title: Relapse prevention strategies and techniques for inhibited sexual desire.
abstract: Relapse prevention strategies and techniques are integral to cognitive-behavioral couples sex therapy and of special importance in maintaining sexual desire. Sexual avoidance is poison for desire. Specific relapse prevention techniques are described. A case study examines a successful application. Using booster and follow-up sessions maintains accountability to each other and to therapeutic goals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, American University, Washington, D.C. 20016-8062, USA.
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: McCarthy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007266:Inhibition, Psychological; D007989:Libido / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D008388:Marital Therapy / Q000379:methods; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy