How to Use Sexual Tipping Point® (STP) Model Primer


This app provides a concise introduction to the Sexual Tipping Point® (STP) Model. It promotes a transdisciplinary perspective and offers practical guidance for integrating sexual counseling with biomedical, psychological, relational, and sociocultural care in the evaluation and treatment of male and female sexual dysfunctions.

The STP Model is presented as a practical clinical framework to support diagnostic reasoning alongside biomedical assessment and treatment. It is intended to complement—not replace—clinical judgment, laboratory evaluation, medical or surgical interventions, and appropriate referrals.

By organizing both mental and physical contributors, the STP Model provides a structured way to understand how multiple interacting factors dynamically shape sexual function. It supports comprehensive assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and informed referral, while discouraging oversimplified, single-cause explanations.

Who It's For?

This primer is designed for both specialists and non-specialists, including:

  • Physicians

  • Mental Health Clinicians (Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors)

  • Physician Associates (PAs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Physical Therapists (PTs)

  • Researchers and trainees