Menopause: a discussion

The Complexity of Male Sexual Desire?

Much debate and controversy has ensued regarding the contentious and subjective definition, diagnosis, measurement and treatment of desire problems for both men and women as various editions of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) have been published (DSM V edition). Despite the recent changes for women, the fact that the criteria for men remains the same, reflects a huge paucity in understanding how male sexual desire varies; how ‘lower’ desire manifests, how it is diagnosed and subsequently managed (Bitzer, Giraldi, Pfauss 2013). 

The use of an interdisciplinary approach to ejaculatory disorders

Offering clients an interdisciplinary and approach in dealing with sexual dysfunctions has been shown to positively impact on client and relational outcomes. Viewing a sexual concern from one lens or perspective i.e. medical or psychological can fail to achieve the best outcome for clients. Ejaculatory disorders are the most common presenting problems for men. 

Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery: A new phenomenon and dilemma for health professionals

This is the first community based empirical study to explore Australian women's genital image perceptions and their views towards female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS). There has been a significant increase in the requests for female genital cosmetic surgery over the last 20 years. Labiaplasty is the most requested type of FGCS requested and has caused concerns amongst health professionals.

Update on the Management of Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sexual disorder which is associated with substantial personal and interpersonal negative psychological consequences and reduced quality of life for both sufferer and partner. Reliable information on the prevalence of PE in the general male population is lacking. There is a substantial disparity between the incidence of PE in epidemiological studies which rely upon either patient self-report of PE and/or inconsistent and poorly validated definitions of PE and that suggested by community based stopwatch studies of the intravaginal ejaculation latency time (IELT).

Prevalence of Women's Sexual Desire Problems: What Criteria Do We Use?

Problems of sexual desire are often cited as the most prevalent of the female sexual dysfunctions. Despite this finding, considerable variability exists when comparing prevalence figures across studies, highlighting the inconsistency in how these problems are defined and therefore measured. The current study was designed to determine how the prevalence estimates of women's sexual desire problems vary according to the diagnostic criteria adopted to define such problems.

'It's just for you, leave me alone'. Changes in sexuality meaning and experienced by Malay women living with sexual dysfunction.

Female sexual dysfunction is a public health concern. It can have an overwhelming effect on a women’s physical and psychological health as well as their relationship with their husband. Many researchers had examined the meaning of sexuality among woman, however there is a paucity of evidence regarding the potential impact of sexual dysfunction on women’s sexual experiences and their meanings of sexuality. This study aims to gain an in-depth understanding of sexuality meanings and its changes among Malay women with sexual dysfunction.

How important are self-perceptions of genital appearance for sexual wellbeing?

Genital image concerns are a prevalent issue in many Western societies. However, little is actually known about the importance of genital self-perceptions for an individual's sexual wellbeing. An online study was conducted to examine the relationships between genital image and various aspects of sexual wellbeing, as well as whether these relationships are mediated by genital self-consciousness during sexual activity. The analyses were compared across gender and sexual orientation.

Responding to the needs of consumers with complex trauma histories a consumer perspective Copy

This presentation, "Responding to the needs of consumers with complex trauma histories a consumer perspective" focuses on the needs of adult survivors of child abuse, highlighting the frequent

Defining the concept of spirituality among Filipino counselors and clients.

Sport and physical activity in the treatment of refugee trauma survivors of torture and trauma

Community acceptance of refugees in a new refugee resettlement location, Armidale, NSW

Theme and Variations: The way the Complex Traumatic past becomes the Complex Traumatic present

Long walk to health: Working with the survivors of refugee trauma with a history of early childhood abuse

Limits in Neurofeedback Rehabilitation: What we need to know