Supplementary Appendix A 

Resources for Health Care Providers 

Sexuality Organizations for Additional Training: 

Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA): www.smsna.org 

International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH):  www.isswsh.org 

European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM): www.essm.org 

World Association for Sexual Health (WAS): www.worldsexualhealth.net 

Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR): www.sstarnet.org 

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT): www.aasect.org 

Sex Therapist Referrals: 

Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR): www.sstarnet.org 

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT): www.aasect.org 

General Sexuality & Therapy Information: 

Beuhler, S. What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know About Sex, 3rd Edition, 2021, Springer Publishing Company. 

Binik, YM, Hall, SK.(Editors) Principles and Practices of Sex Therapy, 6th Edition, 2021, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. 

Hyde, HS, DeLamater, JD, Byers, S,  O'Sullivan, L. Understanding Human Sexuality, 8th Edition, 2022, McGraw Hill. 

Lehmiller, J. The Psychology of Human Sexuality, 3rd Edition, 2023, Wiley. 

Levay, S, Baldwin, J, Baldwin, J. Discovering Human Sexuality, 5th Edition, 2020, Oxford University Press 

Levine, S, Risen, R, Althof, S. Handbook of clinical sexuality for mental health professionals, 3rd edition. 2016. Routledge. 

Neves, S. Sexology: The basics. 2022. Routledge. 

Specific Populations: 

Beuhler S. Counseling couples before, during, and after pregnancy: Sexuality and intimacy issues. 2018. Springer Publishing Company. 

Constantinides D, Sennott S, Chandler D. Sex therapy with erotically marginalized clients: Nine principles of clinical support. 2019; Routledge. 

Fielding L. Trans sex: Clinical approaches to trans sexualities and erotic embodiment. 2021, Routledge. 

Goldstein A, Pukall C, Goldstein I. Female sexual pain disorders: Evaluation and management. 2nd Edition. 2020. Wiley-Blackwell. 

Kauffman M, Silverberg C, Odette F. The ultimate guide to sex and disability: For all of us who live with disabilities, chronic pain, and illness, 2nd Ed. 2007. Cleis Press. 

Malone, RM, Stewart, MR, Gary-Smith, M, Wadley, JC (Eds.). An intersectional lens to sex therapy: Centering the voices of sexually marginalized communities. 2021. Routledge. 

Katz, A. Sexuality and Illness: A guidebook for health professionals. 2021. Routledge. 

Supplementary Appendix B 

Resources for Patients 

Sexuality Education: 

Sex Smart Films: www.sexsmartfilms.com 

Betty Dodson & Carlin Ross, Better Orgasms, Better World: www.dodsonandross.com 

OMG Yes for women’s sexual pleasure: www.omgyes.com 

Beducated for pleasure-based sex education: www.beducated.com 

General Sexuality Books: 

Castleman M. Sizzling sex for life: Everything you need to know to maximize erotic pleasure at any age. 2021. Skyhorse. 

Kleinplatz PJ, Menard AD. Magnificent sex: Lessons for extraordinary lovers. 

McCarthy B, McCarthy E. Sexual awareness: Your guide to healthy couple sexuality. 2012. Routledge. 

McCarthy B, McCarthy E. Couple sexuality after 60: Intimate, pleasurable, and satisfying. 2021. Routledge. 

Orgasm: 

Dodson B. Sex for one: The joy of self loving. 1996. New York: Three Rivers Press.  

Heiman JR, LoPiccolo J, & Palladini D. Becoming orgasmic: A sexual and personal growth program for women. 1988. New York: Fireside. 

Mintz L. Becoming cliterate: Why orgasm equality matters – and how to get it. 2018. HarperOne 

Sexual Desire: 

Brotto L. Better sex through mindfulness: How women can cultivate desire. 2018. Greystone books. 

Hall K. Reclaiming your sexual self: How you can bring desire back into your life. 2004. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.  

McCarthy BW, & McCarthy E. Rekindling desire: A step-by-step program to help low-sex and no-sex marriages. 2003. Brunner-Routledge. 

Nagoski E. Come as you are: The surprising new science that will transform your sex life, 2nd Edition. 2021. Simon & Schuster. 

Nagoski E. Come together: The science (and art!) of creating lasting sexual connections. 2024. Vermilion. 

Vencill J, Fogel-Mercy L. Desire: An inclusive guide to navigating libido differences in relationships. Beacon Press. 2024. 

Sexual Pain: 

Goldstein A, Pukall C, Goldstein I, Krapf J. When sex hurts: Understanding and healing pelvic pain. Revised Edition. 2023. Hachette Go. 

Men’s Sexuality: 

Metz ME, McCarthy BW. (2003). Coping with premature ejaculation: How to overcome PE, please your partner & have great sex. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. 

Metz ME, McCarthy BW. (2004). Coping with erectile dysfunction: How to regain confidence and enjoy great sex. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. 

Murray SH. Not always in the mood. The new science of men, sex and relationships. 2020. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. 

Zilbergeld B, New male sexuality: The truth about men, sex, and pleasure. Revised Edition. 1999. Bantam. 

Cancer Recovery: 

Katz, A. Prostate cancer and the man you love: Supporting and caring for your loved one. 2nd Edition. 2022. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. 

Katz, A. Woman, Cancer, Sex. 2nd Edition. 2020. Routledge. 

Sexual Abuse: 

Haines S. Healing Sex: A mind-body approach to healing sexual trauma. 2007. Cleis Press. 

Maltz W. The sexual healing journey: A guide for survivors of sexual abuse. 3rd edition. 2012. William Morrow Paperbacks.