Abstract

VALERO AGUAYO, Luis  and  BERNET CARRERO, Jonatán. Treatment of a clinical case of erectile disfunction through sexual and couples therapies. Escritos de Psicología [online]. 2015, vol.8, n.3, pp.48-57. ISSN 1989-3809.  https://dx.doi.org/10.5231/psy.writ.2015.1806.

This article presents a single-case study of a 22-year-old man with erectile dysfunction. The first assessment revealed problems within his relationship as the basis of the disorder. Systemic couple therapy sessions were conducted with both members in combination with several behavioural sex therapy techniques (sexual egoism, sensorial focusing), and instructions and exercises as homework. This mix of therapies had the goal of treating both the erectile disorder and the relationship to improve the sexual problem. A single-case design was used with the continuous assessment of sexual functioning through daily self-reports on sexual performance and satisfaction. Pre-post assessment was conducted with several specific questionnaires. The therapeutic process was completed in seven sessions over three months and in a follow-up session one year later. The results of questionnaires demonstrated the success of the treatment, which was maintained at follow-up. The data obtained from the continuous assessment also showed the progressive effect of the treatment. The clinical process ended with the complete remission of erectile dysfunction and the total satisfaction of the couple with their personal and sexual relationships.

Keywords : Erectile Dysfunction; Sex Therapy; Systemic Therapy; Couple; Case Study.

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