Authored by Henry Strick van Linschoten As opposed to the Internet, antibiotics, nuclear war and air-planes, we can be very certain that as long back as evolutionary history goes, our ancestors will have engaged in sexual activity for us to be alive now. Without sexual activity, nobody reading this would be here. This gives sexuality, and the experience of it, a depth and longevity that few other human activities, other than motoric activity, brain activity and the basic emotions, have. Sexuality plays a key part in the vast field of cultural history, in fact in the history of civilisation, part of [...]

Why should psychotherapists be interested in sexuality? Authored by Henry Strick van Linschoten There are a number of reasons for psychotherapists and counsellors to take an interest in and become knowledgeable about sexuality, and its relevance to their practice. Three major reasons can be distinguished: 1. Sexuality is an integral and important part of human beings and the human person. It plays a major role in many emotions. Sexual development is an integral part of personal development, and of fundamental importance in the development of the self. It is an ongoing part of bodily functioning and plays a role in the [...]