Gerald has always felt sexually aroused by certain breeds of dogs, and recently he has sought help. His therapist has recommended he masturbate to a fantasy about dogs until he reaches the point of orgasm, at which point he should switch his fantasy to a more socially acceptable one. Which treatment method is being used?

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Orgasmic reconditioning is a technique used to help individuals change their sexual preferences or behaviors by associating sexual arousal and orgasm with more socially acceptable stimuli. In this case, the therapist is using this method to help Gerald associate sexual arousal and orgasm with fantasies that are more socially acceptable than those involving dogs.

Gerald Has Always Felt Sexually Aroused by Certain Breeds of Dogs