Treatment of female sexual dysfunction through symbolic modeling.

Nemetz, Georgia H.; Craig, Kenneth D.; Reith, Gunther

doi:10.1037/0022-006x.46.1.62

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“…According to this view, exposure to SEM may improve sexual functioning by providing information, enhancing sexual arousal, and reducing sexual anxiety. Empirical research appears to support such claims in that consumers of SEM report that such media serve an informational function (Cooper, Morahan-Martin, Mathy, Maheu, 2002;Winick, 1971) and exposure to such materials has been found to increase sexual arousal (Byrne & Lamberth, 1971;Chivers, Seto & Blanchard, 2007;Fisher & Byrne, 1978a, 1978b, and decrease sexual anxiety among women (Fyfe, 1979;Nemetz, Craig, & Reith, 1978;Wincze & Caird, 1976;Wishnoff, 1978). Moreover, those with experience with SEM frequently report the belief that exposure to such material has improved their sexual lives (Nawy, 1973;Hald & Malamuth, 2008;Rogala & Tydén, 2003).…”

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The impact of brief exposure to sexually explicit video clips on partnered female clitoral self-stimulation, orgasm and sexual satisfaction

Kohut

Fisher

2013

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality

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Inconsistent coital orgasm is a common complaint among women presenting with sexual function concerns. While sex therapy interventions incorporating explicit instructions and specific models of direct clitoral stimulation have been used to improve coital orgasm consistency among women, it is unclear whether simple exposure to sexually explicit models without specific instructional focus can stimulate such change. The purpose of this study was to determine if exposure to models of clitoral stimulation can induce imitative behaviour and enhance sexual functioning in a nonclinical sample of women. Female undergraduate students (N ¼ 64) were randomly assigned to view humourous media, or erotic media, or erotic media featuring explicit models of clitoral self-stimulation during partnered sexual behaviour. One week later, participants reported on their sexual behaviours, including frequency of clitoral self-stimulation (over the previous seven days), consistency of orgasm, and sexual satisfaction. The results indicated partial support for the hypothesized effect of exposure to clitoral stimulation models. Women who viewed explicit models of clitoral self-stimulation subsequently engaged in clitoral self-stimulation 3.51 times more often during subsequent partnered sexual behaviour than women exposed to humorous media, and engaged in clitoral self-stimulation in a greater proportion of their partnered sexual behaviours (Mdn ¼ 29%) than did women who viewed erotic media (Mdn ¼ 0%), or humorous media (Mdn ¼ 0%). However, no differences were found in reported consistency of orgasm or sexual satisfaction among the groups. These preliminary results provide evidence for a specific imitative effect following exposure to sexual media.

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The impact of brief exposure to sexually explicit video clips on partnered female clitoral self-stimulation, orgasm and sexual satisfaction

Kohut

Fisher

2013

The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality

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“…For the minimal contact bibliotherapy couples, the orientation session also included the presentation of LoPiccolo and Heiman's three films.20 At the end of the session, these couples were given an appointment for a final summary meeting, 14 weeks later. The orientation session for all subjects in the standard couples therapy and in the minimal contact bibliotherapy conditions took place with one of the four therapists in the study.…”

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Methodological issues in the study of sex therapy: Effective components in the treatment of secondary orgasmic dysfunction

Fichten¹,

Libman²,

Brender³

1983

Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy

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Three components commonly utilized in sex therapy for secondary orgasmic dysfunction (Sensate Focus I, Sensate Focus II, and ban on intercourse) were studied, with the aim of not only exploring their effects on therapy outcome but also, in part, of sensitizing investigators to the benefits of incorporating component analyses within larger investigations of therapy outcome. The subjects were 23 married couples with the problem of secondary orgasmic dysfunction in the wife. Subjects were administered a multicomponent therapy program over a 14-week period. Daily self-monitoring data were analyzed to assess the impact of Sensate Focus exercises and banning intercourse on both broad (e.g., enjoyment) and narrow (e.g., orgasmic response) criteria of therapeutic effectiveness. Results indicated that for females, sensate focus exercises, in combination with a ban on intercourse, led to a significant increase in level of enjoyment for subsequent noncoital sexual caressing as well as intercourse. Orgasmic responsiveness, however, was not affected. The methodological issues of broad versus narrow therapeutic effects, compliance with treatment, and cost-effective techniques for the study of sex therapy components are discussed.

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“…This process is known as the 'observational learning effect' and provides an important potential for behaviour change (Rosenthal and Bandura,I 978). Empirical studies have shown that it can be applied in a wide variety of clinical settings and that it is an effective means of behavioural change (Adams and Beyer, 1977;Bandura, Blanchard and Ritter, 1969;Melamed and Siegel, 1975;Nemetz et al, 1978;Patterson and Brodsky, I 966). In the family therapy setting, the therapist might choose to utilize this technique in a 'spontaneous' or 'contrived' manner depending on the change that is intended.…”

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A behavioural and systems approach to family therapy: a position paper

Sein¹,

Fundudis²,

Kolvin³

1987

Journal of Family Therapy

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An integrated model of a behavioural and systems approach to family therapy is presented, the main premise being that family interactions are affected by reciprocal determination of cognitions, feelings and behaviours in relation to the environment. Assessment involves a systematic exploration of the interaction and transactional patterns within the family, and the identification of the dysfunctional aspects of such patterns. The main aim of the intervention is to produce change in family behaviour by addressing the important cognitive and affective issues. This entails techniques such as cognitive restructuring, social modelling and operant conditioning which can be used separately, in parallel, or in combination. Whether one or more of these techniques is used depends on the nature of the family's problems and the aims of treatment.

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Treatment of female sexual dysfunction through symbolic modeling.

Cited by 23 publications

References 9 publications

The impact of brief exposure to sexually explicit video clips on partnered female clitoral self-stimulation, orgasm and sexual satisfaction

The impact of brief exposure to sexually explicit video clips on partnered female clitoral self-stimulation, orgasm and sexual satisfaction

Methodological issues in the study of sex therapy: Effective components in the treatment of secondary orgasmic dysfunction

A behavioural and systems approach to family therapy: a position paper

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