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  • 11 - Sexual Issues

  • Edited by Stephen Hupp, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Cara L. Santa Maria, Fielding Graduate University, California
  • Book:
    Pseudoscience in Therapy
    Published online:
    16 March 2023
    Print publication:
    23 March 2023, pp 162-178

  • Summary

    This chapter describes pseudoscience and questionable ideas related to sexual interest/arousal disorder, orgasmic disorder, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, erectile disorder, premature ejaculation, and delayed ejaculation. The chapter opens by discussing questionable assumptions and models such as the four-stage sexual response cycle. Diagnostic controversies are also considered. Dubious treatments include historical quack medicine cures, jade eggs, vaginal steaming, penile enlargement, and aphrodisiacs. The chapter closes by reviewing research-supported approaches.