Pub Date : 2021-12-10DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.2014445
B. Dale
Abstract From their earliest inquiries on sex, researchers have noted the connection between religion and sexual repression. However, because many see religion as beyond reproach, secularly trained professionals are often frustrated over ways to help their clients heal from problematic religious teachings without damaging their faith. This paper offers concrete ways to reframe the issues to assist clients in extricating themselves from problematic beliefs. By setting science in dialogue with religion, this strategy is based on some of Christianity’s basic principles. From this stance, the client can be led to both understand the nature of traditional Christianity’s obedience framework and to entertain an alternative spiritual discernment framework with multiple sources of spiritual authority. Professionals do this by (1) affirming the client’s faith experiences that undergird their religious experience, (2) identifying their beliefs and their sources, (3) providing information of other church-recognized sources of spiritual authority and noting where individual discernment is applauded, and (4) offering scientific evidence relative to the presenting sexual issue. This approach is not dependent upon the personal religious background or faith stance of the professional. Further, clients may choose to retain their faith while aligning new religious understandings that are more congruent with sexual health.
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Pub Date : 2021-12-05DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.2009793
D. Derby, L. Tibi, Guy Doron
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Pub Date : 2021-11-26DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.2008344
Silva Neves
ABSTRACT In this essay I will discuss the conceptualisation of “sex addiction” programmes and treatments in relation to its religious positions. Both the official book of Sex Addicts Anonymous and “sex addiction” experts proclaim to offer a non-religious solution suitable for all people suffering from “sexual addiction” however a brief overview of some current texts reveals strong religiosity. In popular discourse, the USA is often perceived as more religious than the UK because of its puritan past. Whilst the UK is perceived to be more “sex positive,” I will demonstrate that religiosity amongst “sex addiction” experts in the UK is also strong, and perhaps more covert. This essay covers the problematic use of the integration of 12-step programmes in therapeutic treatments for sexual compulsivity. I will challenge the conceptualisation of “sex addiction,” primarily how experts promote support groups such as SAA and SLAA. The philosophy of these support groups is in direct contradiction with the knowledge of sexology and some basic psychotherapy principles. I argue that incorporating a 12-step philosophy (and inserting religiosity without client’s consent) into therapy can make sexual compulsivity worse because of increasing shame and colluding with a power imbalance between therapist and client. I propose that it is not possible to be both “sex positive” and promoting the conceptualisation of “sex addiction.”
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Pub Date : 2021-11-25DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.2007234
Zahra Bostani Khalesi, Moluk Pouralizadeh, S. Maroufizadeh
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Pub Date : 2021-11-22DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.2003320
David B. Allsop, Amber A. Price, V. Hanna-Walker, Chelom E. Leavitt, Emily H. Milius, Shayla M. Driggs
{"title":"Longitudinal associations between attachment, differentiation of self, and couple sexual and relational outcomes","authors":"David B. Allsop, Amber A. Price, V. Hanna-Walker, Chelom E. Leavitt, Emily H. Milius, Shayla M. Driggs","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2021.2003320","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2021.2003320","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2021-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85365135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-11-18DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.2004309
K. R. Stephenson, Camryn Pickworth, Parker S. Jones
{"title":"Gender differences in the association between sexual satisfaction and quality of life","authors":"K. R. Stephenson, Camryn Pickworth, Parker S. Jones","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2021.2004309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2021.2004309","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2021-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90674017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-11-16DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.1998422
Özlem Doğan Yüksekol, N. Baltacı, A. Yilmaz, M. Ulucan
Abstract This study was conducted to determine the perception of genital self-image, sexual quality of life and marital adjustment in infertile women. The sample of this descriptive study consisted of 135 infertile women who applied to a university hospital in a provincial center in the east of Turkey between November 2020-January 2021. Data were collected using Personal Information Form, Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS),Marital Adjustment Test (MAT) and Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire-Female (SQoL-F). Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, independent-samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance(ANOVA), Kruskal-Wallis test, Tamhane’s T2 test, and Pearson’s correlation analysis. FGSIS, SQoL-F, and MAT were found at moderate levels in the women who participated in the study (17.99 ± 4.87, 65.58 ± 26.77, 37.77 ± 14.16, respectively). There was a moderate positive correlation between the total scores of FGSIS and SQoL-F, and a moderate and weak positive correlation between FGSIS and MAT and its sub-dimensions (p < 0.01).A moderate and weak positive correlation was found between SQoL-F and MAT and its sub-dimensions(p < 0.01).An increase in a positive genital self-image was associated with an increase in sexual life quality, marital adjustment, and agreement and positive relationship with the spouse. In addition, an increase in sexual quality of life was also associated with an increase in marital adjustment and agreement and positive relationship with the spouse. The vice versa could also be valid. LAY SUMMARY In this study, which was conducted to determine genital self-image, sexual quality of life and marital adjustment in infertile women, it was determined that low genital self-image negatively affected sexual life quality of life and marital adjustment. As the sexual life quality of women decreases, marital adjustment, agreement with their spouse and positive relationship style decrease.
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Pub Date : 2021-11-13DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.1998423
Matthew Reid, C. Gamboni, Lauren R. Bailey
{"title":"Asking for MORE: a phenomenological exploration of the dyadic coming out process in mixed orientation relationships","authors":"Matthew Reid, C. Gamboni, Lauren R. Bailey","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2021.1998423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2021.1998423","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":"64 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2021-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89227866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2021-11-02DOI: 10.1080/14681994.2021.1998424
Brittany Trexler
{"title":"When two is too few: Addressing polyamorous clients in therapy","authors":"Brittany Trexler","doi":"10.1080/14681994.2021.1998424","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2021.1998424","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47131,"journal":{"name":"Sexual and Relationship Therapy","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2021-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79641562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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