The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV-TR) 1
classifies female sexual dysfunctions into disorders of desire, arousal, orgasm, and pain …

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 roles of vaginal spasm, pain, and behavior in vaginismus and the
ability of psychologists, gynecologists, and physical therapists to agree on a diagnosis of …

Highly regarded as a course text and practitioner resource, this book presents concise
intervention guidelines for the most frequently encountered sexual dysfunctions in women …

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 …

Introduction Approximately 15% of women have chronic dyspareunia that is poorly
understood, infrequently cured, often highly problematic, and distressing. Chronic …

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

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 …

Objective: Vaginismus is commonly described as a persistent difficulty in allowing vaginal
entry of a penis or other “objects”(eg, tampons, fingers, speculum). Lifelong vaginismus is …