The Handbook of Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders provides authoritative coverage of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of three major DSM-IV-TR classifications of sexual disorders, and paraphilias/atypical sexual behaviors. The first internationally contributed handbook of its kind, this practical guide provides mental health professionals as well as medical professional with the latest information in the understanding and treatment of sexual problems and gender identity-related disorders. Covering both the medical and mental health-related aspects of sexual dysfunctions and gender identity disorders, topics covered include male sexual arousal disorder; female desire disorder; female genital pain and its treatment; aging and sexuality; disease and sexuality; gender identity disorders in adults; cross-cultural issues in gender identity disorders; paraphilic sexual disorders ; sexual addiction; and legal and privacy issues surrounding paraphilias.--COVER.