For the medical problems presentation, I found the variety of information the most interesting. For this presentation, rather than focus on one, it was clear the group wanted to show the class how diverse and complex the connection is between medical issues and sexuality. My addressing both heart disease and disability, I was introduced to topics I may not have thought about before.
What surprised me most was the treatment section. It became apparent to me through these presentations so far that most of the treatment for very different things is similar. Helping people learn about sexuality, be comfortable with and understand their sexuality versus sexual myths, and helping broaden the definition of sex seem to be at the front of most treatment recommendations. What this shows me is that many sexual health issues involve a lack of knowledge and understanding. By focusing on these facts, we as clinicians can begin to help people by informing ourselves on the truths and myths of sexuality.
I enjoyed this groups wiki, particularly the disability section of the wiki. I myself am guilty of having an "abelist mindset" in that I hadn't thought about the difficulties those with physical disabilities may face in regards to sex and sexuality. I also enjoyed the section on intellectual disabilities and sexuality. At my job, I've worked with a few teenage girls with intellectual disabilities. I wish I had had this information sooner! Points I hadn't thought to be aware of such as myths both by caregivers and the teen, as well as general guide lines on how to provide sex education were informative. I myself was a bit nervous in the past, not having the knowledge or experience when faced with tough questions or situations regarding sexuality adn disability. The tips in the Wiki are a reminder to go about sex education in a way we should with all teens, even if it has to be repeated.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Sexual Interest/Arousal Disoder
As seen in the presentation and a few peoples blogs, I loved the Russel Brand video. His description of how porn effects peoples view of sex seemed to be spot on. It definately relates for me how the media portrays sex and this shapes peoples images of what should be done and what things should look like. It made me keep relating it back to the woman in the class video who had the SPINE SURGERY to help her orgasm, thinking she was broken due to not being able to orgasm from intercourse.
This being said, I'm not anti-porn. I guess I'm anti-seeing-and-immediately-believing-this-is-the-only-truth. With more sexual education, I think the myths that many people hold could be dispelled.
As for the Wiki page itself, I gotta say nice job ladies on the expansive nature of the wiki page. The treatment section holds a variety of different techniques to help clinicians fit their own personal style, their clients style, and best clinical practices.
I also find the predictors section interesting and again am drawn to the education piece of it. I think that a lot of this does boil down to education, both on the part of clinicians and the general population. Either through school sex ed, helping parents communicate to their children, helping adults learn about sexuality in general, getting rid of sexual myths, and helping clinicians understand fact vs fiction so they can better help their clients in the therapy room, education plays an enormous role. I personally feel like I can't learn enough, and the more I learn the more I feel there is to continue learning.
This being said, I'm not anti-porn. I guess I'm anti-seeing-and-immediately-believing-this-is-the-only-truth. With more sexual education, I think the myths that many people hold could be dispelled.
As for the Wiki page itself, I gotta say nice job ladies on the expansive nature of the wiki page. The treatment section holds a variety of different techniques to help clinicians fit their own personal style, their clients style, and best clinical practices.
I also find the predictors section interesting and again am drawn to the education piece of it. I think that a lot of this does boil down to education, both on the part of clinicians and the general population. Either through school sex ed, helping parents communicate to their children, helping adults learn about sexuality in general, getting rid of sexual myths, and helping clinicians understand fact vs fiction so they can better help their clients in the therapy room, education plays an enormous role. I personally feel like I can't learn enough, and the more I learn the more I feel there is to continue learning.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
HaHa's
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/02/how-to-tell-if-a-toy-is-for-boys-or-girls_n_4372629.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
Uconns True Colors Conference
For those interested, Uconn has a True Colors conference in support and education of gender/sexuality issues.
Check it out! Student discounts!
http://www.ourtruecolors.org/Programs/Conference/register.html
Check it out! Student discounts!
http://www.ourtruecolors.org/Programs/Conference/register.html
Bergman Video
Hay y'all.
I was surprised by by attitude towards the Bergman video. I ended up actually enjoying watching it (although those in my cohort know too well my weakness for all television of any kind). I went into it having a negative view of Bergman after watching her suggest loads of people take Viagra and seemingly misrepresent the drug, particularly when it was revealed her ties to the pharmaceutical industry.
For purely entertainment purposes, I loved the video. The different types of couples, their dynamics, the highlights on the super sweet moments and not so sweet moments made for some cute television.
Clinically, there were ups and downs in Bergman's approach for me. I am on the fence about immediately checking out biological reasons behind sexual dysfunctions. For the pro, I think it may help couples overcome the myth that most sexual dysfuntion has to do with hormones or biological agents (while I don't disagree that it can and does play a role!). It may also put this that idea aside for the more resistant individuals who aren't necessarily "buying the therapist process". Testing hormones may also help when hormones are eally the culprint for messing up things such as lubrication and what not.
The not so great part for me was that testing right off the bat could also make this may imply that this is the most common reason for dysfunction and that we need to get this out of the way as it is a "quick and easy fix". I'd fear that those who id have a hormone issue would then not reap the full benefits of the counseling process.
I particularly liked her description of the idea of being dominated related to abuse histories. I have known several folks interested in BDSM or domination related things, many of whom had abused histories. The connection for me (who tends to think deeply into every situation and analyze and reanalyze things) was unsettling and made me feel sad. Looking at it as a way to "retake control" by giving up control to a trusting partner on their own terms, however, put a more positive spin on something that I had a different view on. However provocative this idea may be for some, for me it shed a little new light on something I didn't fully understand.
There were several useful ideas for these couples that they all very much appeared to enjoy (surrender dates, feather ticklers, blindfolds in public, bath-time kisses) which were all very endearing to watch. Many of these, however, seem like "first order changes" in that they are done during a week long "vacation" of sorts. None include real life stressors such as jobs or kids or financial issues that couples may plague. I felt that there could have been much more work done on the deeper meanings behind these things, why they feel so good, and how to prevent relationship relapse once these couples get home.
I was surprised by by attitude towards the Bergman video. I ended up actually enjoying watching it (although those in my cohort know too well my weakness for all television of any kind). I went into it having a negative view of Bergman after watching her suggest loads of people take Viagra and seemingly misrepresent the drug, particularly when it was revealed her ties to the pharmaceutical industry.
For purely entertainment purposes, I loved the video. The different types of couples, their dynamics, the highlights on the super sweet moments and not so sweet moments made for some cute television.
Clinically, there were ups and downs in Bergman's approach for me. I am on the fence about immediately checking out biological reasons behind sexual dysfunctions. For the pro, I think it may help couples overcome the myth that most sexual dysfuntion has to do with hormones or biological agents (while I don't disagree that it can and does play a role!). It may also put this that idea aside for the more resistant individuals who aren't necessarily "buying the therapist process". Testing hormones may also help when hormones are eally the culprint for messing up things such as lubrication and what not.
The not so great part for me was that testing right off the bat could also make this may imply that this is the most common reason for dysfunction and that we need to get this out of the way as it is a "quick and easy fix". I'd fear that those who id have a hormone issue would then not reap the full benefits of the counseling process.
I particularly liked her description of the idea of being dominated related to abuse histories. I have known several folks interested in BDSM or domination related things, many of whom had abused histories. The connection for me (who tends to think deeply into every situation and analyze and reanalyze things) was unsettling and made me feel sad. Looking at it as a way to "retake control" by giving up control to a trusting partner on their own terms, however, put a more positive spin on something that I had a different view on. However provocative this idea may be for some, for me it shed a little new light on something I didn't fully understand.
There were several useful ideas for these couples that they all very much appeared to enjoy (surrender dates, feather ticklers, blindfolds in public, bath-time kisses) which were all very endearing to watch. Many of these, however, seem like "first order changes" in that they are done during a week long "vacation" of sorts. None include real life stressors such as jobs or kids or financial issues that couples may plague. I felt that there could have been much more work done on the deeper meanings behind these things, why they feel so good, and how to prevent relationship relapse once these couples get home.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Hi all!
I'm Mackenzie and a second year (ah!) CFT student. My focus has shifted several times over the course of my life, but currently I enjoy most working with teens and adults. I enjoy working with issues surrounding sex and sexuality although do not have as much experience clinically with either as I'd like to have. Other areas of interest relate to substance abuse. I primarily started this program thinking I'd like to work entirely with adults, however my internship has shown me just how much couples issues effect children and how talking about and informing children and young adults about relationships and even sexuality is so important. My work with clients at my internship has taken a unique turn for me and I have happened to get several clients who have concerns related to sexuality. This has been not only challenging but incredibly rewarding work.
I consider myself as being relatively private socially about my own personal relationship, however I'm a relatively private person in a lot of areas of my life. I hope this class pushes me to become more comfortable sharing and discussing my own experiences.
I'm Mackenzie and a second year (ah!) CFT student. My focus has shifted several times over the course of my life, but currently I enjoy most working with teens and adults. I enjoy working with issues surrounding sex and sexuality although do not have as much experience clinically with either as I'd like to have. Other areas of interest relate to substance abuse. I primarily started this program thinking I'd like to work entirely with adults, however my internship has shown me just how much couples issues effect children and how talking about and informing children and young adults about relationships and even sexuality is so important. My work with clients at my internship has taken a unique turn for me and I have happened to get several clients who have concerns related to sexuality. This has been not only challenging but incredibly rewarding work.
I consider myself as being relatively private socially about my own personal relationship, however I'm a relatively private person in a lot of areas of my life. I hope this class pushes me to become more comfortable sharing and discussing my own experiences.
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