Subjective effects and perceived mechanisms of change of cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based online interventions for low sexual desire in women.
Milena MeyersJürgen MargrafMilena MeyersPublished in: Journal of sex & marital therapy (2023)
Cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) are effective treatments for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Dysfunction (HSDD) in women. To date, evidence regarding the mechanisms of these treatments for improving low sexual desire is still lacking. To gain comprehensive information on the subjective effects and perceived mechanisms of change of CBT and MBT for HSDD, semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 51 cis-women who participated in a trial investigating internet-based CBT and MBT for HSDD. Data were analyzed with deductive and inductive content analysis. Subjective treatment effects included increased desire, improved communication, and greater self-acceptance. Different mechanisms of change for CBT and MBT were endorsed by participants. This study provides tangible evidence of the different pathways through which CBT and MBT can improve women's sexual desire.
Keyphrases
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- mental health
- pregnancy outcomes
- physical activity
- depressive symptoms
- cervical cancer screening
- clinical trial
- health information
- systematic review
- sleep quality
- social media
- insulin resistance
- type diabetes
- pregnant women
- phase iii
- adipose tissue
- bone marrow
- chronic pain
- metabolic syndrome
- deep learning
- placebo controlled
- data analysis