| − | '''Conversion therapy''', also known as "'''reparative therapy'''," is treatment that converts someone's sexual attraction from homosexuality to heterosexuality. This therapy has been successful in many cases,<ref>Linda Nicolosi wrote, "... their efforts have a demonstrable track record of treatment success." [http://www.narth.com/docs/lcreview.html]</ref> and has been praised by leading experts such as Anna Freud, daughter of Sigmund Freud. Ms. Freud observed that:<ref>Young-Elisabeth Bruehl, "Anna Freud" (New York: Summit Books, 1988), ISBN 0-671-68751-4.</ref> | + | '''Conversion therapy''', also known as "'''reparative therapy'''," is treatment that converts someone's sexual attraction from homosexuality to heterosexuality. This therapy has been successful in many cases,<ref>Linda Nicolosi wrote, "... their efforts have a demonstrable track record of treatment success." [http://www.narth.com/docs/lcreview.html]</ref> and has been praised by leading experts such as Anna Freud, daughter of [[Sigmund Freud]]. Ms. Freud observed that:<ref>Young-Elisabeth Bruehl, "Anna Freud" (New York: Summit Books, 1988), ISBN 0-671-68751-4.</ref> |
| | A therapist reports that, after conversion, a previously homosexual man tends to be physically attracted to only his girlfriend or wife. A heterosexual male is typically attracted to women in addition to his wife, while a converted former homosexual is typically physically attracted to only his girlfriend or wife. | | A therapist reports that, after conversion, a previously homosexual man tends to be physically attracted to only his girlfriend or wife. A heterosexual male is typically attracted to women in addition to his wife, while a converted former homosexual is typically physically attracted to only his girlfriend or wife. |