Group treatment of sexual dysfunction in gay men. 1981

R Reece

Three different formats for treating gay men with sexual dysfunctions are described, with emphasis on group therapy for men who are without partners. Clients present with general sexual anxieties, lack of sexual desire, secondary erectile dysfunctions, and difficulties with ejaculatory control, both rapid and inhibited. The process of selecting a program, and in particular the factors to consider when deciding if a client should work with a lover, with a partner surrogate or in a group format, are discussed. Primary procedures of sex therapy in each of these formats are described. Some trends in the frequencies of presenting complaints are noted, as well as possible reasons for reported differences between homosexual and heterosexual men. Other special considerations for working with gay men in sex therapy are discussed. Results of a self-report survey of change, administered 6 weeks and again 6 months following the end of 5 different 10-week sex therapy groups, are reported.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009948 Orgasm The climax of sexual excitement in either humans or animals. Sexual Gratification,Sexual Satisfaction,Gratification, Sexual,Orgasms,Satisfaction, Sexual,Sexual Gratifications,Sexual Satisfactions
D010413 Penis The external reproductive organ of males. It is composed of a mass of erectile tissue enclosed in three cylindrical fibrous compartments. Two of the three compartments, the corpus cavernosa, are placed side-by-side along the upper part of the organ. The third compartment below, the corpus spongiosum, houses the urethra. Glans Penis,Penis, Glans
D011615 Psychotherapy, Group A form of therapy in which two or more patients participate under the guidance of one or more psychotherapists for the purpose of treating emotional disturbances, social maladjustments, and psychotic states. Group Therapy,Group Psychotherapy,Therapy, Group
D005500 Follow-Up Studies Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease. Followup Studies,Follow Up Studies,Follow-Up Study,Followup Study,Studies, Follow-Up,Studies, Followup,Study, Follow-Up,Study, Followup
D006716 Homosexuality The sexual attraction or relationship between members of the same SEX. Homosexuality, Ego-Dystonic,Ego-Dystonic Homosexuality,Homosexuality, Ego Dystonic
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D001007 Anxiety Feelings or emotions of dread, apprehension, and impending disaster but not disabling as with ANXIETY DISORDERS. Angst,Anxiousness,Hypervigilance,Nervousness,Social Anxiety,Anxieties, Social,Anxiety, Social,Social Anxieties

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