Description
Book SynopsisA specialist book for mental health professionals, sex therapists and educators to develop and improve their clinical work with trans clients with regards to their sexual relationships and sexuality. It provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the subject, and relates to both clinical practice and theory.
Topics explored include the shifting of sexual orientation during or following gender transition; gender dysphoria and co-occurring autism spectrum disorder; negotiating issues of sexuality with partners during transition; eating disorders; and an exploration of the intersection of trans identities and disability. It uniquely touches on perspectives from the field of sex therapy, featuring chapter authors from disciplines including social work, marriage and family counseling, early childhood education, sex therapy, sex education, psychology, and women's studies.
Trade ReviewA remarkable contemporary contribution to gender and transgender studies * Psychology of Sexualities Review *
A breath of fresh air. The enclosed essays present a wealth of lived experience amidst a field stale with rhetoric. * Journal of Constructivist Psychology *
Extensively researched, thoughtfully organized and a thoroughly enjoyable book to read. This text provides a starting point for students, academics, policy advocates, and practitioners of psychoanalysis, marriage and family therapy, sexology, gender studies, psychology, and social work to improve their work with the TGNC community. * American Psychological Association *
Working with trans patients in the area of sexuality can be exciting and challenging, but also daunting given the paucity of clinical research, conversation and case-study that blights the field. Bracingly defying the historic exclusion of trans experience from cultural discourse, the authors and editors of this intellectually exuberant and groundbreaking work have issued a collective rallying-cry that is sure to be embraced far and wide: 'let's (finally) talk about trans sex'. -- Ian Kerner, PhD LMFT, sex therapist and NY Times best-selling author
Thought-provoking, cutting-edge, heart-felt, and long overdue this book examines the intersections of psychoanalysis, sexuality and TGNC experiences. No longer are trans experiences only about identity but
also include sexuality and relationships both inside and outside of the treatment room. Bravo! Brava!...and beyond the gender binary.
-- Suzanne Iasenza, PhD Psychologist & Sex Therapist, NYC Author of “Transforming Sexual Narratives"
This book is an artful and impressive compilation of essays, interviews, opinions and case studies exploring the full spectrum of trans identities and sexuality. It should be a definitive 'go to' book for all health professionals who work with trans communities. -- Asa Radix, MD, MPH Senior Director of Research and Education, Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
Table of ContentsForeword - Kate Bornstein & Barbara Carralles, Symposium Plenary Presenters; Preface - Bob Najjar, LCSW & Joanne Spina, LCSW, Co-Directors, Psychotherapy Center for Gender and Sexuality; Preface - Ron Taffel, PhD, Chair of the Board of Directors, Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy; Introduction - Gary J. Jacobson, LCSW, Jan C. Niemira, LCSW, & Karalyn J. Violeta, LCSW; 1. The Evolution of Sexuality During Gender Transition - Kelly Wise, PhD, LCSW, CST & Dulcinea Pitagora, PhD, MA, MEd, CST; 2. Living in this Disembodied Body: Navigating the Treatment of Eating Disorders in the Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Community - Jessica Kosciewicz MS, RD; Asher Pandjiris, MA, LCSW; Andrew Zarate, RD; 3. Hormones and Handcuffs: The Intersection of Transgender Identities, BDSM, and Polyamory - Laura A. Jacobs, LCSW; 4. Two Middle-Aged, White, Jewish, Cisgender Lesbians Sitting Around Talking About Trans Sex - Jane Fleishman, PhD & Julie Mencher, MSW; 5. The Intersection of Gender Diversity and Asexuality: Psychotherapy with TGNC Individuals Who Identify as Ace - Katherine Rachlin, PhD; 6. The Pervert on your Couch: Psychoanalysis and Trans/Sexual Health - Tobias B.D. Wiggins; 7. Integration of Desire, Sexual Orientation, and Female Embodiment of a Transgender Woman Previously Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Report - Karalyn Violeta, LCSW & SJ Langer, LCSW; 8. Interviews with Partners of Transgender People: On Sex and Intimacy - D.M. Maynard, MA, MSSAS & Olivia Fischer, BKIN; 9. Sexual Identity and Behavior in Trans Intellectually Disabled People: What Do We Know? - Andrew Triska, LMSW; 10. Plenary Panel: Supporting Sexuality Across the Gender Spectrum - SJ Langer, LCSW, Ronica Mukerjee, DNP, FNP-BC, MsA, LAc, AAHIVS; Gail Knudsen, MD, Mister Cris
