Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy, Third Edition

The past decade has seen sweeping changes in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders. Bringing the field of sex therapy up to date, the third edition of this classic work reports on a wealth of new developments in theory, research, and clinical practice. Existing chapters have been extensively revised, many with new authorship, and additional chapters added to address emerging areas of interest. Throughout, clear guidelines for assessment and treatment are brought to life by illustrative clinical material. Highlights of this edition include increased coverage of sexual desire disorders; a greatly expanded section on female sexual disorders, including a new chapter on sexual arousal difficulties in women; and a completely updated section on male sexual disorders, featuring a full discussion of Viagra and other vasoactive drugs. Other new chapters cover paraphilias and gender identity disorders. Featuring contributions from leading authorities, this volume maintains a careful balance between psychological and medical concerns. It will continue to serve as the definitive reference and text for both new and experienced clinicians, as well as students in the full range of mental health fields.

Sandra R. Leiblum, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynecology and Director of the Center for Sexual and Marital Health at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey--Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Her numerous publications include Erectile Disorders and Case Studies in Sex Therapy (both coedited with Raymond C. Rosen), as well as over 70 clinical and research articles. Dr. Leiblum is North American editor of Sexual and Relationship Health, past president of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, a fellow of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sex, and a member of the "blue ribbon" committee of the American Association for Sex Therapy, Research and Education.

Raymond C. Rosen, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Sexual Pharmacology Unit at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey--Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He is also Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University. Dr. Rosen is past president of the International Academy of Sex Research and editor of the Annual Review of Sex Research. The coauthor of Patterns of Sexual Arousal (with J. Gayle Beck) and coeditor of Case Studies in Sex Therapy and Erectile Disorders (both with Sandra R. Leiblum), he has published more than 100 articles and book chapters.