Coping with dyspareunia, the importance of inter and intrapersonal context on women's sexual distress: a population-based study.

Improving intrapersonal characteristics such as self-confidence and body image as well as interpersonal factors such as sexual satisfaction and intimacy with a spouse can effectively treat Dyspareunia by alleviating sexual distress. The partner's role in female pain and distress management would be more critical than previously thought.