Understanding gender nonconformity and transgender Identity: A Sex-Positive Approach

2012 ◽  
pp. 357-372
Keyword(s):  
Gender Nonconformity ◽  
Positive Approach ◽  
Transgender Identity ◽  
Sex Positive

Flying Faster than the Birds and the Bees

2016 ◽  
pp. 170-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodore Burnes
Keyword(s):  
Education Research ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Human Sexuality ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Positive Approach ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Human Sexuality Education ◽  
Sex Positive

The need for multicultural education to analyze human sexuality education is an area of critical need in research and practice. Many current human sexuality learning experiences contain practices that are shaming to learners, producing values that problematize sexuality. The author of this chapter introduces a sex-positive approach to human sexuality education, honoring multicultural education by intentionally understanding sex-positivity outside of a White, western context. Implications of this approach for education research, practice, training, and advocacy are discussed.

Advancing Sex Positivity while Combating Sexual Misconduct

2017 ◽  
pp. 238-255
Author(s):  
Jayleen Galarza ◽  
Becky Anthony
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Sexual Misconduct ◽  
Ethical Standards ◽  
Victim Blaming ◽  
Positive Approach ◽  
Limited Communication ◽  
Social Work Practitioners ◽  
Investigative Process ◽  
Sex Positive

Social work professionals are accountable to ethical standards and a code of conduct that were developed to protect clients from harm. As accusations of sexual misconduct by social work practitioners is possible, it is important that agencies and organizations decrease the amount of additional harm that may result from the reporting and investigative process. Unfortunately, some agencies engage in practices that hinder the reporting of sexual misconduct, such as: victim blaming, lack of transparency, and limited communication during the investigation. Within this chapter, the authors propose that social work professionals adopt a sex positive approach to managing and investigating reports of sexual misconduct by practitioners. According to the authors, a sex positive approach seeks to challenge agencies and organizations to treat such cases seriously while respecting the individuals involved and limiting the risk of further violating or isolating the complainant.

“Do you Want to?” – A Sex-Positive Approach to Consent

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. e224
Author(s):  
Pelle Ullholm ◽  
Hans Olsson
Keyword(s):  
Positive Approach ◽  
Sex Positive

scholarly journals The Biopsychosocial Model and the Sex-Positive Approach: an Integrative Perspective for Sexology and General Health Care

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filippo Maria Nimbi ◽  
Roberta Galizia ◽  
Roberta Rossi ◽  
Erika Limoncin ◽  
Giacomo Ciocca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Biopsychosocial Model ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Positive Approach ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Sex Positive

Abstract Introduction The Biopsychosocial model (BPS) represents a comprehensive paradigm of consolidated practices. Although it has been outlined as the gold standard in sexology, its implementation is often challenging. The sex-positive approach is a ground-breaking movement that is gaining popularity all over and is focused on the recognition of different sexual expressions as valid, consensual, healthy, and meaningful. However, a pragmatic implementation of this approach is still missing. Methods A critical review was conducted based on bibliographic research on Medline, PubMed, EBSCO, Cochrane Library, Scopus and Web of Science on relevant articles published from January 2011 to July 2021. Results A total of 116 papers were included in the following review, indicating an increasing body of research about BPS and sex-positive frameworks during the last 10 years. One of the main limitations in the BPS is the scarce attention paid to socio-cultural factors involved in sexual expressions, such as the role of negative attitudes towards sexuality that may affect health care professionals’ work. An application of the sex-positive approach to the BPS model may bring greater attention to the needs, values and desires of the individual, as well as allow a new knowledge and understanding of sexuality within a broader spectrum, including diversities and pleasures. Conclusions The sex-positive approach represents a viable path that entails the willingness of health care professionals to get involved actively; criticize their personal attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge about sex and work hard to improve their practice in sexology. Policy Implications A discussion of the possible fruitful integration between the BPS and the sex-positive approach is presented, highlighting practical applications in research, clinical practice, training and sex education and giving possible directions for future studies and policies.

scholarly journals The Sexual Values and Behaviors Discrepancy Model

2019 ◽  
pp. 69-79
Author(s):  
Zachary D. Bloom ◽  
Ashley J. Blount ◽  
Dalena L. Dillman Taylor ◽  
Galina Lipkin
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Positive Approach ◽  
Sexual Values ◽  
Discrepancy Model ◽  
Sexual Beliefs ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Sex Positive ◽  
Practical Implications

Founded in theory and empirical research, we developed the Sexual Values and Behaviors Discrepancy Model (SVBDM) as reflective model for counselors to follow in order to assist their clients in safely reducing discrepancies between their ideal and practiced sexual beliefs, values, and behaviors. The SVBDM is a wellness-informed and sex-positive approach to working with clients and is comprised of three steps: Identification and Operationalization of Potential Sexual Issues, Counselor’s Self-Assessment, and Reducing Discrepancies and Maintaining Safety. We note practical implications and potential limitations of this model as well as recommendations for future research.

Flying Faster than the Birds and the Bees

2021 ◽  
pp. 1089-1102
Author(s):  
Theodore Burnes
Keyword(s):  
Education Research ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Human Sexuality ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Positive Approach ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Human Sexuality Education ◽  
Sex Positive

The need for multicultural education to analyze human sexuality education is an area of critical need in research and practice. Many current human sexuality learning experiences contain practices that are shaming to learners, producing values that problematize sexuality. The author of this chapter introduces a sex-positive approach to human sexuality education, honoring multicultural education by intentionally understanding sex-positivity outside of a White, western context. Implications of this approach for education research, practice, training, and advocacy are discussed.

Resolving Social Problems Associated with Sexuality: Can a "Sex-Positive" Approach Help?

Social Work ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Williams ◽  
E. Prior ◽  
J. Wegner
Keyword(s):  
Social Problems ◽  
Positive Approach ◽  
Sex Positive
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