Mindfulness-based Group Therapy for Women with Provoked Vestibulodynia

Brotto, Lori A.; Basson, Rosemary; Smith, Kelly B.; Driscoll, Miriam; Sadownik, Leslie

doi:10.1007/s12671-013-0273-z

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“…One example is a mindfulness and CBT program delivered in a group setting over four 2-h sessions and consisting of education about PVD and pain, CBT skills to address problematic thoughts, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness exercises, as well as sex therapy, including a discussion of non-penetrative pleasuring [117]. An assessment of the efficacy of this four-session integrated mindfulness-based group therapy for PVD compared to a wait-list control showed significant improvements between pre-and post-treatment and from post-treatment to 6-month follow-up in pain catastrophizing, pain hypervigilance, cotton swab-provoked allodynia, and sexual distress, but not for pain experienced during sexual intercourse [118]. Mindfulness may be an important component to the management of pain-related distress in the context of sexual pain.…”

Section: Psychosocial Treatmentsmentioning

confidence: 93%

Female Sexual Pain Disorders: a Review of the Literature on Etiology and Treatment

Bergeron

Corsini‐Munt

Aerts

et al. 2015

Curr Sex Health Rep

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Female sexual pain disorders, although highly prevalent and increasingly studied, remain a distressing complaint for women and their partners. Empirical evidence points to a multifactorial conceptualization of the etiology, course, and associated difficulties of sexual pain; thus, treatment options span the medical, pelvic floor rehabilitation psychological and multimodal. Given the interpersonal context in which sexual pain occurs, recent work has underscored the importance of considering the dyadic framework in research and treatment. This review presents understanding from across disciplines focusing on the impact of sexual pain on the woman and the couple, proposed etiologic pathways and risk factors related to its development and course, and current treatment options. Recommendations for research point to an urgency for multidisciplinary exchanges in the development of conceptual models and refinement of targeted interventions.

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Section: Psychosocial Treatmentsmentioning

confidence: 93%

Female Sexual Pain Disorders: a Review of the Literature on Etiology and Treatment

Bergeron

Corsini‐Munt

Aerts

et al. 2015

Curr Sex Health Rep

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“…Behavioral treatment approaches have shown promise for the treatment of several types of female sexual dysfunction. However, these treatments are not typically widely available (88-92). Future research should focus on ensuring that these behavioral interventions are optimized to meet the needs of midlife and older women, on targeting the outcomes that are most important in this population, and on exploring ways to disseminate behavioral interventions more widely.…”

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confidence: 99%

A biopsychosocial approach to women’s sexual function and dysfunction at midlife: A narrative review

2016

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A satisfying sex life is an important component of overall well-being, but sexual dysfunction is common, especially in midlife women. The aim of this review is (a) to define sexual function and dysfunction, (b) to present theoretical models of female sexual response, (c) to examine longitudinal studies of how sexual function changes during midlife, and (d) to review treatment options. Four types of female sexual dysfunction are currently recognized: Female Orgasmic Disorder, Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder, Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder, and Substance/Medication-Induced Sexual Dysfunction. However, optimal sexual function transcends the simple absence of dysfunction. A biopsychosocial approach that simultaneously considers physical, psychological, sociocultural, and interpersonal factors is necessary to guide research and clinical care regarding women’s sexual function. Most longitudinal studies reveal an association between advancing menopause status and worsening sexual function. Psychosocial variables, such as availability of a partner, relationship quality, and psychological functioning, also play an integral role. Future directions for research should include deepening our understanding of how sexual function changes with aging and developing safe and effective approaches to optimizing women’s sexual function with aging. Overall, holistic, biopsychosocial approaches to women’s sexual function are necessary to fully understand and treat this key component of midlife women’s well-being.

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“…Mindfulness reduces stress and as a result decreases pain responsivity and this will lead subsequently to less experience of pain. Self-acceptance as a part of acceptance reduces the self-criticism and improves hereby symptoms of dyspareunia (Brotto et al, 2015). Mindfulness reduces pain, distress and pain-related brain activity.…”

Section: Enhanced Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mindfulness and dyspareunia: a study of how our mind can dissolve sexual pain

Cruz¹

2016

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Mindfulness has its roots in Buddhism and consists of present moment awareness, attention and acceptance. It is frequently part of a comprehensive treatment protocol, most often cognitive behavioural treatments. This thesis gives an overview on the literature of mindfulness and sexual dysfunctions, dyspareunia in specific, and provides a first step in developing a protocol to test the effectiveness of a mindfulness only intervention. Sufficient evidence has been found in the literature to support the fact that a mindfulness only treatment is indeed effective in treating dyspareunia. Mindfulness decreases the experience of sexual pain during a sexual activity through present moment awareness, attention and acceptance. The findings of this article will lead to further research on the effect of a mindfulness only intervention on dyspareunia and perhaps other sexual dysfunctions and psychological disorders.

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Mindfulness-based Group Therapy for Women with Provoked Vestibulodynia

Cited by 116 publications

References 86 publications

Female Sexual Pain Disorders: a Review of the Literature on Etiology and Treatment

Female Sexual Pain Disorders: a Review of the Literature on Etiology and Treatment

A biopsychosocial approach to women’s sexual function and dysfunction at midlife: A narrative review

Mindfulness and dyspareunia: a study of how our mind can dissolve sexual pain

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