight were selected to be considered for the first Sexual and Relationship Therapy Best Article of the Year Award in the journal’s history. These eight articles were chosen, because of all those articles published in print in 2021, these articles had the highest citation count, most views, most downloads, and/or highest Altmetric scores. Additional considerations in the selection of the articles to be considered for this award included the: timely nature of the content, overall quality of the writing and/or methodological approach, applicability and
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Pub Date : 2021-12-28DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.2019699
D. Busby, Chelom E. Leavitt, J. Yorgason, Stephanie Richardson, David B. Allsop
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Pub Date : 2021-12-26DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.2007235
G. Turner, W. Stayton
Abstract Clients seeking sex therapy can bring into the clinical space a vibrant religious, spiritual and/or faith practice. Even those clients who do not consider themselves religious, often come to sex therapy with a prior relationship to a religion or with a higher power. While this relationship can be a source of strength, it may include a history of trauma, pain, and grief. This intersection of sexuality and faith can be a powerful clinical space; however, it is not without its challenges, specifically when shame, guilt and remorse are associated with the client’s sexual experiences. Mental health professionals skilled in sex therapy are ideally positioned to support these clients; however, they are rarely trained in incorporating client religious issues. This paper seeks to expand professional discourse on supporting clients at the intersection of sexual and faith well-being. First, we discuss why mental health clinicians focused on sex therapy need to incorporate a faith informed practice lens. Next, three case studies are presented to highlight the intersection of psychosexualtherapy and a client’s faith. The discussion section subsequently highlights preparation needed by mental health professionals and offers suggestions for better professional training in this specialty area. Finally, faith informed clinical interventions are presented. Lay summary People seeking a sex therapist bring their spirituality, religion, faith, or belief practices to therapy. Clinicians must acknowledge this aspect of a client’s life and recognize that it can play a key role in their healing. Sex therapists rarely receive training in faith issues. This paper attempts to bridge that gap.
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Pub Date : 2021-12-20DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.2015535
B. Gouvernet, T. Plaie, M. Bonierbale
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Pub Date : 2021-12-16DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.2009794
Éliane Dussault, D. Lafortune, Cloé Canivet, Marie-Aude Boislard, Chelom E. Leavitt, N. Godbout
Limited instruments are available to assess sexual mindfulness (i.e., state of mindfulness during sexual interactions) and understand its links with psychosexual well-being. The aim of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of a French version of the Sexual Mindfulness Measure (SMM) (Leavitt et al., 2019) and its relation to psychosexual outcomes (e.g., body image, sexual com- munication). A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted with a community sample of 541 adults ( M age= 36.82, SD = 11.78). The factorial structure of the original English version of the SMM was replicated, and satisfactory internal consistency was found, sug- gesting that the French SMM can be considered a valid measure to capture sexual mindfulness in research and clinical settings. Results showed significant linear regressions with expected psychosexual outcomes, which suggests that increased sexual mind- fulness could improve psychosexual well-being. Lay summary : This study presents the validation of a questionnaire measuring sexual mindfulness - the level of awareness and nonjudgment during sexual interactions. Findings support the validity of the questionnaire to measure sexual mindfulness in clinical and research settings; it also suggests that sexual mindfulness may predict sexual higher self-esteem and body image, and lower anxiety towards sexual communication.
有限的工具可用于评估性正念(即性互动期间的正念状态)并了解其与性心理健康的联系。本研究的目的是检验法语版性意识测量(SMM)的信度和效度(Leavitt et al.， 2019)及其与性心理结果(如身体形象、性沟通)的关系。对541名社区成人(年龄M = 36.82, SD = 11.78)进行验证性因素分析。原始英文版SMM的析因结构被复制，并且发现了令人满意的内部一致性，这表明法语SMM可以被认为是在研究和临床环境中捕捉性意识的有效措施。结果显示与预期的性心理结果有显著的线性回归，这表明增加的性意识可以改善性心理健康。摘要:本研究证实了一份测量性意识的问卷——性互动中意识和不判断的水平。研究结果支持了问卷在临床和研究中测量性意识的有效性;研究还表明，性意识可能预示着更高的性自尊和身体形象，以及更低的性交流焦虑。
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Pub Date : 2021-12-13DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.1994137
B. Peña, Eman Tadros
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Pub Date : 2021-12-13DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.2014052
Rebecca W Clarke, Chelom E. Leavitt, David B. Allsop, L. Marks, D. Dollahite
Abstract Using data from interviews with 198 highly religious Muslim, Christian, or Jewish families in the U.S., we investigated how religion informs sexual relationships, sexual practices, and sexual beliefs in family life. Guided by Marks’ method (2015), a team-based coding approach, participants’ comments about sexuality and sexual relationships were coded and organized into four themes that illuminated how religion and sexuality intersect among highly religious couples and families. Themes included (a) boundaries and rules around sex, (b) purpose of sex, (c) navigating culture and media, and (d) concerns regarding children. Implications for practitioners are discussed including understanding the most common ways sex and religion intersect in highly religious families, and the importance of asking clients to what degree their faith influences their sexual relationships, practices, and beliefs. Lay Summary Highly religious families spoke about sexuality in five main ways: managing boundaries and rules around sex, purpose of sex, navigating culture and media, and concerns regarding children. When working with religious clients, clinicians can ask and understand, recognize religious dualities, and harness religious strengths.
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