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

Introduction A novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic levels by March 11th, 2020,
with a destructive impact across socioeconomic domains and all facets of global health, but …

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 …

This authoritative handbook--now significantly revised with more than 50% new material--
introduces practitioners and students to the state of the art in psychological interventions for …

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 …

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

VIN is a chronic vulval skin disorder characterized by dysplastic changes of the squamous
epithelium. It is a premalignant lesion, although spontaneous regression has been reported …

Introduction Overactive pelvic floor (OPF) muscles are defined as muscles that do not relax,
or may even contract, when relaxation is needed, for example, during micturition or …

Background Adverse childhood experiences and chronic pain are complex problems
affecting millions of people worldwide, and result in significant healthcare utilisation. Our …

Genital pain associated with sex is a prevalent and distressing problem with a complex
research and clinical profile. This article reviews the historical context of the “sexual pain …