Female Rape Fantasy: Conceptualizing Theoretical and Clinical Perspectives to Inform Practice.

The existing body of literature discussing the frequency and impact of sexual fantasy is robust. However, an application to couple and sex therapy is presently absent. The purpose of this conceptual paper is to review the existing literature on rape fantasies particularly female rape fantasy, provide a rationale for additional research, and provide a theoretical framework for clinical application. Adding to and expanding existing research will ultimately help clinicians conceptualize treatment for presenting problems surrounding female rape fantasies. Clinicians will benefit from having a treatment protocol grounded in an empirically-based theoretical framework with which to conceptualize clinical practice with women whose presenting problems are attributed to rape fantasy distress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]