Communication changes the effects of sexual pain on sexual frequency in the pregnancy to postpartum transition.

Tierney K Lorenz Erin L Ramsdell Rebecca L Brock

Published in: Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology (2020)

Our findings suggest that sexual communication alters the effects of sexual pain on postpartum sexual activity. Future research should examine if sexual communication training during pregnancy improves postpartum sexual wellbeing.

Keyphrases

mental health
chronic pain
pain management
spinal cord injury
pregnant women
preterm birth
current status
virtual reality