Synopses & Reviews
Review
"Continuing in their fine tradition, Leiblum and Rosen give those of us who are learning, providing, or reflecting on the treatment of sexual problems an opportunity to be with the best thinkers in the field. Hope for medication assistance now abounds, yet the authors succeed in conveying the rich psychological and social landscape of human sexual interaction. No one who reads this book will ever again be tempted to reduce sex therapy to a single paradigm." --Stephen B. Levine, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
"With the growing availability of new medications and treatment options, the new edition of this classic text is extremely timely. Comprehensive and up-to-date, the book highlights the importance of collaboration between medical professionals and sex therapists. A needed focus is placed upon relationship and other variables involved in sexual dynamics and sexual dysfunctions. I am thrilled to see information specific to women, as well as new medical options for men. A 'must read' for all professionals treating individuals and couples with sexual dissatisfactions." --Beverly Whipple, PhD, RN, FAAN, Rutgers--The State University of New Jersey; President, American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
Review
"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 generations 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
Review
"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
Review
"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
Review
"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
Review
"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
Synopsis
A review of the second edition in "Contemporary Psychology" stated that "no practitioner of sex therapy can afford to be without this book". Highlights of this new edition include increased coverage of sexual desire disorders, a greatly expanded section on female sexual disorders, and a completely updated section on male sexual disorders that covers the Viagra discussion.
Synopsis
The past decade has seen sweeping changes in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders. Bringing the field of sex therapy up to date, the third edition of this classic work reports on a wealth of new developments in theory, research, and clinical practice. Existing chapters have been extensively revised, many with new authorship, and additional chapters added to address emerging areas of interest. Throughout, clear guidelines for assessment and treatment are brought to life by illustrative clinical material. Highlights of this edition include increased coverage of sexual desire disorders; a greatly expanded section on female sexual disorders, including a new chapter on sexual arousal difficulties in women; and a completely updated section on male sexual disorders, featuring a full discussion of Viagra and other vasoactive drugs. Other new chapters cover paraphilias and gender identity disorders. Featuring contributions from leading authorities, this volume maintains a careful balance between psychological and medical concerns. It will continue to serve as the definitive reference and text for both new and experienced clinicians, as well as students in the full range of mental health fields.
Synopsis
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
About the Author
Sandra R. Leiblum, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynecology and Director of the Center for Sexual and Marital Health at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey--Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Her numerous publications include
Erectile Disorders and
Case Studies in Sex Therapy (both coedited with Raymond C. Rosen), as well as over 70 clinical and research articles. Dr. Leiblum is North American editor of
Sexual and Relationship Health, past president of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, a fellow of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sex, and a member of the "blue ribbon" committee of the American Association for Sex Therapy, Research and Education.
Raymond C. Rosen, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Sexual Pharmacology Unit at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey--Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He is also Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University. Dr. Rosen is past president of the International Academy of Sex Research and editor of the Annual Review of Sex Research. The coauthor of Patterns of Sexual Arousal (with J. Gayle Beck) and coeditor of Case Studies in Sex Therapy and Erectile Disorders (both with Sandra R. Leiblum), he has published more than 100 articles and book chapters.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction1. Sex Therapy Today: Current Issues and Future Perspectives, Sandra R. Leiblum
II. Female Sexual Disorders
2. Sexual Desire/Arousal Disorders in Women, Rosemary Basson
3. Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder: Perplexing, Distressing, and Underrecognized, Sandra R. Leiblum
4. Orgasmic Disorders in Women, Julia R. Heiman
5. Dyspareunia and Vaginismus: So-Called Sexual Pain, Yitzchak M. Binik, Sophie Bergeron, and Samir Khalifé
6. Physical Therapy Management and Treatment of Sexual Pain Disorders, Talli Y. Rosenbaum
III. Male Sexual Disorders
7. Sexual Desire Disorders in Men, William L. Maurice
8.Treatment of Rapid Ejaculation: Psychotherapy, Pharmacotherapy, and Combined Therapy, Stanley E. Althof
9. Treatment of Delayed Ejaculation, Uwe Hartmann and Marcel D. Waldinger
10. Erectile Dysfunction: Integration of Medical and Psychological Approaches, Raymond C. Rosen
IV. Special Issues
11. Sexuality and Illness, Ronald W. D. Stevenson and Stacy L. Elliott
12. Sexual Dysfunction and Childhood Sexual Abuse: Gender Differences and Treatment Implications, Kathryn Hall
13. Therapy with Sexual Minorities: Queering Practice, Margaret Nichols and Michael Shernoff
14.Sexuality and Culture, Monica McGoldrick, Robbin Loonan, and David Wohlsifer
15. Paraphilia-Related Disorders: The Evaluation and Treatment of Nonparaphilic Hypersexuality, Martin P. Kafka
16. Gender Dysphoria and Transgender Experiences, Richard A. Carroll
17. The New Sexual Pharmacology: A Guide for the Clinician, Adam Keller Ashton