Beyond Sexual Mechanics and Hydraulics: Humanizing the Discourse Surrounding Erectile Dysfunction  

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Kleinplatz, Peggy J.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Journal of Humanistic Psychology vol. 44 no. 2 (2008), page 215-242.
Topik: erectile dysfunction; sexual dysfunction; Viagra ; sildenafil (or sildenafil citrate); experiential psychotherapy; sex therapy
Fulltext: 215.pdf (230.43KB)

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The discourse in sex therapy is increasingly dominated by the language and imagery of machines in disrepair. Humanistic psychology has a role to play in challenging the pharmaceutical industry for ownership of this discourse. From a humanistic standpoint, we are well situated to question the assumptions underlying the biomedical model. Viagra™ may produce rigid erections while creating new difficulties for the forgotten man, conveniently attached, for the partner who wants to be desired, or for the couple. New pharmacological interventions too often produce the same old effects and side effects (e.g., reductionism, desensitization, alienation, fragmentation, mechanization). The prevailing “Viagra™ mindset” is contested by reviewing the problems associated with this way of thinking about sexuality and sexual dysfunction.An alternate experiential approach to dealing with sexual issues and concerns in therapy is described. Three clinical illustrations of Experiential Psychotherapy as a way of working with erectile dysfunction in therapy are presented.

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