This widely used clinical reference and text--now significantly updated with 75% new material reflecting therapeutic advances, diagnostic changes, and increased coverage of sexual minority groups--comprehensively addresses sexual problems and their treatment. Prominent contributors interweave theory, research, and clinical considerations. Detailed case examples illustrate the process of assessment and intervention with individuals and couples across the lifespan, with attention to gender-related, cultural, and health concerns. The volume features an integrative introduction and conclusion, plus an instructive editorial commentary at the beginning of each chapter.New to This Edition*Many new authors and extensively revised chapters.*Coverage of advances in sexual medicine, ICD-11 diagnostic changes, and other timely topics.*Chapters on sexual aversion, female sexual arousal disorder, and out-of-control sexual behavior.*Chapters on the transition to parenthood and the treatment of sexual concerns in the BDSM community and adult transgender clients.*Chapters on additional medical issues: cancer and spinal cord injury.

The leading clinical reference and text in the field, originally developed by the late Sandra Leiblum, this volume addresses the full range of sexual problems and concerns that lead men, women, and couples to seek help. Prominent experts describe cutting-edge assessment and treatment approaches that draw on psychological, interpersonal, and medical interventions. Detailed case examples illustrate how the therapeutic strategies are implemented and shed light on the factors that influence outcomes. The book is grounded in current knowledge about sexuality and sexual functioning across the lifespan. Tightly edited, it features an integrative introduction and conclusion plus a brief editorial commentary at the beginning of each chapter.New to This Edition*Reflects major advances in sexual medicine and changes in the DSM-5.*Chapters on infidelity, body image, and noncoercive and coercive paraphilias.*Chapters on sexuality and infertility, disability-affirmative therapy, and sexually transmitted infections.*Expanded lifespan focus: chapters on adolescents/young adults and older adults.*Many new authors and extensively revised chapters. 

This widely used clinical reference and text--now significantly updated with 75% new material reflecting therapeutic advances, diagnostic changes, and increased coverage of sexual minority groups--comprehensively addresses sexual problems and their treatment. Prominent contributors interweave theory, research, and clinical considerations. Detailed case examples illustrate the process of assessment and intervention with individuals and couples across the lifespan, with attention to gender-related, cultural, and health concerns. The volume features an integrative introduction and conclusion, plus an instructive editorial commentary at the beginning of each chapter.New to This Edition*Many new authors and extensively revised chapters.*Coverage of advances in sexual medicine, ICD-11 diagnostic changes, and other timely topics.*Chapters on sexual aversion, female sexual arousal disorder, and out-of-control sexual behavior.*Chapters on the transition to parenthood and the treatment of sexual concerns in the BDSM community and adult transgender clients.*Chapters on additional medical issues: cancer and spinal cord injury.

The leading clinical reference and text in the field, originally developed by the late Sandra Leiblum, this volume addresses the full range of sexual problems and concerns that lead men, women, and couples to seek help. Prominent experts describe cutting-edge assessment and treatment approaches that draw on psychological, interpersonal, and medical interventions. Detailed case examples illustrate how the therapeutic strategies are implemented and shed light on the factors that influence outcomes. The book is grounded in current knowledge about sexuality and sexual functioning across the lifespan. Tightly edited, it features an integrative introduction and conclusion plus a brief editorial commentary at the beginning of each chapter.New to This Edition*Reflects major advances in sexual medicine and changes in the DSM-5.*Chapters on infidelity, body image, and noncoercive and coercive paraphilias.*Chapters on sexuality and infertility, disability-affirmative therapy, and sexually transmitted infections.*Expanded lifespan focus: chapters on adolescents/young adults and older adults.*Many new authors and extensively revised chapters.