Unwanted Consensual Sex for Women in Long_Term Heterosexual Relationships

Many healthy women without histories of trauma who are in long-term, committed relationships report consenting to unwanted sex. Presenters will address pervasive sociocultural norms that perpetuate this problem and strategies to help clients explore belief systems and the long-term effects of engaging in unwanted sex. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Participants will learn five ways pervasive social and relational norms and pressures contribute to unwanted sex for heterosexual women in long-term, committed relationships. 

2. This presentation will identify three ways existing research for unwanted consensual sex is lacking or biased. 

3. This presentation will identify three main factors contributing to healthy sexuality and ways counselors can broach this subject with their clients.

Speakers:

Derek Robertson, PhD, LPC-S, Associate Professor, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Shandra Harris, Doctoral Student, The University of Texas at San Antonio