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 …

Abstract Background and Objective Endometriosis is associated with pain and impaired
health‐related quality of life (HRQoL). Psychosocial factors have been associated with pain …

Vulvodynia is a common, recurrent, vulvar pain condition with debilitating consequences for
affected women's health and quality of life. The heterogeneity of women suffering from …

Objective: This randomized clinical trial compared a novel cognitive-behavioral couple
therapy (CBCT) and topical lidocaine for provoked vestibulodynia. Method: Participants …

Intimacy is vital to romantic relationships, yet is often thwarted by relational challenges, such
as sexual difficulties. With prevalence estimates ranging from 10% to 28%, genito-pelvic …

Sexual and relationship well-being are strongly intertwined in couple relationships.
However, relationship quality is generally examined through relationship satisfaction only …

In long-term relationships, sexual desire discrepancy (SDD) occurs frequently between
partners. For many, this discrepancy is persistent and significant, and a source of distress …

Introduction The assessment of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) overactivity is part of a
comprehensive evaluation including a detailed history (medical, gynecological …

Background Research to date suggests that couples undergoing assisted reproductive
technology (ART) are at a high risk of experiencing sexual difficulties. Aim This dyadic cross …

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 …