Research has demonstrated a negative impact of cognitive distraction on sexual activity, and
body dissatisfaction has been associated with less satisfying and fewer sexual activities. In …

Introduction Pregnancy is characterized by physical, hormonal, and psychological changes
that can affect women's sexuality, and, for those who are in a dyadic relationship, it also …

This study compared 220 college men and 237 college women on two types of self‐reported
cognitive distraction during sex, performance‐and appearance‐based. We assessed affect …

Introduction Cognitive distraction is a core concept in cognitive models of sexual
dysfunction. Body appearance cognitive distraction during sexual activity (BACDSA) has …

Past research on the role of cognitive distraction in sexual dysfunction typically has focused
on males and has been conducted in the laboratory using artificial stimuli. In the current …

Women with body image concerns are more likely to experience sexual difficulties (eg, with
arousal, lubrication, orgasm). However, the processes by which body image impacts sexual …

Women with negative genital self-image are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction,
but the processes underlying this association are unknown. We theorized that this …

Introduction Dysfunctional beliefs about body appearance and cognitive distraction from
body appearance during sexual activity have been associated with sexual problems …

Previous research indicated that negative attitudes about the body and appearance are
common among men and demonstrated that negative body attitudes are associated with …

Dysfunctional sexual beliefs are vulnerability factors for sexual dysfunction. This cross-
sectional study aimed to test the mediating role of cognitive distraction on the relationship …