Sex therapy for the spinal cord injured client: Suggestions for professionals.

Reviews the literature that discusses the treatment of sexual problems experienced by spinal-cord-injured (SCI) persons. The effects of SCIs on sexual response and performance are described. Sex therapy interventions including support, education, behavioral and couple modifications, and intrapsychic changes are outlined. Suggestions for helping SCI clients express their sexuality are offered. (31 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)