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Dishonesty, and the Erosion of Intimacy

Chuck Franks
August 3, 2017

As a sex therapist, something I most often find is that, despite whatever problem has caused the client or the couple to seek my help, their sincere desire is to…

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Reducing HIV transmission through Sexual Health Principles

Chuck Franks
March 14, 2017

I just read a wonderful article by David Stuart  who works at 56 Dean Street in London. In 2016 there was a dramatic reduction in new HIV diagnosis and transmissions…

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Moving toward improved Sexual Health

Chuck Franks
December 15, 2016

Sexual Health Conversations Matter    I’m always torn between the speed and brevity that social media can bring in some platforms and the depth by which I see the complex relationship…

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Paradigm Shifting from an outdated sex addiction model to a new sexual health model

Chuck Franks
December 14, 2016

Debate within my profession: Sometimes the public isn’t aware of nor even concerned with the idea that different professionals treat the same issue from different perspectives. The public or consumer…

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Bibliography and Suggested Reading for GKCPA 10.30.2015

Chuck Franks
October 29, 2015

Suggested Readings  Adams, K. M., & Robinson, D. W. (2002). Shame reduction, affect regulation, and sexual boundary development: Essential building blocks in sexual addiction treatment. In Carnes, P. J.,  &…

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