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Sexual and relationship intimacy among women with provoked vestibulodynia and their partners : associations with sexual satisfaction, sexual function, and pain self-efficacy
(2013-08)
Introduction
Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is the most frequent subtype of vulvodynia. Women report negative consequences of PVD on their sexual and romantic relationships. Researchers have recently highlighted the ...
Intimacy, sexual satisfaction and sexual distress in vulvodynia couples : an observational study
(2016-06)
Objective. Vulvodynia is a prevalent idiopathic pain condition with deleterious consequences for the sexuality of affected women and their spouses. Intimacy has been identified as a facilitator of adjustment to health ...
Relationship satisfaction moderates the associations between male partner responses and depression in women with vulvodynia : a dyadic daily experience study
(2014-07)
Vulvodynia is a prevalent vulvovaginal pain condition that interferes with women’s psychological health. Given the central role of sexuality and relationships in vulvodynia, relationship satisfaction may be an important ...
Woman and partner-perceived partner responses predict pain and sexual satisfaction in vestibulodynia couples
(2010-11)
Introduction. Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a highly prevalent vulvovaginal pain condition that results in significant sexual dysfunction, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life. Although some intra-individual ...
Beyond a "woman's problem" : the role of relationship processes in female genital pain
(2014-03)
Female genital pain is a prevalent condition that can disrupt the psychosexual and relational well-being of affected women and their romantic partners. Despite the intimate context in which the pain can be elicited (i.e., ...
Provoked vestibulodynia : mediators of the associations between partner responses, pain, and sexual satisfaction
(2013-01)
Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a chronic, recurrent vulvo-vaginal pain condition affecting 12% of the general population, and is associated with sexual dysfunction, psychological distress, and reduced quality of life. ...
Feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a novel cognitive-behavioral couple therapy for provoked vestibulodynia: a pilot study
(2014-10)
Introduction
Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), a recurrent, localized vulvovaginal pain problem, carries a significant psychosexual burden for afflicted women, who report impoverished sexual function and decreased frequency ...
Impact of male partner responses on sexual function in women with vulvodynia and their partners: a dyadic daily experience study
(2014-08)
Objective: There is a paucity of research investigating the role of interpersonal variables in vulvodynia—a prevalent, chronic, vulvo-vaginal pain condition that negatively affects many aspects of women’s sexual health, ...
Why us? Perceived injustice is associated with more sexual and psychological distress in couples coping with genito-pelvic pain
(2016-01-01)
Introduction
Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is the most frequent cause of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) and is associated with negative psychological and sexual consequences for affected women and their ...