Open in a separate window We combed the literature to find assessment strategies for these four dimensions, yet there are few that follow this comprehensive conceptualization. Even their own assessment strategy—a lengthy oral interview described in the book—has little continuity with the model. In articles and chapters by researchers, a functional analysis of the antecedents, problem behaviors, and consequences of the particular sexual difficulty is most common. Although the latter is very useful, one may not necessarily obtain information about all phases of the sexual response cycle. Whereas our efforts have concentrated on such a measure e.
Definitions and practices General While non-penetrative sex or outercourse is usually defined as excluding sexual penetration, [1] [2] [3] some non-penetrative sex acts can have penetrative components and may therefore be categorized as non-penetrative sex. Oral sex, for example, which can include oral caress of the genitalia , as well as penile penetration of the mouth or oral penetration of the vagina, may be categorized as non-penetrative sex. The term heavy petting covers a broad range of foreplay activities, typically involving some genital stimulation, but not the direct act of penetrative sexual intercourse. Other terms associated with frottage are: