Dif Sexual Lfestyles Wk 7

Sexuality at Different Life Stages Shannell Baker Psy 265

David Mohr

Sexuality at Different Life Stages
It has been evolving for millions of years human sexuality has continued to be one of the largest issues that is addressed and critiqued by people all over the world. Depending on the scenario, a person’s sexual situation can be greatly different from their encounter with someone else from the next person. The issues many of us face on a daily basis can ultimately affect our behaviors when engaging in or discussing sex and the actions involved. The 3 cases I will be discussing are about: Adolescent Sexuality, Mature Adult Sexuality, and Sexuality and Disabilities. Anna
She is beginning to grow up, developing into a young lady so it is expected that she will encounter a situation that can involve sex. In her current situation, just the anxieties about sexual intercourse itself make it difficult to make good decisions. Because she is torn between her boyfriend and getting her parents approval of him. During this time it is extremely important that she learns and completely understands that making decisions about sex prior to deciding if you want to have sex with her boyfriend period. Anna has to identify with her personal value system, explore her moral values doing so may help in making the best decision. First,the therapist should the emotional and physical consequences of having sexual intercourse. Both Anne and her therapist need to evaluate the relationship Anne shares with her boyfriend and decide if he is taking advantage of her or not. Definitely there seems to be some un-needed pressure on Anne to make the decision to have sex. The fact that her boyfriend is more mature than her and may be more experienced in sexual encounters.

Tom and Susan
The mental and physical problems Tom and Susan suffer from go hand in hand. Tom needs to acknowledge the fact that his body is different than it was when he was younger, and his physical capabilities are not the same. However this does not mean he can not sexually please his wife just the same. Acknowledgment of this is crucial for Tom and Susan, he needs to gain the courage and ability to be able to release any anxiety he may have.
The therapist should discuss the matter with the couple and also individually with the two. Tom will gain from information learned regarding sexual activities and behaviors. Since Tom and Susan are an elderly couple, they may not be physically able to do some of the things they used to do, despite that these two are still capable of the intimacy, foreplay, and coitus activities they use to engage in. Also, the therapist needs to explain to the couple that being more open with one another about their sexuality, they ten will come to find that they had benefited from the newfound openness which helps in their sexual activities. These two have been together for so long, they have grown comfortable with their relationship and probably has not discussed feelings like this before. This new bond will continue to grow and eventually Tom’s anxiety will too.
Bill
The first issue that the therapist should discuss with Bill is about his uneasiness when it comes to sexual behavior. Bill needs to be aware of the many different sexual choices people with a disability engage. Also the therapist will need to explain in depth, that his disability does not or will not make him any different when it comes to having a healthy sexual relationship. The fact that he may be unable to achieve sexual arousal the way those without disabilities do, has nothing to do with the many other sexual abilities he could possess. Since Bill struggles with his sexuality mostly in part, because of his disability, Bill’s therapist can recommend he do some research about the use of sexual tools that will improve a person who is disabled sex life. Again, in this situation the therapist needs to express why it is important to become open and honest with his partner, and not feel afraid to talk about this situation. Continuing to keep these feelings in side, is eventually going to hurt him. This may continue on and bother him so much to the point that his anxiety will only get worse. Learning to be more open with his partner and talking about his anxieties, can help him in accomplishing sexual gratification in his relationship.