Media Coverage
KPBS - Men Say Hair Loss Drug Causes Sexual Problems And Depression
Imagine taking a drug to cure a nagging condition, only to discover that it has debilitating side effects. A growing number of men say that’s the case with the hair-loss drug Propecia. KPBS Health Reporter Kenny Goldberg tells us many patients complain Propecia causes depression and a total loss of sexual function. And it’s not unusual for these problems to continue even after men stop taking the drug.
How Long Should Sex Last? Here’s What Sex Therapists Say
Sex can be complicated, but how long it should last doesn’t have to be. Here’s why sex therapists say focusing on the clock can kill the mood—and what they suggest doing for more enjoyable sex.
Over 8 Percent of Americans Believe They Are Struggling With Compulsive Sexual Behavior and Thoughts
Sex and everything that revolves around it can no doubt be stressful and confusing, at least some of the time. But for a decent chunk of Americans, a new survey suggests, their sexual hangups might be causing them a significant amount of mental anguish.
https://gizmodo.com/over-8-percent-of-americans-believe-they-are-struggling-1830334879
Winnipeg Free Press – We should talk to kids frankly about porn
“We know pornography is both ubiquitous and easy to access, and we know it’s shaping human sexual behaviour in ways that can be incredibly harmful. Doesn’t it make sense to provide some context and analysis so young people might be able to think critically about what they are seeing? And is there a way to be open and frank without making people feel ashamed?”
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/we-should-talk-to-kids-frankly-about-porn-401228005.html
Spring 2012 California Coalition on Sex Offending Newsletter Perspectives Article on “Consensual Sex: Fundamental to Sexual Health”
The California Coalition on Sex Offending (CCOSO) publishes a quarterly newsletter. The Spring 2012 edition featured an article written by Doug Braun-Harvey describing the gap in current treatment for men engaging in non-consensual sex who have never been arrested. There access to treatment seems available only if they identify as a “sexual addict” or are eventually arrested.
February 2012 AASECT Contemporary Sexuality Article on Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment.
The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) publication features sex/drug-linked patterns of addiction and relapse prevention research and clinical application as the featured article.
AASECT Contemporary Sexuality February 2012 Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment
2011 Sexual Intelligence Award: Doug Braun-Harvey
The annual Sexual Intelligence Awards honor individuals and organizations who challenge the sexual fear, unrealistic expectations, and government hypocrisy that undermine love, sex, and relationships—and political freedom—today.
Click here for 2011 Sexual Intelligence Awards
Radio Interview: Sex Talk with Lou
Doug Braun-Harvey and Michael Vigorito discuss their sexual health approaches with international sex expert and author Lou Paget on her web based radio program “Sex Talk with Lou”.
Behavioral HealthCare Magazine Nov/Dec 2010 cover story
“Sexual health groups help patients avoid relapses: Breaking powerful drug-sex links during treatment improves recovery prospects by Alison Knopf introduces sexual health to the national readership of alcohol and drug addiction treatment professionals.
Click here to download pdf of article: http://www.behavioral.net/article/sexual-health-groups-break-drug-sex-links-help-patients-avoid-relapses?page=3
Journal of Groups in Addiction and Recovery, May 2010, Barney Strauss. “A Review of “Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment: Group Facilitator’s Manual”
“Braun-Harvey’s manual deserves to become widely adopted at treatment centers across the United States and beyond. His approach offers an effective method for mitigating the shame that binds people in their addictions. In doing so, it may help pave the way to protracted recovery.”
Click here to download online copy of journal article.
American Journal of Sexuality Education “A Review of Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment: Group Facilitator’s Manual. April – June 2011. Richard M. Siegel.
“Douglas Braun-Harvey has crafted the perfect book to fill a long-empty, critical need in chemical dependency treatment: how to address sexual health and education to enhance treatment effectiveness and decrease relapse rates. The book, actually a training manual, is so thoroughly complete and comprehensive that it is easily the most ambitious resource available to date on what has been a historically neglected area”
Click Journal of Sexuality Education Book Review Sexual Health in Drug and Alcohol Treatment to view a pdf copy.
Ask the Experts at Sexual Medicine
The Institute for Sexual Medicine’s Expert Panel consists of leaders in the field of sexual medicine. Doug Braun-Harvey donates time to help provide information and further the field of sexual health.
To view Doug’s profile, click here.
Learning New Ways to Treat Drug and Alcohol Addictions: Drug and Alcohol counselors around North Dakota and Minnesota don’t have a lot of experience in talking about sex with their clients.
To read the television news story, click here
Sexual Healing in Recovery
A California Together contributor Lisa Overton writes about sexuality and recovery
To view a pdf of the article, “Sexual Healing” click here
2010 National Conference on Addiction Disorders “Sex Positive Treatment: Addressing sex-drug linkages opens the way to successful treatment.” Online Exclusive by Dennis Grantham
One of the greatest impediments to success in any treatment program is the shame faced by many individuals with substance use problems. In an NCAD presentation called “Sex Positive Treatment: Where Angels fear to tread,” Doug Braun-Harvey cited research saying that individuals with “strong sex-drug linked” addictions carry twice the burden of shame into treatment.
Stepping Stone to Develop Sexual Behavior Relapse Prevention Program: Program dealing with drug, sex co-addiction could prove model for others across country
To read the San Diego Gay and Lesbian Times story, click here
Sexual Health: A New Ally in Addiction Treatment Improvement: [in Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly February 16, 2009, pages 5 & 6]
A national drug and alcohol addiction treatment news weekly publicationFrom the Field featured an article co-written with John de Miranda on the sexual health in recovery groups.
To view a pdf of the article, Sexual Health: A New Ally in Addiction Treatment Improvement
How to talk to your kid about porn and cybersex in the digital age
OC Family – Click Here to Read
Is Sex Addiction Real?
Jada Pinkett-Smith is the latest celeb who says she’s struggled with sex addiction—but many experts aren’t convinced that’s a real disease.
Prevention – Click Here to Read
“A noxious cocktail, When booze, drugs and sex are mixed”
Contemporary Sexuality, Volume 46, Number 2, February 2012