Peggy Kleinplatz
Encyclopedia
Peggy J. Kleinplatz is a Canadian
clinical professor, psychologist
, and sexologist whose work often concerns optimal sexuality, opposition to the medicalization
of human sexuality
, and outreach to marginalized groups.
with a B.A. (Honours) in Psychology in 1981 and Ph.D. in 1987. She is a full Professor of Medicine and Clinical Professor of Psychology at the University of Ottawa
, where she was awarded the Prix d'excellence, and is an Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University
.
Kleinplatz and physician Charles Allen Moser
argue that paraphilia
s should be removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM). Kleinplatz wrote, "[T]he DSM criteria for diagnosis of unusual sexual interests as pathological rests on a series of unproven and more importantly, untested assumptions." She has also criticized the concepts Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
and dyspareunia
as medicalizing women's bodies.
Career timeline
Publications in peer reviewed journals(<2004)
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
clinical professor, psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
, and sexologist whose work often concerns optimal sexuality, opposition to the medicalization
Medicalization
Medicalization is the process by which human conditions and problems come to be defined and treated as medical conditions and problems, and thus come under the authority of doctors and other health professionals to study, diagnose, prevent or treat...
of human sexuality
Human sexuality
Human sexuality is the awareness of gender differences, and the capacity to have erotic experiences and responses. Human sexuality can also be described as the way someone is sexually attracted to another person whether it is to opposite sexes , to the same sex , to either sexes , or not being...
, and outreach to marginalized groups.
Life and career
Kleinplatz graduated from University of OttawaUniversity of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is a bilingual, research-intensive, non-denominational, international university in Ottawa, Ontario. It is one of the oldest universities in Canada. It was originally established as the College of Bytown in 1848 by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate...
with a B.A. (Honours) in Psychology in 1981 and Ph.D. in 1987. She is a full Professor of Medicine and Clinical Professor of Psychology at the University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is a bilingual, research-intensive, non-denominational, international university in Ottawa, Ontario. It is one of the oldest universities in Canada. It was originally established as the College of Bytown in 1848 by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate...
, where she was awarded the Prix d'excellence, and is an Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
.
Kleinplatz and physician Charles Allen Moser
Charles Allen Moser
Charles Allen Moser is an American physician specializing in internal medicine and focusing on sexual medicine. Moser is based in San Francisco and focuses his research and practice on individuals in the LGBT, kink, and fetish communities...
argue that paraphilia
Paraphilia
Paraphilia is a biomedical term used to describe sexual arousal to objects, situations, or individuals that are not part of normative stimulation and that may cause distress or serious problems for the paraphiliac or persons associated with him or her...
s should be removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is published by the American Psychiatric Association and provides a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders...
(DSM). Kleinplatz wrote, "[T]he DSM criteria for diagnosis of unusual sexual interests as pathological rests on a series of unproven and more importantly, untested assumptions." She has also criticized the concepts Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, afflicting 3% to 8% of women. It is a diagnosis associated primarily with the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle...
and dyspareunia
Dyspareunia
Dyspareunia is painful sexual intercourse, due to medical or psychological causes. The symptom is reported almost exclusively by women, although the problem can also occur in men. The causes are often reversible, even when long-standing, but self-perpetuating pain is a factor after the original...
as medicalizing women's bodies.
Career timeline
- 2004 - 2008: Chair Society for Sex Therapy and Research Professional Book Awards Committee
- 2008: Ad hoc reviewer, Journal of Sexual MedicineJournal of Sexual MedicineThe Journal of Sexual Medicine is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Wiley-Blackwell. It is the official journal for the International Society for Sexual Medicine and for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health...
- 2004 - 2006: Chair of Communications Steering Committee, AASECTAmerican Journal of Sexuality EducationThe American Journal of Sexuality Education is a peer-reviewed academic journal established in 2005 and published by Routledge. It publishes articles on current research, programmatic overviews, resource reviews, and other articles related to sex education. The journal is edited by William J...
Board of Director - 2006: Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Sexual HealthInternational Journal of Sexual HealthInternational Journal of Sexual Health is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal that promotes sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being through a positive approach to sexuality and sexual rights. It is the official journal of the World Association for Sexual...
- 2006: Chair of Certifications, AASECTAmerican Journal of Sexuality EducationThe American Journal of Sexuality Education is a peer-reviewed academic journal established in 2005 and published by Routledge. It publishes articles on current research, programmatic overviews, resource reviews, and other articles related to sex education. The journal is edited by William J...
Board of Directors - 2005: Coordinator of External Practicum/Internship Setting, Sexual and Couples Therapy Training
- 2005: Ad hoc reviewer, International Journal of Men's HealthInternational Journal of Men's HealthInternational Journal of Men's Health is a peer reviewed journal established in 2002 as the second of four published by Men's Studies Press and the first worldwide to focus specifically on men's health....
- 2004: Ad hoc reviewer, Sexuality and Culture, American Psychological Association Press
- 2004: Member, AASECTAmerican Journal of Sexuality EducationThe American Journal of Sexuality Education is a peer-reviewed academic journal established in 2005 and published by Routledge. It publishes articles on current research, programmatic overviews, resource reviews, and other articles related to sex education. The journal is edited by William J...
International Outreach Committee - 1998: Member, Editorial Board, Canadian Journal of Human SexualityCanadian Journal of Human SexualityThe Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal focusing on the medical, psychological, social, and educational aspects of human sexuality. It is the official journal of the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada . The Editor-in-Chief of CJHS is Michael...
Selected publications
Books- Kleinplatz PJ, ed. (2001). New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives. Psychology Press, ISBN 9780876309674
- Moser C, Kleinplatz PJ (2006). Sadomasochism: Powerful Pleasures. Routledge, ISBN 9781560236399
Publications in peer reviewed journals(<2004)
- Kleinplatz, P.J., “Editorial: Sexuality and older people: Doctors should ask patients, regardless of age, about sexuality”, British Medical JournalBritish Medical JournalBMJ is a partially open-access peer-reviewed medical journal. Originally called the British Medical Journal, the title was officially shortened to BMJ in 1988. The journal is published by the BMJ Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Medical Association...
, 337, 2008, a239 - Ménard, A.D., & Kleinplatz, P.J., “Twenty-one moves guaranteed to make his thighs go up in flames: Depictions of great sex in popular magazines”, Sexuality and Culture, 12(1), 2008, 1-20
- Kleinplatz, P.J., “Coming out of the sex therapy closet: Using experiential psychotherapy with sexual problems and concerns”, American Journal of PsychotherapyAmerican Journal of PsychotherapyThe American Journal of Psychotherapy is the official scientific journal of the Association for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. It began publishing in 1947. It is published 4 times a year. Since 2001, it incorporates the Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research. The editor in chief is T....
, 61(3), 2007, 333-348 - Ribner, D., & Kleinplatz, P.J., “The hole in the sheet and other myths about sexuality and Judaism”, Sex and Relationship Therapy, 22(4), 2007, 445-456
- Kleinplatz, P.J., & Ménard, A.D., “Building blocks towards optimal sexuality: Constructing a conceptual model”, The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 15(1), 2007, 72-78
- Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C., “SM: Powerful pleasure”, Journal of HomosexualityJournal of HomosexualityThe Journal of Homosexuality is a peer-reviewed academic journal This forum for research into same-sex desire examines sexual practices and gender roles in their cultural, historical, interpersonal, and modern social contexts. In the fall of 2005, the Journal celebrated its 50th volume.- History...
, 50(2/3), 2006, 1-348 - Kleinplatz, P.J., “Learning from extraordinary lovers: Lessons from the edge”, Journal of HomosexualityJournal of HomosexualityThe Journal of Homosexuality is a peer-reviewed academic journal This forum for research into same-sex desire examines sexual practices and gender roles in their cultural, historical, interpersonal, and modern social contexts. In the fall of 2005, the Journal celebrated its 50th volume.- History...
, 50(2/3), 2006, 325-348 - Dancer, P.L., Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C.A., “24/7 SM Slavery”, Journal of HomosexualityJournal of HomosexualityThe Journal of Homosexuality is a peer-reviewed academic journal This forum for research into same-sex desire examines sexual practices and gender roles in their cultural, historical, interpersonal, and modern social contexts. In the fall of 2005, the Journal celebrated its 50th volume.- History...
, 5(2/3), 2006, 81-102 - Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J., “DSM-IV-TR and the paraphilias: An argument for removal”, Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 17(3/4), 2005, 91-109
- Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C., “Politics versus science: An addendum and response to Drs. Spitzer and Fink”, Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 17(3/4), 2005, 135-139
- Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C., “Is SM pathological?”, Lesbian and Gay Psychology Review, 6(3), 2005, 255-260
- Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J., “Does heterosexuality belong in the DSM?”, The Lesbian and Gay Psychology Review, 6(3), 2005, 261-267
- Kleinplatz, P.J., “How to talk to kids about sex”, San Francisco Medicine, 78(2), 2005, 19-21
- Kleinplatz, P.J., “Adding insult to injury: The classification of dyspareunia as a sexual dysfunction in the DSM”, Archives of Sexual Behavior, 34(1), 2005, 36-38
- Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J., “EL DSM y las Parafilias: Un argumeto para su retirada”, Revista de Terapia Sexual y de Pareja, 19, 2004, 31-56
- Offman, A., & Kleinplatz, P.J., “Does PMDD belong in the DSM? Challenging the medicalization of women’s bodies”, Canadian Journal of Human SexualityCanadian Journal of Human SexualityThe Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal focusing on the medical, psychological, social, and educational aspects of human sexuality. It is the official journal of the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada . The Editor-in-Chief of CJHS is Michael...
, 13(1), 2004, 17-27 - Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C., “Towards clinical guidelines for working with BDSM clients”, Contemporary Sexuality, 38(6), 2004, 1-4
- Moser, C., Kleinplatz, P.J., Zuccarini, D., & Reiner, W., “Situating unusual child and adolescent sexual behavior in context”, Adolescent Psychiatry Clinics of North America, 13(3), 2004, 569-589
- Kleinplatz, P.J., “Beyond sexual mechanics and hydraulics: Humanizing the discourse surrounding erectile dysfunction”, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 44(2), 2004, 215-242
External links
- Peggy Kleinplatz via University of Ottawa