The aim of this book is twofold: to promote an awareness of cultural differences in connection with sexual medicine among health care providers, and to demonstrate how such differences are relevant to the care and treatment of patients with sexual issues. Individual sexuality represents the cumulative effects of biological, psychological, and cultural influences. Yet much of the study of sexuality—including issues ranging from sexual identity to sexual response—has been conducted through a West…
Sexual Health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social wellbeing in relation to sexuality. Harbourview Lodge has adopted the Eden Philosophy of care, which strives to eliminate the three plagues of Loneliness, Boredom and Helplessness. Staff at Harbourview Lodge support Elders' decisions to engage in intimate relationships. We promote a respectful and non-judgmental environment. Benefits of healthy sexual expression are given. Contact information is also provided should you have fur…
This book is a concise, practical guide to both paraphilia and paraphilic disorders as defined by the DSM-5 guidelines. Written by experts in the field, the chapters cover the different types of paraphilic disorder as well as the cutting-edge, emerging issues such as online sex. Unlike any other book on the market, the text also covers the most successful treatment strategies, include the therapeutic, hormonal, and psychopharmacological approaches. The book also discusses the ethical, legal, an…
This textbook is a comprehensive resource covering sexual disorders in depth, from etiology, pathophysiology, phenomenology, treatment, to prognosis. The book highlights aspects the biological and psychosocial factors predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating sexual dysfunction, and the importance of integrating biological and psychosocial treatments. Specialized chapters cover specific common medical complaints, including erectile, ejaculatory, and orgasmic disorders in the male; desire, a…
What are Child Sexual Behaviors? Are they normal? Sexual behaviors are a normal part of development. It can be difficult as a parent to recognize which behaviors may be of concern. Knowing the normal development sexual behaviors are important so that you can promote healthy development.