Sex therapy with gay male couples using affirmative therapy

Abstract

This manuscript explores the benefits of applying the Gay Affirmative Therapy approach to sex therapy with gay male couples. The tenets of this empathic, empowering and strength-based integrative approach are presented and tied to sex therapy and more specifically to dynamics within gay male dyads. A case presentation integrates both the individual and systemic constructs of Affirmative Therapy while modeling assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunction within a gay male couple.

Keywords:

• sex therapy
• gay male couples
• affirmative therapy
• strength-based approach