Maltz Hierarchy Of Sexual Interaction

The Maltz Hierarchy of Sexual Interaction is an attempt to offer both men and women, regardless of sexual orientation, a progressive framework for understanding and evaluating sexual behavior. Because it describes conditions for optimum sexual interaction, it can help individuals grow and evolve as sexual beings, channeling their sexual energy toward more deeply fulfilling interpersonal experiences.

An example for each level of hierarchy...

Level +1: Role Fulfillment -- The first level on the path to connectedness, leading to enhanced self-esteem and intimate bonding. At this level, sexual energy is channeled in terms of social customs, typically based on well-defined gender roles. Society provides a template for such behavior, defining