The Good Enough Sex (GES) Model
Below you will find the 12 key features of The GES Model which is considered a biopsychosocial approach to sex therapy.
1. Sex is good.
2. Relations are integral to Sexuality.
3. Sexual expectations should be based on realistic, age-appropriate expectations.
4. Physical and psychological health are key for sexual health.
5. Sex functioning is determined by relaxation.
6. Sensual touch & emotional pleasure are valued as well as sexual performance.
7. Valuing variable, flexible sexual experiences and abandoning the “need” for perfect performance.
8. Five basic purposes for sex- blending pleasure, tension release, self-esteem, intimacy, and/or procreation.
9. Partners integrate sexual arousal styles.
10. Gender differences are respectfully valued and similarities mutually accepted.
11. Sex is integrated into real life which is integrated into sex.
12. Sexuality is personalized to the individual
As you can see, The GES Model is straightforward and too the point. This model exists in order to dispell the notion of a perfect sex. According to Metz and McCarthy, sex is more than functioning. To learn more about this model