Dr. Peggy J. Kleinplatz

Biography

Peggy J. Kleinplatz, Ph.D. is Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. She is cross-appointed as a Professor of Education. She is a clinical psychologist, Certified in Sex Education and as a Diplomate and Supervisor of Sex Therapy. Since 1983, she has been teaching Human Sexuality at the University of Ottawa, where she received the Prix d'Excellence in 2000. Kleinplatz has edited four books, notably New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives, (Routledge, 2nd Edition), winner of the AASECT 2013 Book Award and Sexuality and Ageing (2015) with Dr. Walter Bouman. Her fifth book, Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers with co-author A. Dana Ménard, Ph.D. received the 2021 consumer Book Award from the Society for Sex Therapy and Research. In 2015, Kleinplatz received the Professional Standard of Excellence Award from the American Association of Sexuality Editors, Counsellors and Therapists. Her clinical work focuses on eroticism and transformation. Her current research focuses on optimal sexual experience, with a particular interest in sexual health in the elderly, disabled and marginalized populations. Dr. Kleinplatz is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. 

Website Link: Optimal Sexual Experiences

Publications 

Journal Articles

• DiCaita, H.; Kleinplatz, P.J., The more you know? Knowledge about Genital Herpes and factors affecting adjustment, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality (2023)https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs.2023-0013
• Kleinplatz, P. J.; Weindling, P., Women’s Experiences of Infertility After the Holocaust, Social Science and Medicine, Volume 309 (2022)
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2022.115250
• Kleinplatz, P.J.; Charest, M.; Rosen, L.A.; Ménard, A. D., Optimal couple sexuality: A review of the (limited) literature, Current Sexual Health Reviews (2022)https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-022-00327-w

• Charest, M. & Kleinplatz, P.J., What do young Canadian, straight and LGBTQ men and women learn about sex and from whom?, Sexuality Research and Social Policy (2021)https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-021-00578-7

• Moser, C. and Kleinplatz, P.J., Conceptualization, History, and Future of the Paraphilias, Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, Volume 16 (2020)https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-clinpsy-050718-095548

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Charest, M., Paradis, N., Ellis, M.R.R., Rosen, L., Ménard, A.D., & Ramsay, T., Treatment of low sexual desire or frequency using a sexual enhancement group couples therapy approach., Journal of Sexual Medicine, Volume 17, 1288e-1296. (2020)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2020.02.012

• Winterton, V., Dzendoletas, D., Holzapfel, S., Kleinplatz, P.J., Lackey, N., Neeb, S., & Pelletier, L., Core competencies for BESTCO certified sex therapists., Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 29, Issue 2, 143-151 (2020) 
  https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs.2020-0015

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Lackey, N.S., Dzendoletas, D., Pelletier, L., Holzapfel, S., Neeb, S., & Winterton, V., Introduction to Core Competencies for BESTCO Certified Sex Therapists, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 29, Issue 2, 139-142 (2020) 
  https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs.2020-0015.intro.

• Lund, J.I., Kleinplatz, P. J. & Charest, M., Huber, J.D. (2019)., The Relationship Between the Sexual Self and the Experience of Pregnancy, The Journal of Perinatal Education, Volume 28, Issue 1, 43–50 (2019) 
  http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1058-1243.28.1.43.

• Kleinplatz, P.J, History of the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction(s), Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, Volume 14, 29-54 (2018)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Paradis, N., Charest, M., Lawless, S., Neufeld, M., Neufeld, R., Pratt, D., Ménard, A.D., Buduru, B., & Rosen., L, From Sexual Desire Discrepancies to Desirable Sex: Creating the Optimal Connection, Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, Volume 44, Issue 5, 438–449. (2018)https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2017.1405309

• Ellis, M.R.R. & Kleinplatz, P.J., How Contingencies of Self-Worth Influence Reactions to Emotional and Sexual Infidelity, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 28, Issue 1 (2018)

• Charest, M. & Kleinplatz, P.J., A Review of Recent Innovations in the Treatment of Low Sexual Desire, Current Sexual Health Reports (2018) 
  doi: 10.1007/s11930-018-0171-4

• Charest, M., Kleinplatz, P. J. & Lund, J.I. (2016)., Sexual health information disparities between heterosexual and LGBTQ+ young adults: Implications for sexual health, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 25, Issue 2, 74-85 (2016)

• Nerses, M., Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C. ., Group therapy with international LGBTQ+ clients at the intersection of multiple minority status, Psychology of Sexualities Review, Volume 6, Issue 1, 99-109 (December 2015)

• Ménard, A.D., Kleinplatz, P.J., Rosen, L., Lawless, S., Paradis, N., Campbell, M., and Huber, J.D., Individual and Relational Contributors to Optimal Sexual Experiences in Older Men and Women, Sexual and Relationship Therapy,, Volume 30, Issue 1, 78-93 (January 2015)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Alvin R. Mahrer, Ph.D, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Volume 55, Issue 4, 504-507 (2015)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Alvin R. Mahrer, Ph.D, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Volume 55, Issue 4, 504-507 (2015)

• Bouman, W. P. & Kleinplatz, P.J, Moving towards understanding greater diversity and fluidity of sexual expression of older people., Sexual and Relationship Therapy, Volume 30, Issue 1, 1-3 (2015)

• Kleinplatz, P.J.and Norcross, J.C., Alvin R. Mahrer (1927–2014)., American Psychologist, Volume 69, Issue 9, 931 (December 2014)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Three decades of sex: Reflections on sexuality and sexology, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 22, Issue 1, 1-4 (July 2013)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard, A.D., Paradis, N., Campbell, M., Dalgleish, T.L., Beyond sexual stereotypes: Revealing group similiarites and differences in optimal sexuality, Canadian Journal of Behavioural Sciences, Volume 45, Issue 3, 250-258 (2013)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Arousal and desire problems: Conceptual, research and clinical considerations or the more things change the more they stay the same, Sex and Relationship Therapy, Volume 26, Issue 1, 3-15 (January 2011)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard, A.D., Paradis, N., Campbell, M., Dalgleish, T., Segovia, A., Davis, K., From Closet to reality: Optimal sexuality among the elderly, The Irish Psychiatrist, Volume 10, Issue 1, 15-18 (June 2009)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Consumer protection is the major purpose of sex therapy certification, Archives of Sexual Behavior, Volume 38, Issue 6, 1031 (January 2009)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard, A.D., Paquet, M.-P., Paradis, N., Campbell, M., Zuccarini, D., Mehak, L., The components of optimal sexuality: A portrait of ''great sex'', Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 18, Issue 1-2, 1 - 13 (January 2009)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sexuality and older people: Doctors should ask patients, regardless of age, about sexuality, British Medical Journal, Volume 337, a239 (May 2008)

• 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, Volume 12, Issue 1, 1-20 (May 2008)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Coming out of the sex therapy closet: Using Experiential Psychotherapy with sexual problems and concerns, American Journal of Psychotherapy, Volume 61, Issue 3, 333-348 (May 2007)
• Ribner, D., & Kleinplatz, P.J., The hole in the sheet and other myths about sexuality and Judaism, Sex and Relationship Therapy, Volume 22, Issue 4, 445-456 (May 2007)
• 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, Volume 15, Issue 1, 72-78 (May 2007)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Learning from extraordinary lovers: Lessons from the edge, Journal of Homosexuality, Volume 50, Issue 2/3, 325-348 (May 2006)
• Dancer, P.L., Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C.A., 24/7 SM Slavery, Journal of Homosexuality, Volume 5, Issue 2/3, 81-102 (May 2006)
• Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J., DSM-IV-TR and the paraphilias: An argument for removal, Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, Volume 17, Issue 3/4, 91-109 (May 2005)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C., Politics versus science: An addendum and response to Drs. Spitzer and Fink, Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, Volume 17, Issue 3/4, 135-139 (May 2005)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C., Is SM pathological?, Lesbian and Gay Psychology Review, Volume 6, Issue 3, 255-260 (May 2005)
• Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J., Does heterosexuality belong in the DSM?, The Lesbian and Gay Psychology Review, Volume 6, Issue 3, 261-267 (May 2005)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., How to talk to kids about sex, San Francisco Medicine, Volume 78, Issue 2, 19-21 (May 2005)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Adding insult to injury: The classification of dyspareunia as a sexual dysfunction in the DSM, Archives of Sexual Behavior, Volume 34, Issue 1, 36-38 (May 2005)
• Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J., EL DSM y las Parafilias: Un argumeto para su retirada, Revista de Terapia Sexual y de Pareja, Volume 19, 31-56 (May 2004)
• Offman, A., & Kleinplatz, P.J., Does PMDD belong in the DSM? Challenging the medicalization of women's bodies, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 13, Issue 1, 17-27 (May 2004)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., & Moser, C., Towards clinical guidelines for working with BDSM clients, Contemporary Sexuality, Volume 38, Issue 6, 1-4 (May 2004)
• Moser, C., Kleinplatz, P.J., Zuccarini, D., & Reiner, W., Situating unusual child and adolescent sexual behavior in context, Adolescent Psychiatry Clinics of North America, Volume 13, Issue 3, 569-589 (May 2004)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., Beyond sexual mechanics and hydraulics: Humanizing the discourse surrounding erectile dysfunction, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Volume 44, Issue 2, 215-242 (May 2004)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., What's new in sex therapy: From stagnation to fragmentation, Sex and Relationship Therapy, Volume 18, Issue 1, 95-106 (May 2003)
• Huber, J., & Kleinplatz, P.J., Sexual orientation identification of men who have sex with men in public settings in Canada, Journal of Homosexuality, Volume 42, Issue 3, 1-20 (May 2002)
• Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J., Transvestic fetishism: Psychopathology or iatrogenic artifact?, New Jersey Psychologist, Volume 52, Issue 2, 16-17 (May 2002)
• Alperstein, L., Ellison, C., Fishman, J.R., Hall, M., Handwerker, L., Hartley, H., Kaschak, E., Kleinplatz, P.J., Loe, M., Mamo, L., Tavris, C., & Tiefer, L., A new view of women's sexual problems, Women and Therapy, Volume 24, Issue 1/2, 1-8 (May 2002)
• Kleinplatz, P.J., On the outside looking in: In search of women’s sexual experience, Women and Therapy, Volume 24, Issue 1/2, 1-8 (2001)
• Kleinplatz, P.J.,, Infertility, "experientially oriented" couples therapy and subsequent pregnancy, Journal of Couples Therapy, Volume 8, Issue 2, 17-35 (1999)
• Kleinplatz, P.J, Sex therapy for vaginismus: A review, critique and humanistic alternative, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Volume 38, Issue 2, 51-81 (1998)
• Kleinplatz, P.J, "Educational" sex videos: What are they teaching?, Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume 6, Issue 1, 39-43 (1997)

Books

• Kleinplatz, P.J. & Ménard, A.D., Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers, Routledge

  London, UK, 2020

• Bouman, W. & Kleinplatz, P., Sexuality and Ageing, Taylor & Francis United States

  New York, 2015

  Editors: Bouman, W. & Kleinplatz, P.J.

• Kleinplatz, P.J, New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives, Edition 2nd, Routledge United States

  New York, 2012

  Editors: Kleinplatz, P.J

• Kleinplatz, P.J. & Moser, C., Sadomasochism: Powerful pleasures, Haworth United States

  New York, 2006

  Editors: Kleinplatz, P.J. & Moser, C.

• Kleinplatz, P.J, New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives, Brunner-Routledge United States

  Philadelphia, 2001

  Editors: Kleinplatz, P.J

Book Chapters

• Kleinplatz, P.J. & Charest, M., Creating Optimal Erotic Intimacy: An Experiential Alternative to Treating Desire "Disorders", Eros and Psyche: Existential Perspectives on Sexuality, Volume Vol 2, Page Range: (pp. 85-105), University Professors Press United States

  2023

  Editors: S. Simpson, L. Hoffman & B. Robbins (Eds.)

• Moser, C. & Kleinplatz, P.J., Foreword, BDSM, Pleasure, Power, and Pain: Understanding BDSM Practices, Identities, and Communities, Page Range: (pp. xiii–xvi)., OUP United States

  2023, https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780197658598.002.0007

  Editors: B. Simula (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J. & Charest, M., DiCaita, H., & Rayne, K., The future of sex and relationships in the 21st century: Where are we and where do we want to be?, Couple Relationships in the 21st Century., Kohlhammmer Germany

  2022

  Editors: S. Broning and C. Roesler (Eds.).

• Kleinplatz, P.J. & Charest, M., Promouvoir l’intimité érotique optimale, La sexologie clinique, une pratique psychothérapeutique inclusive et integrative, Page Range: (pp. 157-168), Presses de l’Université du Québec Canada

  Québec, 2021

  Editors: D. Medico (Ed.)

• The profession of sex therapy: Current challenges, Systemic Sex Therapy (3rd Ed.)., Page Range: 13-28, Routledge

  New York, 2020

  Editors: K. Hertlein, & N. Gambescia (Eds.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Rosen, L. A., Charest, M. & Spurgas, A.K., Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunctions: Critical Analyses, Handbook of Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health, Page Range: 443-454, Routledge United Kingdom

  2020

  Editors: J. M. Ussher, J.C. Chrisler, & J. Perz

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sexual Dysfunctions, Human Sexuality Edition (3rd Edition)., Oxford University Press, Canada

  2020

  Editors: C. F. Pukall (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Rosen, L. A., Charest, M. & Spurgas, A.K., Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunctions: Critical Analyses, Handbook of Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health, Page Range: (pp. 443-454)., Routledge United Kingdom

  London, 2020

  Editors: J. M. Ussher, J.C. Chrisler, & J. Perz

• Kleinplatz, P.J., An Existential-Experiential Sex Therapy, Handbook of Sex Therapy. Wiley-Blackwell, Page Range: 218-230

  April 2017

  Editors: In Z. Peterson (Ed).

• Kleinplatz, P.J. (2017)., Sexual Dysfunctions, Human Sexuality Edition (2nd Edition), Oxford University Press Canada

  2017

  Editors: In C. F. Pukall (Ed.)

• Peggy J. Kleinplatz, Optimal Erotic Intimacy: Lessons from Great Lovers, Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals (3rd Ed). New York: Routledge., Page Range: 318-330, Routledge

  New York, 2016

  Editors: Levine, S., Althof, S., & Risen, C. (Eds.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., The Current Profession of Sex Therapy, Systemic Sex Therapy (2nd Edition), Page Range: ch. 2

  2016

  Editors: In K. Hertlein, G. Weeks, & N. Gambescia (Eds.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sexual Disorders, (2016). Sexual Disorders In J. Norcross, G.R. APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology Volume IV: Psychopathology and Health

  2016

  Editors: In J. Norcross, G.R. VandenBos, and D.K. Freedheim, (Eds.) .

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard A.D., & Wannamaker C., Personal contributors to optimal sexual experiences, Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research, Page Range: 4724-4727, Springer

  Dordrecht, Netherlands, March 2014

  Editors: Alex C. Michalos (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Human Sexuality, Sexual Dysfunctions, Page Range: 391-416, Canada: Oxford University Press

  March 2014

  Editors: C. F. Pukall

• Kleinplatz, P.J., The Paraphilias: An Experiential Approach to ''Dangerous'' Desires, Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy (5th Edition), Page Range: 195-218, Guilford

  New York, January 2014

  Editors: I. Binik and K. Hall (Eds.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard A.D., Wannamaker C., Personal contributions to optimal sexual experiences, Encyclopedia of Quality of Life Research, Page Range: 4724-4727, Springer

  Netherlands, January 2014

  Editors: Alex C. Michalos

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sexual Dysfunctions, Human Sexuality, Page Range: 391-416, Oxford University Press

  Canada, 2014

  Editors: In C. F. Pukall (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard A.D., & Lawless, S., Lessons about optimal sexual experiences from remarkable lovers, Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research, Page Range: 3540-3543, Springer

  Dordrecht, Netherlands, December 2013

  Editors: Alex C. Michalos (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard A.D., Paradis, N., Components of optimal sexual experiences, Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research, Page Range: 1148-1152, Springer

  Dordrecht, Netherlands, February 2013

  Editors: Alex C. Michalos

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard A.D., Campbell, M., Relational contributions to optimal sexual experiences, Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research, Page Range: 5425-5427, Springer

  Dordrecht, Netherlands, January 2013

  Editors: Alex C. Michalos (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J. & Diamond, L.M., Sexual Diversity, The APA Handbook of Sexuality and Psychology, Page Range: 245-267, APA Press

  Washington, D.C., January 2013

  Editors: D.L Tolman & L.M. Diamond

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard A.D., Lawless, S., Lessons about optimal sexual experiences from remarkable lovers, Encyclopedia of Quality of Life Research, Springer

  New York, January 2013

  Editors: Alex C. Michalos

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Moser, C., Lev, A. I, Sex and Gender Identity Disorders, Handbook of Psychology Edition 2nd, Volume 8, Wiley

  Hoboken, January 2012

  Editors: G. Striker & Tom Widiger

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sexual problems and dysfunctions among college students, Sex in College, Page Range: 243 - 262, Praeger

  Westport, Connecticut, January 2012

  Editors: Richard. McAnulty

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sex Therapy, male, Corsini encyclopedia of psychology Edition 4th, Page Range: 1562-1564, John Wiley & Sons

  Hoboken, NJ, July 2010

  Editors: I. B. Weiner, W. E. Craighead

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Lessons from great lovers, Handbook of Clinical Sexuality for Mental Health Professionals Edition 2nd, Page Range: 57-72, Brunner-Routledge

  New-York, April 2010

  Editors: Levine, S., Althof, S., Risen, C.

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Desire disorders or opportunities for optimal erotic intimacy, Treating sexual desire disorders: A clinical casebook, Page Range: 92 - 113, Guilford

  New York, February 2010

  Editors: S. R. Leiblum (Ed.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Ménard, D., Sexuality, optimal, Corsini encyclopedia of psychology Edition 4th, Page Range: 1581 - 1583, John Wiley & Sons

  Hoboken, NJ, 2010

  Editors: I. B. Weiner, W. E. Craighead (Eds)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sex therapy, male, Encyclopedia of Psychology, (4th ed.), Page Range: 1562-1564, Wiley

  New York City, New York, May 2009

  Editors: In I.B. Weiner, & W.E. Criaghead (Eds.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., & Ménard, A.D., Sexuality, optimal, Encyclopedia of Psychology, (4th ed.), Page Range: 1581-1583, Wiley

  New York City, New York, May 2009

  Editors: In I.B. Weiner, & W.E. Criaghead (Eds.)

• Kleinplatz, P.J., The profession of sex therapy, Systemic Sex Therapy, Page Range: 21 -41, Routlege

  New-York, January 2008

  Editors: K. Hertlein, G. Weeks, N. Gambescia (Eds)

• Moser, C., & Kleinplatz, P.J., Themes of SM Expression, Safe, sane and consensual: Contemporary perspectives on SM, Page Range: pp. 35-54, MacMillan

  Hampshire, UK, May 2007

  Editors: In D. Langbridge, & Meg Barker

• Kleinplatz, P.J., Sex therapy: How do sex therapists think about and deal with sexual problems?, Sex and Sexuality, Volume II, Page Range: 179-211, Praeger

  Westport, Connecticut, May 2006

  Editors: In D.R. McAnulty, & M.M. Burnette

• Kleinplatz, P.J., & Krippner, S., Spirituality and sexuality: Celebrating erotic transcendence and spiritual embodiment, The Psychospiritual Clinician's Handbook: Alternative Methods from Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders, Page Range: 301-318, Haworth

  New York City, New York, May 2005

  Editors: In S.G. Mijares, & S.K. Gurucharan

• Alperstein, L., Ellison, C., Fishman, J.R., Hall, M., Handwerker, L., Hartley, H., Kaschak, E., Kleinplatz, P.J., Loe, M., Mamo, L., Tavris, C., & Tiefer, L., A new view of women's sexual problems, The Working Group on a New View of Women's Sexual Problems, Page Range: 233-239, Jason Aronson

  Lanham, MD, May 2004

  Editors: In P. Caplan, & L. Cosgrove (Eds.)

Book Reviews

• Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume: 8, 1, 71-74, (Review Year: 1999)
  Reviving the Tribe and Dry Bones Breathe
  Kleinplatz, P.J.

• Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume: 8, 1, 71-74, (Review Year: 1999)
  Reviving the Tribe and Dry Bones Breathe
  Kleinplatz, P.J.

• Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume: 4, 3, 204-205, (Review Year: 1995)
  Our Little Secret
  Kleinplatz, P.J

• Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, Volume: 4, 1, 89-90, (Review Year: 1995)
  Women Who Love Sex
  Kleinplatz, P.J