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W09 Small Group Gathering: Preparation Instructions Study the following resources and answer the corresponding questions. Law of Chastity from the Church Handbook Question 1 How might the treatment for sexual dysfunction potentially be supportive of Latter-day Saint values regarding sex and marriage? ● “beautiful and sacred” ● “expression of love between husband and wife” Respecting people’s agency, being supportive of the act of creating children, can help strengthen marriage. Question 2 Could some approaches to treatment introduce potential conflicts with these values? If so, how? Some couples are told to watch pornography together, some are told to masturbate and teach each other what they learned on their own, they might be doubting themselves in their ability to perform and that might turn into them doubting their worth entirely. Members of the church are taught to not watch pornography because it is immoral and incorrect, as well as masturbation. We are also taught that we are worthy no matter what. Portraits in Human Sexuality: Sexual Dysfunction and Therapy Question 1 How were this couple’s problems in their sexual relationship tied into their other challenges as a couple? Neither of them felt good enough as a partner for each other. They were very tired most of the day because they both work and both take care of their children, who are very young. They didn’t feel as though they had the energy or time to do anything for themselves or each other. BYU-Idaho PSYCH 342

Question 2 Bruce expressed concern that his low sex drive did not match common stereotypes of masculinity. ● How might these sorts of cultural values sometimes lead to sexual dysfunction? ● Should this be considered a disorder or just a difference? It can lead to someone believing that they are not normal and might make them feel discomfort for not being able to perform. There is also a fear of pressure, and because of that pressure, it can lead to someone not being able to perform in the way they had intended. The low sex drive itself is just difference, but the discomfort that he gets from it would qualify as a disorder. Question 3 How did sex therapy seem to help this couple? They were honest with each other, they had fun, they were able to talk about the things that they did and didn’t like, they got rid of some miscommunication between them. Their communication in general got better, their expectations of each other in bed got better, it got them closer as people, they didn’t feel like strangers in bed anymore, it helped them break the ice in their conversation about sex. It made them realize that sex wasn’t just about the act, but also about intimacy and love. Having a third person helped them realize any issues that they weren’t able to see. Question 4 Does this account of sex therapy appear to potentially match LDS values? In what ways does it match or not match? I think it does a bit, it was mostly about being honest and talking about things that really stay between the two of them. It was a way to strengthen their relationship and potentially become better parents. Some of the things that some sex therapists may suggest to couples might not align with church values, like watching pornography together. In those cases, couples might be able to ask their therapist for an alternative. There is also the issue with bringing a third person into something so intimate and meant for the two of them, but from what was told to us, it seemed very respectful. BYU-Idaho PSYCH 342

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