Body image and female sexual functioning and behavior: A review

L Woertman, F Van den Brink - Journal of sex research, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Knowledge in the research fields of body image and sexuality has significantly increased in
the last decade. In this review, data from 57 studies were compiled for a review of empirical …

The role of cognitive processing factors in sexual function and dysfunction in women and men: a systematic review

IM Tavares, CV Moura, PJ Nobre - Sexual medicine reviews, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Cognitive factors are conceptualized as playing a role in maintaining
psychological disorders—including sexual dysfunction—by influencing the way in which …

[HTML][HTML] The heteronormativity theory of low sexual desire in women partnered with men

SM Van Anders, D Herbenick, LA Brotto… - Archives of Sexual …, 2022 - Springer
Low sexual desire in women partnered with men is typically presumed to be a problem—
one that exists in women and encourages a research agenda on causation and treatment …

Group mindfulness-based therapy significantly improves sexual desire in women

LA Brotto, R Basson - Behaviour research and therapy, 2014 - Elsevier
At least a third of women across reproductive ages experience low sexual desire and
impaired arousal. There is increasing evidence that mindfulness, defined as non-judgmental …

A randomized trial comparing group mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with group supportive sex education and therapy for the treatment of female sexual interest …

LA Brotto, B Zdaniuk, ML Chivers, F Jabs… - Journal of Consulting …, 2021 - psycnet.apa.org
Objective: Sexual interest/arousal disorder (SIAD) is the most prevalent sexual dysfunction
in women. Our goal was to compare (a) group mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) …

Psychological factors involved in sexual desire, sexual activity, and sexual satisfaction: A multi-factorial perspective

A Dosch, L Rochat, P Ghisletta, N Favez… - Archives of sexual …, 2016 - Springer
This study explored the role of psychological trait factors in sexual desire and sexual activity.
In particular, it investigated how these factors may contribute to maintaining a balance …

Endometriosis and sexual functioning: how much do cognitive and psycho-emotional factors matter?

V Rossi, R Galizia, F Tripodi, C Simonelli… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Women with endometriosis often suffer from genito-pelvic pain. The objective of the present
study was to analyze the relationship between cognitive and psycho-emotional factors and …

Using emotionally focused therapy to treat sexual desire discrepancy in couples

A Girard, SR Woolley - Journal of sex & marital therapy, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Couples in committed relationships encounter a multitude of issues. According to Metz and
McCarthy (2010), when couples report high sexual satisfaction, it accounts for 15% to 20 …

Sexuality in eating disorders patients: Etiological factors, sexual dysfunction and identity issues. A systematic review

G Castellini, L Lelli, V Ricca, M Maggi - Hormone Molecular Biology …, 2016 - degruyter.com
The scientific community appears to be less interested in sexuality of eating disorders (EDs)
as compared to other psychiatric or medical comorbidities. However, a clear association …

Medicinal plants as alternative treatments for female sexual dysfunction: utopian vision or possible treatment in climacteric women?

R Mazaro-Costa, ML Andersen… - The journal of sexual …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a complex and multifactorial condition. An
increased incidence of FSD is especially associated with the decline of estrogen. Thus …