Dr. Peggy J. Kleinplatz

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Charest, M., Paradis, N., Rosen, L.A., Lawless, S., & Ramsay, T. (2024).
  Remote versus in-person group therapy for couples distressed by low/no sexual desire/frequency or sexual desire discrepancy: A response to COVID-19.
  Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332691.2024.2343730
• Sprott, R.A., Herbitter, C., Grant, P., Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J. (2023).
  Clinical guidelines for working with clients involved in kink.
  Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy,1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2023.2232801
• DiCaita, H.; Kleinplatz, P.J., The more you know? Knowledge about Genital Herpes and factors affecting adjustment, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality (2023)https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs.2023-0013
• Kleinplatz, P. J.; Weindling, P., Women’s Experiences of Infertility After the Holocaust, Social Science and Medicine, Volume 309 (2022)
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2022.115250
• Kleinplatz, P.J.; Charest, M.; Rosen, L.A.; Ménard, A. D., Optimal couple sexuality: A review of the (limited) literature, Current Sexual Health Reviews (2022)https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-022-00327-w
• Charest, M. & Kleinplatz, P.J., What do young Canadian, straight and LGBTQ men and women learn about sex and from whom?, Sexuality Research and Social Policy (2021)https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-021-00578-7
• Moser, C. and Kleinplatz, P.J., Conceptualization, History, and Future of the Paraphilias, Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, Volume 16 (2020)https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-050718-095548
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Charest, M., Paradis, N., Ellis, M.R.R., Rosen, L., Ménard, A.D., & Ramsay, T., Treatment of low sexual desire or frequency using a sexual enhancement group couples therapy approach., Journal of Sexual Medicine, Volume 17, 1288e-1296. (2020)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.02.012
• Winterton, V., Dzendoletas, D., Holzapfel, S., Kleinplatz, P.J., Lackey, N., Neeb, S., & Pelletier, L., Core competencies for BESTCO certified sex therapists., Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 29, Issue 2, 143-151 (2020) 
  https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs.2020-0015
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Lackey, N.S., Dzendoletas, D., Pelletier, L., Holzapfel, S., Neeb, S., & Winterton, V., Introduction to Core Competencies for BESTCO Certified Sex Therapists, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 29, Issue 2, 139-142 (2020) 
  https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs.2020-0015.intro.
• Lund, J.I., Kleinplatz, P. J. & Charest, M., Huber, J.D. (2019)., The Relationship Between the Sexual Self and the Experience of Pregnancy, The Journal of Perinatal Education, Volume 28, Issue 1, 43–50 (2019) 
  http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1058-1243.28.1.43.
• Kleinplatz, P.J, History of the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction(s), Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, Volume 14, 29-54 (2018)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Paradis, N., Charest, M., Lawless, S., Neufeld, M., Neufeld, R., Pratt, D., Ménard, A.D., Buduru, B., & Rosen., L, From Sexual Desire Discrepancies to Desirable Sex: Creating the Optimal Connection, Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, Volume 44, Issue 5, 438–449. (2018)https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2017.1405309
• Ellis, M.R.R. & Kleinplatz, P.J., How Contingencies of Self-Worth Influence Reactions to Emotional and Sexual Infidelity, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 28, Issue 1 (2018)
• Charest, M. & Kleinplatz, P.J., A Review of Recent Innovations in the Treatment of Low Sexual Desire, Current Sexual Health Reports (2018) 
  doi: 10.1007/s11930-018-0171-4
• Charest, M., Kleinplatz, P. J. & Lund, J.I. (2016)., Sexual health information disparities between heterosexual and LGBTQ+ young adults: Implications for sexual health, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 25, Issue 2, 74-85 (2016)
• Nerses, M., Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C. ., Group therapy with international LGBTQ+ clients at the intersection of multiple minority status, Psychology of Sexualities Review, Volume 6, Issue 1, 99-109 (December 2015)
• Ménard, A.D., Kleinplatz, P.J., Rosen, L., Lawless, S., Paradis, N., Campbell, M., and Huber, J.D., Individual and Relational Contributors to Optimal Sexual Experiences in Older Men and Women, Sexual and Relationship Therapy,, Volume 30, Issue 1, 78-93 (January 2015)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Alvin R. Mahrer, Ph.D, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Volume 55, Issue 4, 504-507 (2015)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Alvin R. Mahrer, Ph.D, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Volume 55, Issue 4, 504-507 (2015)
• Bouman, W. P. & Kleinplatz, P.J, Moving towards understanding greater diversity and fluidity of sexual expression of older people., Sexual and Relationship Therapy, Volume 30, Issue 1, 1-3 (2015)
• Kleinplatz, P.J.and Norcross, J.C., Alvin R. Mahrer (1927–2014)., American Psychologist, Volume 69, Issue 9, 931 (December 2014)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Three decades of sex: Reflections on sexuality and sexology, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 22, Issue 1, 1-4 (July 2013)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard, A.D., Paradis, N., Campbell, M., Dalgleish, T.L., Beyond sexual stereotypes: Revealing group similiarites and differences in optimal sexuality, Canadian Journal of Behavioural Sciences, Volume 45, Issue 3, 250-258 (2013)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Arousal and desire problems: Conceptual, research and clinical considerations or the more things change the more they stay the same, Sex and Relationship Therapy, Volume 26, Issue 1, 3-15 (January 2011)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard, A.D., Paradis, N., Campbell, M., Dalgleish, T., Segovia, A., Davis, K., From Closet to reality: Optimal sexuality among the elderly, The Irish Psychiatrist, Volume 10, Issue 1, 15-18 (June 2009)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Consumer protection is the major purpose of sex therapy certification, Archives of Sexual Behavior, Volume 38, Issue 6, 1031 (January 2009)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard, A.D., Paquet, M.-P., Paradis, N., Campbell, M., Zuccarini, D., Mehak, L., The components of optimal sexuality: A portrait of ''great sex'', Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 18, Issue 1-2, 1 - 13 (January 2009)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sexuality and older people: Doctors should ask patients, regardless of age, about sexuality, British Medical Journal, Volume 337, a239 (May 2008)
• Ménard, A.D., & Kleinplatz, P.J., Twenty-one moves guaranteed to make his thighs go up in flames: Depictions of great sex in popular magazines, Sexuality and Culture, Volume 12, Issue 1, 1-20 (May 2008)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Coming out of the sex therapy closet: Using Experiential Psychotherapy with sexual problems and concerns, American Journal of Psychotherapy, Volume 61, Issue 3, 333-348 (May 2007)
• Ribner, D., & Kleinplatz, P.J., The hole in the sheet and other myths about sexuality and Judaism, Sex and Relationship Therapy, Volume 22, Issue 4, 445-456 (May 2007)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., & Ménard, A.D., Building blocks towards optimal sexuality: Constructing a conceptual model, The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, Volume 15, Issue 1, 72-78 (May 2007)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Learning from extraordinary lovers: Lessons from the edge, Journal of Homosexuality, Volume 50, Issue 2/3, 325-348 (May 2006)
• Dancer, P.L., Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C.A., 24/7 SM Slavery, Journal of Homosexuality, Volume 5, Issue 2/3, 81-102 (May 2006)
• Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J., DSM-IV-TR and the paraphilias: An argument for removal, Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, Volume 17, Issue 3/4, 91-109 (May 2005)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C., Politics versus science: An addendum and response to Drs. Spitzer and Fink, Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, Volume 17, Issue 3/4, 135-139 (May 2005)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C., Is SM pathological?, Lesbian and Gay Psychology Review, Volume 6, Issue 3, 255-260 (May 2005)
• Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J., Does heterosexuality belong in the DSM?, The Lesbian and Gay Psychology Review, Volume 6, Issue 3, 261-267 (May 2005)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., How to talk to kids about sex, San Francisco Medicine, Volume 78, Issue 2, 19-21 (May 2005)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Adding insult to injury: The classification of dyspareunia as a sexual dysfunction in the DSM, Archives of Sexual Behavior, Volume 34, Issue 1, 36-38 (May 2005)
• Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J., EL DSM y las Parafilias: Un argumeto para su retirada, Revista de Terapia Sexual y de Pareja, Volume 19, 31-56 (May 2004)
• Offman, A., & Kleinplatz, P.J., Does PMDD belong in the DSM? Challenging the medicalization of women's bodies, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 13, Issue 1, 17-27 (May 2004)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C., Towards clinical guidelines for working with BDSM clients, Contemporary Sexuality, Volume 38, Issue 6, 1-4 (May 2004)
• Moser, C., Kleinplatz, P.J., Zuccarini, D., & Reiner, W., Situating unusual child and adolescent sexual behavior in context, Adolescent Psychiatry Clinics of North America, Volume 13, Issue 3, 569-589 (May 2004)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Beyond sexual mechanics and hydraulics: Humanizing the discourse surrounding erectile dysfunction, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Volume 44, Issue 2, 215-242 (May 2004)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., What's new in sex therapy: From stagnation to fragmentation, Sex and Relationship Therapy, Volume 18, Issue 1, 95-106 (May 2003)
• Huber, J., & Kleinplatz, P.J., Sexual orientation identification of men who have sex with men in public settings in Canada, Journal of Homosexuality, Volume 42, Issue 3, 1-20 (May 2002)
• Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J., Transvestic fetishism: Psychopathology or iatrogenic artifact?, New Jersey Psychologist, Volume 52, Issue 2, 16-17 (May 2002)
• Alperstein, L., Ellison, C., Fishman, J.R., Hall, M., Handwerker, L., Hartley, H., Kaschak, E., Kleinplatz, P.J., Loe, M., Mamo, L., Tavris, C., & Tiefer, L., A new view of women's sexual problems, Women and Therapy, Volume 24, Issue 1/2, 1-8 (May 2002)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., On the outside looking in: In search of women’s sexual experience, Women and Therapy, Volume 24, Issue 1/2, 1-8 (2001)
• Kleinplatz, P.J.,, Infertility, "experientially oriented" couples therapy and subsequent pregnancy, Journal of Couples Therapy, Volume 8, Issue 2, 17-35 (1999)
• Kleinplatz, P.J, Sex therapy for vaginismus: A review, critique and humanistic alternative, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Volume 38, Issue 2, 51-81 (1998)
• Kleinplatz, P.J, "Educational" sex videos: What are they teaching?, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 6, Issue 1, 39-43 (1997)

• Kleinplatz, P.J. (Ed.) (2024), New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives (3rd Ed.), New York: Routledge (In Press).

• Kleinplatz, P.J. & Ménard, A.D., Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers, Routledge

  London, UK, 2020

• Bouman, W. & Kleinplatz, P., Sexuality and Ageing, Taylor & Francis United States

  New York, 2015

  Editors: Bouman, W. & Kleinplatz, P.J.

• Kleinplatz, P.J, New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives, Edition 2nd, Routledge United States

  New York, 2012

  Editors: Kleinplatz, P.J

• Kleinplatz, P.J. & Moser, C., Sadomasochism: Powerful pleasures, Haworth United States

  New York, 2006

  Editors: Kleinplatz, P.J. & Moser, C.

• Kleinplatz, P.J, New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives, Brunner-Routledge United States

  Philadelphia, 2001

  Editors: Kleinplatz, P.J

2024

• Kleinplatz, P.J. & Charest, M., DiCaita, H., & Rayne, K.  (2024).
  Die Zukunft von Sexualitat und Beziehung im 21.Jahrhundet: Wo stehen wir und wo wollen wir sein?
  [The future of sex and relationships in the 21st century: Where are we and where do we want to be?] 
  In C. Roesler and S. Broning (Eds.). Parbezeiehung in 21. Jahhundert [Couple Relationships in the 21^st Century] (pp.63-81).
  Kohlhammmer: Germany. 

• Kleinplatz, P.J. & Charest, M., Creating Optimal Erotic Intimacy: An Experiential Alternative to Treating Desire "Disorders", Eros and Psyche: Existential Perspectives on Sexuality, Volume Vol 2, Page Range: (pp. 85-105), University Professors Press United States

  2023

  Editors: S. Simpson, L. Hoffman & B. Robbins (Eds.)

• Moser, C. & Kleinplatz, P.J., Foreword, BDSM, Pleasure, Power, and Pain: Understanding BDSM Practices, Identities, and Communities, Page Range: (pp. xiii–xvi)., OUP United States

  2023, https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780197658598.002.0007

  Editors: B. Simula (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J. & Charest, M., DiCaita, H., & Rayne, K., The future of sex and relationships in the 21st century: Where are we and where do we want to be?, Couple Relationships in the 21st Century., Kohlhammmer Germany

  2022

  Editors: S. Broning and C. Roesler (Eds.).

• Kleinplatz, P.J. & Charest, M., Promouvoir l’intimité érotique optimale, La sexologie clinique, une pratique psychothérapeutique inclusive et integrative, Page Range: (pp. 157-168), Presses de l’Université du Québec Canada

  Québec, 2021

  Editors: D. Medico (Ed.)

• The profession of sex therapy: Current challenges, Systemic Sex Therapy (3rd Ed.)., Page Range: 13-28, Routledge

  New York, 2020

  Editors: K. Hertlein, & N. Gambescia (Eds.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Rosen, L. A., Charest, M. & Spurgas, A.K., Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunctions: Critical Analyses, Handbook of Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health, Page Range: 443-454, Routledge United Kingdom

  2020

  Editors: J. M. Ussher, J.C. Chrisler, & J. Perz

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sexual Dysfunctions, Human Sexuality Edition (3rd Edition)., Oxford University Press, Canada

  2020

  Editors: C. F. Pukall (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Rosen, L. A., Charest, M. & Spurgas, A.K., Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunctions: Critical Analyses, Handbook of Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health, Page Range: (pp. 443-454)., Routledge United Kingdom

  London, 2020

  Editors: J. M. Ussher, J.C. Chrisler, & J. Perz

• Kleinplatz, P.J., An Existential-Experiential Sex Therapy, Handbook of Sex Therapy. Wiley-Blackwell, Page Range: 218-230

  April 2017

  Editors: In Z. Peterson (Ed).

• Kleinplatz, P.J. (2017)., Sexual Dysfunctions, Human Sexuality Edition (2nd Edition), Oxford University Press Canada

  2017

  Editors: In C. F. Pukall (Ed.)

• Peggy J. Kleinplatz, Optimal Erotic Intimacy: Lessons from Great Lovers, Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals (3rd Ed). New York: Routledge., Page Range: 318-330, Routledge

  New York, 2016

  Editors: Levine, S., Althof, S., & Risen, C. (Eds.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., The Current Profession of Sex Therapy, Systemic Sex Therapy (2nd Edition), Page Range: ch. 2

  2016

  Editors: In K. Hertlein, G. Weeks, & N. Gambescia (Eds.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sexual Disorders, (2016). Sexual Disorders In J. Norcross, G.R. APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology Volume IV: Psychopathology and Health

  2016

  Editors: In J. Norcross, G.R. VandenBos, and D.K. Freedheim, (Eds.) .

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard A.D., & Wannamaker C., Personal contributors to optimal sexual experiences, Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research, Page Range: 4724-4727, Springer

  Dordrecht, Netherlands, March 2014

  Editors: Alex C. Michalos (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Human Sexuality, Sexual Dysfunctions, Page Range: 391-416, Canada: Oxford University Press

  March 2014

  Editors: C. F. Pukall

• Kleinplatz, P.J., The Paraphilias: An Experiential Approach to ''Dangerous'' Desires, Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy (5th Edition), Page Range: 195-218, Guilford

  New York, January 2014

  Editors: I. Binik and K. Hall (Eds.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard A.D., Wannamaker C., Personal contributions to optimal sexual experiences, Encyclopedia of Quality of Life Research, Page Range: 4724-4727, Springer

  Netherlands, January 2014

  Editors: Alex C. Michalos

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sexual Dysfunctions, Human Sexuality, Page Range: 391-416, Oxford University Press

  Canada, 2014

  Editors: In C. F. Pukall (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard A.D., & Lawless, S., Lessons about optimal sexual experiences from remarkable lovers, Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research, Page Range: 3540-3543, Springer

  Dordrecht, Netherlands, December 2013

  Editors: Alex C. Michalos (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard A.D., Paradis, N., Components of optimal sexual experiences, Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research, Page Range: 1148-1152, Springer

  Dordrecht, Netherlands, February 2013

  Editors: Alex C. Michalos

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard A.D., Campbell, M., Relational contributions to optimal sexual experiences, Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research, Page Range: 5425-5427, Springer

  Dordrecht, Netherlands, January 2013

  Editors: Alex C. Michalos (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J. & Diamond, L.M., Sexual Diversity, The APA Handbook of Sexuality and Psychology, Page Range: 245-267, APA Press

  Washington, D.C., January 2013

  Editors: D.L Tolman & L.M. Diamond

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard A.D., Lawless, S., Lessons about optimal sexual experiences from remarkable lovers, Encyclopedia of Quality of Life Research, Springer

  New York, January 2013

  Editors: Alex C. Michalos

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Moser, C., Lev, A. I, Sex and Gender Identity Disorders, Handbook of Psychology Edition 2nd, Volume 8, Wiley

  Hoboken, January 2012

  Editors: G. Striker & Tom Widiger

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sexual problems and dysfunctions among college students, Sex in College, Page Range: 243 - 262, Praeger

  Westport, Connecticut, January 2012

  Editors: Richard. McAnulty

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sex Therapy, male, Corsini encyclopedia of psychology Edition 4th, Page Range: 1562-1564, John Wiley & Sons

  Hoboken, NJ, July 2010

  Editors: I. B. Weiner, W. E. Craighead

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Lessons from great lovers, Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals Edition 2nd, Page Range: 57-72, Brunner-Routledge

  New-York, April 2010

  Editors: Levine, S., Althof, S., Risen, C.

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Desire disorders or opportunities for optimal erotic intimacy, Treating sexual desire disorders: A clinical casebook, Page Range: 92 - 113, Guilford

  New York, February 2010

  Editors: S. R. Leiblum (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard, D., Sexuality, optimal, Corsini encyclopedia of psychology Edition 4th, Page Range: 1581 - 1583, John Wiley & Sons

  Hoboken, NJ, 2010

  Editors: I. B. Weiner, W. E. Craighead (Eds)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sex therapy, male, Encyclopedia of Psychology, (4th ed.), Page Range: 1562-1564, Wiley

  New York City, New York, May 2009

  Editors: In I.B. Weiner, & W.E. Criaghead (Eds.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., & Ménard, A.D., Sexuality, optimal, Encyclopedia of Psychology, (4th ed.), Page Range: 1581-1583, Wiley

  New York City, New York, May 2009

  Editors: In I.B. Weiner, & W.E. Criaghead (Eds.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., The profession of sex therapy, Systemic Sex Therapy, Page Range: 21 -41, Routlege

  New-York, January 2008

  Editors: K. Hertlein, G. Weeks, N. Gambescia (Eds)

• Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J., Themes of SM Expression, Safe, sane and consensual: Contemporary perspectives on SM, Page Range: pp. 35-54, MacMillan

  Hampshire, UK, May 2007

  Editors: In D. Langbridge, & Meg Barker

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sex therapy: How do sex therapists think about and deal with sexual problems?, Sex and Sexuality, Volume II, Page Range: 179-211, Praeger

  Westport, Connecticut, May 2006

  Editors: In D.R. McAnulty, & M.M. Burnette

• Kleinplatz, P.J., & Krippner, S., Spirituality and sexuality: Celebrating erotic transcendence and spiritual embodiment, The Psychospiritual Clinician's Handbook: Alternative Methods from Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders, Page Range: 301-318, Haworth

  New York City, New York, May 2005

  Editors: In S.G. Mijares, & S.K. Gurucharan

• Alperstein, L., Ellison, C., Fishman, J.R., Hall, M., Handwerker, L., Hartley, H., Kaschak, E., Kleinplatz, P.J., Loe, M., Mamo, L., Tavris, C., & Tiefer, L., A new view of women's sexual problems, The Working Group on a New View of Women's Sexual Problems, Page Range: 233-239, Jason Aronson

  Lanham, MD, May 2004

  Editors: In P. Caplan, & L. Cosgrove (Eds.)

• Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume: 8, 1, 71-74, (Review Year: 1999)
  Reviving the Tribe and Dry Bones Breathe
  Kleinplatz, P.J.
• Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume: 8, 1, 71-74, (Review Year: 1999)
  Reviving the Tribe and Dry Bones Breathe
  Kleinplatz, P.J.
• Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume: 4, 3, 204-205, (Review Year: 1995)
  Our Little Secret
  Kleinplatz, P.J
• Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume: 4, 1, 89-90, (Review Year: 1995)
  Women Who Love Sex
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