Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Single Males with Sexual Dysfunction: A Case Illustration

Abstract

Sexual dysfunction in males is usually treated with conjoint sex therapy. Such approach is not possible with single males and it is often a limitation in the management. The present paper deals with the application of cognitive behavioral strategies in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions in single males. A 27-year old unmarried graduate male, reported with complaints of inability to get proper erection, weakness and loss of interest in work of three years duration. 15 sessions of therapy was conducted focusing on such areas as clarifications of misconceptions and myths about sexuality, reduction in anxiety and teaching adaptive sexual practices. The techniques used were education, relaxation training and fantasy training, masturbatory retraining. The client showed remarkable improvement following treatment. The issues important in management of single males are discussed.

Research on psychotherapy in India: A systematic review

“…Manjula and Prasadarao[ 88 ] have illustrated the use of CBT in a single male with sexual dysfunction. Most of the therapeutic work centered around psychoeducation, and the cognitive restructuring section was inadequately represented.…”

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