Pain catastrophizing (PC), defined as an exaggerated negative cognitive-affective
orientation toward pain, is one of the strongest psychological predictors of pain outcomes …

The previous categories of female hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) and female
sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) were combined into a new category called female sexual …

Background Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a highly prevalent condition. Nevertheless,
the scientific literature has only recently begun to accumulate evidence for treatment …

Objective: Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a chronic vulvo-vaginal pain condition affecting
8% of premenopausal women. Cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective in managing …

Sexual dysfunctions are highly prevalent and undertreated. Internet-and mobile-based
psychological interventions (IMIs) could be a promising addition to close this treatment gap …

Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) can be an extremely bothersome condition
for patients, and a tough challenge for professionals regarding its assessment and …

Background To assess whether sexual distress among cervical cancer (CC) survivors is
associated with frequently reported vaginal sexual symptoms, other proposed …

Introduction and hypothesis Most patients suffering from vaginismus feel sinful, anxious, and
incompetent, with reduced self-confidence. This study was aimed at comparing the …

Introduction Difficulties with vaginal penetration can severely affect a woman's desire to
have sexual intercourse, her sexual and general well-being, or her partnership. However …

Theoretical models of male sexual dysfunction highlight the role of sexual avoidance as a
maintaining factor. However, little empirical research has directly tested the role of sexual …