Psychosexual treatment of erectile dysfunction in a man who had reluctance to couple therapy: a case report

Abstract

The following study presents multiple (organic, psychological, relational) aetiologies of male arousal disorder as well as complex intersystem components, and discusses a challenging case characterised by the client's difficulties with openness, long-term problems and reluctance towards couple therapy. Furthermore, it illustrates a combined/eclectic therapeutic approach that has had a significant impact on improving the client's erectile dysfunction and well-being.

Keywords:

• male arousal disorder
• erectile dysfunction
• integrative therapy

Acknowledgements

The author would like to thank Ms Danna Van Niekerk, Dr Josie Butcher and Dr Paul Russell for their feedback.

Notes

*This case study has been prepared with the written consent of the participant. In order to maintain confidentiality all identifying details have been changed and all non-essential information excluded.