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Barry W. McCarthy Ph.D.

About

Barry W. McCarthy, Ph.D., is a professor emeritus of psychology and a diplomate in both clinical psychology and sex therapy. He has published 22 books, including Contemporary Male Sexuality (2021), Rekindling Desire (2020), Enhancing Couple Sexuality (2019), and Finding Your Sexual Voice (2018).

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Recent Posts

Couple's Sexuality After an Affair

A relationship can heal after an extra-marital affair.

Responsive Sexual Desire and Good Enough Sex

The keys to male sexuality and aging.

A Treatment Model that Enhances Erectile Self-Efficacy

In the treatment of erectile dysfunction, give the man what he needs, but not what he hoped for.

Erectile Self-Efficacy and Responsive Sexual Desire

Male responsive sexual desire and good enough sex, especially erectile self-efficacy, is key to satisfying sexuality.

Are Alternative Sexualities a Threat to Traditional Sex?

Alternative sexualities are not a threat to traditional sexual couples.

Alternative sexualities are not a threat to traditional sexual couples.

The Use and Misuse of the Term Heteronormative

Heteronormative is a descriptive, not judgmental, term.

Heteronormative is a descriptive, not judgmental, term.

Responsive Desire and Erotic Sexuality

Responsive sexual desire and erotic touch enhance couple sexuality.

Responsive sexual desire and erotic touch enhance couple sexuality.

Men Can Embrace Responsive Desire

Responsive desire involves giving and receiving pleasure.

Responsive desire involves giving and receiving pleasure.

Beating the Odds: Couples Sexuality After Age 60

Couple sexuality in one's sixties, seventies, and eighties can be energizing and satisfying.

Couple sexuality in one's sixties, seventies, and eighties can be energizing and satisfying.

Creating a Genuine Monogamy Agreement

An affair is a major destabilizing experience for both the “injured” partner and the “involved” partner.

An affair is a major destabilizing experience for both the “injured” partner and the “involved” partner.