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“…Consistent with previous publications that found a higher incidence of medically unexplained physical symptoms with no clear organic origin among individuals with an insecure attachment style [ 29 , 42 44 ], our findings provide additional support that exposure to sexual trauma can impact both intimacy and negative experiences of the body due to pain or other physical symptoms. It should also be noted that dyspareunia and vaginismus are two sexual dysfunction conditions that are often associated, according to DSM IV criteria [ 5 ]. This concept has previously been demonstrated, arguing that sexual abuse in childhood should be treated as a multifaceted type of trauma, potentially leading to a comorbidity of PTSD and dissociative disorders [ 4 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Consistent with previous publications that found a higher incidence of medically unexplained physical symptoms with no clear organic origin among individuals with an insecure attachment style [ 29 , 42 44 ], our findings provide additional support that exposure to sexual trauma can impact both intimacy and negative experiences of the body due to pain or other physical symptoms. It should also be noted that dyspareunia and vaginismus are two sexual dysfunction conditions that are often associated, according to DSM IV criteria [ 5 ]. This concept has previously been demonstrated, arguing that sexual abuse in childhood should be treated as a multifaceted type of trauma, potentially leading to a comorbidity of PTSD and dissociative disorders [ 4 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Studies have indicated that women who were exposed to SA are often characterized by a higher incidence of physical complaints, pain disorders, vaginismus, and higher prevalence of sexual dysfunction [ 5 ]. This includes elevated levels of sexual distress, pelvic floor complaints and dyspareunia, defined as pain associated with intercourse [ 12 – 17 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…8 It is known that insecure attachment and emotional dysregulation are very common in dysfunctional behaviours, 9 psychopathological conditions, 10,11 psychosomatic disease 12,13 and sexual problems. [14][15][16] Insecure attachment is also implicated in major depressive episodes with suicidal 17 or postpartum depression, 18 eating disorders, 19,20 dependence on drugs, 21 personality disorders 22 and in the persistence of posttraumatic syndromes. 23 Generally, insecure attachment is a risk factor for pathological conditions, whereas secure attachment is predictive of good health.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…implicating pain during and/or after sexual intercourse). Moreover, Ciocca et al ( 2013 ) rated over 50% of women with vaginismus in their study as alexithymic or alexithymic in trend, compared to 18% in the control group. Internal communication was not only more affected in the clinical sample in terms of experiencing affects, but also with regard to their bodily self.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 91%