title: Strategies and techniques for the reduction of sexual anxiety.
abstract: In this paper 14 anxiety-reduction techniques are discussed: use of bibliotherapy, use of audiovisual materials, in vivo desensitization via written, programmed exercises; self-exploration/masturbation training; orgasmic reconditioning; simulated orgasm experiences; implosion techniques; sex word desensitization; sexual assertion training; therapist modeling/self-disclosure; systematic desensitization; and cue-controlled relaxation. The sex therapist can integrate these techniques into the sex therapy contract with individuals or couples and use them either singly or in a sequential multiple technique format to reduce sexual anxiety.
mesh_terms: D001007:Anxiety / Q000628:therapy*; D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D001638:Bibliotherapy; D003887:Desensitization, Psychologic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007100:Imitative Behavior; D007171:Implosive Therapy; D008297:Male; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012653:Self Stimulation; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D014705:Verbal Behavior