Perspectives on human sexuality within the mental health professions have shifted significantly over time. Some of the earliest views on sexuality were proposed by Freud, who viewed sexual feelings as reflective of internal psychological conflicts (Goodwach, 2005a; Southern & Cade, 2011). However, sexuality remained relatively under-studied until Alfred Kinsey began his high-profile research in the 1940s and 1950s (Goodwach, 2005a; Southern & Cade, 2011), which challenged many predominant norms about sexuality and especially female sexuality.
