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A primer on sex therapy: Part II

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Sex therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy designed to help individuals and couples address issues related to sexual function, intimacy, and satisfaction. It's a field that combines psychological principles with a deep understanding of human sexuality. A cornerstone of sex therapy is a foundational knowledge of the sexual response cycle , a model that describes the physiological and psychological stages of sexual arousal and activity. The most widely recognized model, developed by Masters and Johnson, includes four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. Understanding these stages is crucial for identifying where a dysfunction may be occurring. Sexual dysfunctions are common concerns addressed in therapy. These include difficulties with desire (e.g., hypoactive sexual desire disorder), arousal (e.g., female sexual arousal disorder, erectile dysfunction), orgasm (e.g., anorgasmia, premature ejaculation), and pain (e.g., dyspareunia, vaginismus). Therapy pro...

I urge everyone at COP30 to ask- Bill Gates

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Bill Gates did not issue a single, formal "psychological and psycho-social motto" for COP30. Instead, he presented a new strategic framework in his essay, "Three tough truths about climate: What I want everyone at COP30 to know," which calls for a significant pivot in the global climate strategy. Based on the psychological and psycho-social implications of his argument, a motto that encapsulates his message would be: "Pivot to Prevention: Our chief goal must be to prevent suffering, by prioritizing health and prosperity as humanity's strongest defenses against a warming world." This motto distills the core of his argument: a shift in focus from what he views as an excessive, "doomsday" fixation on near-term emissions and temperature limits to a pragmatic, humanitarian approach centered on immediate human well-being and resilience. The Psychological & Psycho-Social Context of Gates's Argument The essence of Gates's plea is a call t...