Initial Evidence of Feasibility of Treating Sexual Desire Discrepancy Using an Online Application

Abstract

The study examined the feasibility of an online sex therapy intervention for improving sexual desire discrepancy in couples. Thirty participants and their partner completed up to eight weeks of the intervention combining sensate focus, psychoeducation, and communication. The results showed that participants made some progress each week, sessions were seen as somewhat relevant, the app was easy to use, and the exercises were challenging but not too difficult. Participants wanted more personalized content and attrition rate was high (66%) thus limiting the feasibility of the application in its current form. The results add to the existing literature by showing that it is possible to deliver interventions for sexual desire discrepancy online, but more research is needed on how to improve participants’ motivation to continue with a fully online program.