Review of Chinese sex attitudes and applicability of sex therapy for chinese couples with sexual dysfunction.
Although sex therapy techniques have widely been used to help Western couples with sexual dysfunction, there has been little research on the applicability of these techniques among Chinese couples. This article discusses the Chinese views and concepts of sex and sexual dysfunction in the past and present, culturally bound sexual problems, and gender role stereotypes. We suggest that with careful integration of the therapeutic techniques with Chinese sex concepts, sex therapy can be applied to Chinese Couples experiencing problems in sexual functioning.
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Ho-Wai
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Department of Clinical Psychology, Kwai Chung Hospital, 3-15, Kwai Chung Hospital Road, New Territories, Hong Kong, HKSAR. sohowai@yahoo.com
Cheung
Fanny M
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D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D002681:China; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007989:Libido; D008297:Male; D008388:Marital Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D012731:Sex Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000208:ethnology*; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000628:therapy*; D018454:Spouses / Q000208:ethnology; D016387:Women's Health / Q000208:ethnology