Meeting the growing demand for resources on evidence-based practice, this acclaimed work
has now been fully revised and expanded with the latest treatment data. Like its …

Vaginismus is currently defined as an involuntary vaginal muscle spasm interfering with
sexual intercourse that is relatively easy to diagnose and treat. As a result, there has been a …

This study investigated the role of sexual and physical abuse, sexual self-schema, sexual
functioning, sexual knowledge, relationship adjustment, and psychological distress in 87 …

This chapter provides an overview of the current status of behavior therapy with adult
disorders. Emphasis throughout is on the application of behavioral procedures on clinical …

Women with lifelong vaginismus (N= 117) were randomly assigned to cognitive-behavioral
group therapy, cognitive-behavioral bibliotherapy, or a waiting list. Manualized treatment …

The basic strategies and methods for assessing and treating vaginismus were proposed by
the early 20th century and have not essentially changed. Etiological theories have changed …

Homework is a central feature of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), given its educational
emphasis. This new text is a comprehensive guide for administering assignments. The first …

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) seems an effective treatment of lifelong vaginismus, but
mechanisms of action have not yet been established. The present study explored whether …

Marked changes have occurred in the formulation and treatment of sexual disorders in the
past 2 decades. Emphasis has shifted to the role of biomedical and organic factors in the …

Background Vaginismus is an involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles which makes
sexual intercourse difficult or impossible. It is one of the more common female psychosexual …