Female Sexual Functioning, Self-genital Image and Sexual Anxiety: Mediating Role of Awareness the Moment

Abstract

<p>In recent years, female sexuality has been considered an important component of woman's health, that it may be related to various factors. The aim of this study was test a model of awareness the moment as a mediator of the relationship between sexual anxiety and genital self-image to sexual function. We collected data from 300 heterosexual women that completed the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), the Five Fact Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), the Multidimensional Sexual Self- Concept Questionnaire (MSSCQ), and the Female Genital Self- Image scale (FGSI). Structural equation modeling was used. The findings showed that there was a significant relationship between the genital self- image and the sexual function, and between the sexual anxiety and sexual function. Also, the genital self- image and sexual anxiety had relationship with the awareness the moment separately. Structural equation model revealed a significant relationship between the genital self- image with sexual function through the awareness the moment; and between the sexual anxiety and sexual function through the awareness the moment. Therefore, the better sexual function can occur by more positive genital self- image. Also, we found awareness the moment can mediate the relationship between sexual anxiety and sexual function. </p>

Genital self-image as predictor of sexual dysfunction in women with pelvic organ prolapse in Indonesia

“…22 Positive genital self-image is associated with higher selfconfidence, better quality of sexual relations, sexual health, sexual pleasure, reduced sexual distress, and lower anxiety. 21 It is associated with better sexual function and quality of sexual relations. 22 In women with pelvic organ prolapse, sexual function is related to the acceptance of the genital image and the degree of disturbance caused by the pelvic organ prolapse.…”

“…18 Studies by Lowenstein et al 18 and Lowder et al 19 Genital organs are the important center of sexual experience, while genital self-image is a person's feelings and thoughts about their genital organs. 21 Genital self-image relates to women's experiences of sexual drive, arousal, vaginal lubrication, orgasm, and pain. 22 Low genital selfimage is associated with a decrease in FSFI score.…”