Citation

Johnson DJ, Stewart CM, Farrow B. J. Couple Relationsh. Ther. 2020; 19(2): 175-187.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15332691.2019.1687383

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The existing body of literature discussing the frequency and impact of sexual fantasy is robust. However, an application to couple and sex therapy is presently absent. The purpose of this conceptual paper is to review the existing literature on rape fantasies particularly female rape fantasy, provide a rationale for additional research, and provide a theoretical framework for clinical application. Adding to and expanding existing research will ultimately help clinicians conceptualize treatment for presenting problems surrounding female rape fantasies. Clinicians will benefit from having a treatment protocol grounded in an empirically-based theoretical framework with which to conceptualize clinical practice with women whose presenting problems are attributed to rape fantasy distress.

Language: en

Keywords

Couple therapy; rape fantasies; systemic therapy