INCEST AND SEXUALITY: A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING AND HEALING

By D. NONAU

INTRODUCTION 1 SEXUALITY: WHY BOTHER? 2 THE EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN 3 FAMILY INFLUENCES 4 HOW SURVIVORS COPED DURING MOLESTATION 5 EFFECTS OF INCEST ON SELF-CONCEPT 6 MESSAGES ABOUT SEXUALITY AND SEX ROLES 7 ANXIETIES ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS 8 HOW INCEST AFFECTS SEXUALITY 9 HOW SURVIVORS CAN HELP THEMSELVES 10 SURVIVORS AND PARTNERS WORKING TOGETHER 11 GETTING PROFESSIONAL HELP 12 THE SURVIVOR’S CHOICE