(069) Utilizing Evolutionary Sexology to Decrease Shame and Increase Motivation in Sex Therapy

Abstract Introduction Societal messages regarding sexual expression are often shame-based. This workshop will highlight how the presenter utilizes concepts from the bourgeoning field of Evolutionary Sexology, such as Ovulatory Shift Hypothesis, Mate-Guarding, and Sperm Competition, to decrease shame and increase motivation in sex therapy. The author will give examples from her clinical caseload to demonstrate how and when to incorporate concepts from evolutionary sexology in a therapeutic and validating manner that allows patients to feel less isolated and more connected to a universal and collective experience of human sexuality. The following concepts will be defined and discussed in a clinical context Ovulatory Shift Hypothesis Mate-Guarding Sperm Competition Coolidge Effect Last Male Ordinance. Objective The purpose of this clinical study was to observe, over 30+ years, the extent to which introducing concepts from evolutionary sexology might decrease shame and increase motivation in sex therapy. 1) At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to identify and define at least three concepts from the field of evolutionary sexology 2) At the end of this presentation, participants will acquire an introductory understanding of how the presenter incorporates concepts from evolutionary sexology into clinical practice 3) At the end of this presentation, participants will gain introductory knowledge of how introducing concepts from evolutional sexology decreases shame and increases motivation in sex therapy with individuals and couples. Methods The author developed her own clinical protocol based on years of study in the fields of evolutionary sexology and biology. Results The author has observed therapeutic benefit from incorporating evolutionary sexology into clinical practice. She will highlight the benefits (and potential pitfalls) of this proprietary technique. Conclusions The author concludes that incorporating evolutionary sexology into sex therapy can decrease shame and increase motivation. Disclosure No.