Overview of Male Sexuality

Description:

Often times, male sexuality is only talked about when men are in trouble– whether through non-consensual behaviors, sexual abuse, or in a mixed sex relationship where a partner is experiencing disgust and contempt for his sexual interest. In a culture where we teach males to suppress their feelings and turn their back on vulnerability, we are left with men expressing themselves through sex. Many men learn to connect through sex and are misunderstood. This overview will begin a conversation around how to help them.

Objectives

After this seminar, attendees will be able to:

– Explain one way to treat men presenting with sexual shame

– Discuss the hidden meaning of male sexual fantasies

Activity Schedule

• Introduction (15 minutes)
• Overview of Male Sexuality (30 minutes)
• Overview of Therapy for Men (15 minutes)

Joe Kort, Ph.D., LMSW, CST, is a licensed sex and relationship therapist. He specializes in sex therapy, LGBTQ issues and Imago Relationship Therapy. He is the author of four books: 10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do To Improve Their Lives: Revised and Updated, 10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do To Find Real Love, LGBTQ Clients in Therapy: Clinical Issues and Treatment Strategies, and Is My Husband Gay, Straight, or Bi?: A Guide for Women Concerned about Their Men. A regular blogger for Psychology Today and The Huffington Post, he’s on the teaching faculty of the University of Michigan’s Sexual Health Certificate Program. Dr. Kort is the Co-Director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes.