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Chapter 13 - Sexual Intimacy

from Section 4 - Working Psychologically

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 November 2022

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Difficulties with communication about bodily differences are strongly linked to sexual experiences. In Chapter 13, the author critiques the dominant ways of talking about sexuality in the wider society. These oppressive ideas can give rise to insecurities, self-objectification and body shame for people in general. Adults who have been medically managed are particularly vulnerable to the effects of objectification and shame. The author outlines typical components of sex therapy programs. However, rather than fix sexual problems, which can perpetuate people’s sense of inadequacy, the author suggests that psychological care providers support clients to process any trauma and develop a more relaxed and appreciative relationship with the body. This work, which requires generic therapy knowledge and skills, can be integrated with a range of specific sex therapy techniques and resources to reimagine a sexual future that focuses on bodily pleasure rather than gender performance. Although the practice vignette is built around a female couple, one of whom has partial androgen insensitivity syndrome, the care principles have wide applications for people with variations more generally.

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Variations in Sex Development
Medicine, Culture and Psychological Practice
, pp. 228 - 251
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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  • Sexual Intimacy
  • Lih-Mei Liao
  • Book: Variations in Sex Development
  • Online publication: 18 November 2022
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009000345.018
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  • Sexual Intimacy
  • Lih-Mei Liao
  • Book: Variations in Sex Development
  • Online publication: 18 November 2022
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009000345.018
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  • Sexual Intimacy
  • Lih-Mei Liao
  • Book: Variations in Sex Development
  • Online publication: 18 November 2022
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009000345.018
Available formats
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