Trauma and Sexuality

This book examines the effects of childhood trauma—including sexual abuse—on sexual orientation and behavior. It explores the long-term impact of early trauma, including its effect on gender roles, sexual orientation, sexual aggression, sexual addiction and compulsivity, hypo- and hyper-sexuality, and sexual behaviors that carry a high degree of risk. Trauma and Sexuality will help you expand your sensitivity and expertise in a critically important way: by providing a nonjudgmental look at the profound effects of long-standing early abuse on the sexual identities, orientation, behaviors, and fantasies of the people who come to you for help.