What Every Sex Therapist Needs To Know

This article outlines both the personal attributes and the knowledge base required by aspiring sex therapists. It focuses on the interconnected and interdependent nature of sexuality. The complex concept of social norms, a brief introduction to diagnosis and prevalence of sexual difficulties, the anatomy and physiology of sex, and the sexual response cycle are covered. Areas that are controversial or are currently being debated are identified, including concerns over the medicalization of sexuality and male/female differences. No attempt is made to cover the material in detail except to note their significance. Issue regarding therapy are left to other articles.