MFT-6105: Couples and Sex Therapy

Antonsen, A. N., Zdaniuk, B., Yule, M., & Brotto, L. A. (2020). Ace and Aro: Understanding differences in romantic attractions among persons identifying as asexual. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 49(5), 1615–1630.
This article explores differences in romantic and sexual attraction that might play a role in sexual activity.

Hillier, K. M. (2018). Counselling diverse groups: Addressing counsellor bias toward the BDSM and D/S subculture. Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 52(1), 65.
This article introduces and discusses BDSM and the bias that therapists might experience.

McCarthy B., & Ross L. W. (2018). Maintaining sexual desire and satisfaction in securely bonded couples. The Family Journal, 26(2), 217-222.
This article highlights sexual experiences of couples. Bridges theories (e.g., EFT and Gottman) in with sex therapy.

McCarthy, B., & Ross, L. W. (2019) Relational style and couple sexual style: Similar or different. The Family Journal, 27(3), 245-249.
This research explores sexual styles in couple relationships and the influence on the relationship.

Hogue, J. V., Rosen, N. O., Bockaj, A., Impett, E. A., & Muise, A. (2019). Sexual communal motivation in couples coping with low sexual interest/arousal: Associations with sexual well-being and sexual goals. PLoS ONE, 14(7), 1–20.
This article explores low sex drive and the process that couples go through when sex drives differ.