Main description:

* The first book to comprehensively discuss the research linking unwanted sexual experiences and pelvic/sexual pain in women.
* Addresses gender disparities in our mental health and healthcare systems surrounding sexual pain disorders and the lack of awareness in the professional field.
* Chapters explore in-depth the experiences of women with pelvic/sexual pain disorders within the social context of the #MeToo movement and experiences of sexual trauma.
* Equips professionals to sensitively assess and treat these disorders using evidence-based techniques.
* Author has an extensive clinical experience working with women who have suffered from pelvic and sexual pain disorders.

Contents:

1. #MeToo and Pelvic/Sexual Pain 2. Common Pelvic/Sexual Pain Disorders 3. Unwanted Sexual Experiences and Sexual Violence Against Women in the US 4. Parallel Pain: Pelvic/Sexual Pain and Unwanted Sexual Experiences 5. Culturally Competent Assessment for Women with Pelvic/Sexual Pain Disorders 6. Establishing Appropriate Treatment Goals 7. Treatment Techniques 8. Case Vignettes - Assessment and Treatment 9. Case Vignettes - Termination