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Sexual Health

Foundations, Treatments, and Resources

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Stephanie Baird, LMHC

Wendy Stock, PhD

Katherine Hertlein, PhD

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Discover inclusive, trauma-informed sexual health insights using science-based models and therapies.

This comprehensive, science-based textbook is designed for upper-level college, graduate students, and professionals in psychology, psychotherapy, counseling, social work, and other related fields. Written from a gender-expansive, non-binary, and intersex-inclusive framework, the textbook integrates feminist research and intersectionality throughout its chapters, offering a positive and empowered approach to sexual health.

It addresses a wide range of topics, including the Dual Control Model of sexual desire, developmental and aging sexual health, and non-monogamous relationships such as polyamory. Treatment strategies span eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), systemic approaches, medical interventions, and psychoeducation to address sexual health and treatment, with the potential impact of trauma as a central theme. Study, practice, and assess your understanding of course content with CourseConnect—an interactive learning platform included with your purchase.

Key Features:

  • Builds competence in treating sexual issues using EMDR, CBT, systemic, and psychodynamic methods
  • Includes client-ready handouts, case studies, anatomy diagrams, and tools for diverse learning needs
  • Authored by leading experts with contributions from national and international specialists
  • Instructor's Manual includes test banks, discussion questions, and chapter-based supplemental content

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Contents

Contributors

Preface

Gender Terminology Statement

Acknowledgments

Resources

PART I. FOUNDATIONS FOR SEXUAL HEALTH

Chapter 1. Sexual Health Frameworks

Chapter 2. Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Health

Chapter 3. Sexology History, Desire and Arousal Models, and Sexual Compatibility

Chapter 4. Human Sexual Development

Chapter 5. Considering Gender With All Clients

Chapter 6. Sexual/Affectional Orientation and Relationship Status

PART II. TREATMENT

Chapter 7. Sex Therapy Frameworks

Chapter 8. Vulvar, Vaginal, and Pelvic Sexual Dysfunctions, Disorders, and Treatment

Chapter 9. Penile and Related Sexual Disorders and Treatment

Chapter 10. Sexual Violence, Trauma, and Victimization

PART III. RESOURCES AND SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

Chapter 11. Marginalized Populations and Sexual Health

Chapter 12. Aging Sexual Health

Chapter 13. Sexual Health Resources for Clinicians and Clients

Index

Authors

Stephanie Baird, LMHC, has provided therapy, assessment, consultation, and educational talks and programming on sexual health, EMDR Therapy, trauma, vicarious traumatization, self-care, burnout, and stress reduction in various mental health settings such as prisons, hospitals, clinics, and private practice, since 1999. Her private practice psychotherapy specialties include sexual health, EMDR therapy, and trauma/PTSD.

Wendy Stock, PhD, has been a licensed clinical psychologist in practice for over 30 years. Dr. Stock specializes in sex therapy, relationship issues, sexual trauma, depression, and anxiety. She is currently based in Berkeley, CA. In 2015, Dr. Stock began her teletherapy practice with Doctor On Demand. She is licensed and provides teletherapy to clients in eight western states.

Katherine Hertlein, PhD, is a Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University. She received her master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Purdue University Calumet and her doctorate in human development with a specialization in marriage and family therapy from Virginia Tech. Dr. Hertlein has won numerous awards for research, teaching, mentorship, and supervision across her career including the Nevada System of Higher Education’s Regent’s Rising Researcher Award and Barrick Scholar Award from UNLV.

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  • Mental Health Counseling 

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Product Details
  • Release Date: October 22, 2025
  • Paperback / softback
  • 324 Pages
  • Trim Size: 7in x 10in
  • Number of Illustrations: 11
  • ISBN: 9780826184771
  • eBook ISBN: 9780826100412
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