Sexual addiction may be defined as sexual behaviour that is "compulsive and yet continues despite adverse consequences" (Carnes & Adams, 2013, p5). Knowledge and understanding of sexual addiction has been impaired by the use of multiple labels, definitions, and assessment procedures, hence the present study investigated therapist perspectives and experiences of assessing and treating the condition. Interviews were conducted with nine Psychosexual Therapists and subjected to Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Three superordinate themes emerged from the analysis. These were Distress, Risk, and Treatment. The Distress theme included three subthemes: Stress and Coping; Suicidal Ideation; and Partner Experience. Three subthemes formed the Risk theme: Physical Safety; Disease, Dysfunctions, and Pregnancy; and Co-Addiction. The Treatment theme contained three sub-themes: Awareness; Assessment and Diagnosis; and Successful Therapy. Findings have important implications for the diagnosis and treatment of sexual addiction. Future research should investigate these themes further and introduce interventions to support the safety and well-being of sexual addiction clients.
Premature Ejaculation (PE) is a common sexual dysfunction affecting approximately 20-30% of men (Porst, et al., 2007). Despite important issues relating to PE definition, diagnosis, and therapy, there is a paucity of research investigating the experiences of practitioners delivering PE treatment. For the present study, interviews were conducted with eight Psychosexual Therapists and subjected to Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Four master themes emerged from the analysis. These were Romantic Relationships, Vulnerability, Culture, and Diagnosis and Assessment. The Romantic Relationships theme included three sub-themes: Intimacy; Involvement; and Distress.
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