Introduction Vulvodynia constitutes a highly prevalent form of chronic genital pain in women,
and current information regarding its definition, prevalence, impact, and pathophysiologic …

Vulvodynia is a condition that occurs in 8–10% of women of all ages and is characterized by
pain at the vulva that is present during sexual and/or non-sexual situations. Diagnosis is …

Objective: Various sources of evidence suggest that men and women differ in their
experience of sexual pleasure. Such gender differences have been attributed to men's …

Researchers and clinicians alike widely acknowledge the inherently interpersonal nature of
women's sexual dysfunctions given that both partners impact and are impacted by these …

Background and objective Vulvodynia is a prevalent chronic vulval pain condition affecting
10%–28% of women, and significantly impacting their health and quality of life. It is currently …

Despite its universal prevalence, vaginismus remains under-researched. This paper
explores various understandings of vaginismus, including the medical understanding of …

Objectives The aim of the current study was to evaluate the prevalence and the impact of
sexual dysfunction, sexual distress and interpersonal relationships in patients with …

Female sexual pain disorders, although highly prevalent and increasingly studied, remain a
distressing complaint for women and their partners. Empirical evidence points to a …

Current models of sexual responding emphasize the role of contextual and relational factors
in shaping sexual behavior. The present study used a prospective diary design to examine …

Introduction Recurrent painful intercourse or dyspareunia is a highly prevalent health
problem associated with impairments in sexual function and psychosocial well-being …