Therapy for male couples experiencing relationship problems and sexual problems.
This article examines four issues that need to be explored by the therapist as possible causes of stress for a male couple: stereotypic male roles, stereotypic sexual roles, homophobia, which includes the "coming out" process, and sexual dysfunctions. These issues can cause anxiety and stress, which may in turn cause relationship problems for a male couple. The role of the therapist is clarified and suggestions for treatment are given.
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Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104.
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D001290:Attitude; D005783:Gender Identity; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D007062:Identification, Psychological; D008297:Male; D011613:Psychotherapy; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D013240:Stereotyping