Sex Therapy through the Internet for Men with Sexual Dysfunctions: A Pilot Study

Diest, Selma L. van; Lankveld, Jacques van; Leusink, Peter; Slob, A. Koos; Gijs, Luk

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“…As well as offering convenience and privacy, online therapies can simultaneously draw together a community of clients while maintaining their anonymity (Jones & McCabe, 2011;Leusink & Aarts, 2006;Tate & Zabinski, 2004). Research into the use of Internet-based interventions for sexual dysfunctions is quite limited, but preliminary evidence from studies investigating online CBT treatments for male sexual dysfunction (MSD) suggest that Internet-based treatment may be a suitable alternative to face-to-face sex therapy (Leusink & Aarts, 2006;McCabe, Price, Piterman, & Lording, 2008;van Diest, van Lankveld, Leusink, Slob, & Gijs, 2007;van Lankveld, Leusink, van Diest, Gijs, & Slob, 2009). Data from the study by Leusink and Aarts (2006) demonstrated that 81% of participants had improved erectile function scores at the completion of therapy.…”

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Incorporating Mindfulness and Chat Groups Into an Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Mixed Female Sexual Problems

Hucker

McCabe

2014

The Journal of Sex Research

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The current randomized study evaluated an online cognitive behavioral therapy program for female sexual problems. PursuingPleasure (PP) consisted of six online modules that included psychoeducation, sensate focus, communication exercises, cognitive exercises, and e-mail contact with a therapist. PP incorporated mindfulness training and online chat groups as well as assessed partner sexual functioning. Participants demonstrated a completion rate of 57%, with 26 women with female sexual problems and related distress completing the program compared to a wait-list control group of 31 women also experiencing sexual problems and distress. Sexual problems reported by women in both groups included difficulties with sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, and pain. The treatment group demonstrated significant improvements in all domains of female sexual response (except for sexual pain) and significant reductions in the reported frequency of sexual problems and distress. Partner sexual functioning showed positive change. Improvements in female sexual functioning and some improvements in male partner sexual functioning were maintained at three-month follow-up. Limitations and suitability of clients for this treatment approach for women who are geographically isolated, who are unable to attend face-to-face therapy, and who possess a high degree of motivation are discussed.

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Incorporating Mindfulness and Chat Groups Into an Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Mixed Female Sexual Problems

Hucker

McCabe

2014

The Journal of Sex Research

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“…Van Diest, van Lankveld, Leusink, Slob, and Gijs (2007) recently conducted a pilot study to gauge the possible efficacy of sex therapy through the Internet for heterosexual men with erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation. A relatively homogeneous sample was investigated from which men with hypersexuality, and problems with gender identity or sexual orientation were excluded, as were men with depressive symptoms, psychotic comorbidity, substance abuse disorder, and major marital problems.…”

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Self-Help Therapies for Sexual Dysfunction

Lankveld¹

2009

Journal of Sex Research

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Self-help approaches can be relevant for individuals with sexual difficulties who cannot visit a therapist yet have sufficient coping skills and motivation to adhere to the advice and prescriptions included in the self-help method. Self-help can facilitate the transfer of treatment gains to the unassisted situation at home and thus reduce generalization difficulties from therapist setting to the home setting. They may prevent the development of client's codependency on therapist support and can help boost the client's sense of self-efficacy. Several self-help approaches were found to be efficacious, both statistically and clinically, in the treatment of several types of sexual dysfunction. The outcome is qualified by problem type, client characteristics, and delivery format of the self-help. The methods that are offered vary from cookbook-like protocols, which need to be followed in a stepwise and strict fashion, to strategies requiring the user to self-adapt a general problem-solving method to his or her personal situation, thereby enabling the individual to become his or her own therapist.

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“…Van Diest et al. [23] reported the results of a pilot study of an Internet‐based sex therapy with 39 men experiencing ED. The treatment consisted of a sex therapy based on the Masters and Johnson [1] approach and which lasted for 3 months and was conducted entirely through e‐mail.…”

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The Effectiveness of an Internet-Based Psychological Treatment Program for Female Sexual Dysfunction

Jones

McCabe

2011

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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Introduction There has been limited evaluation of the effectiveness of psychological interventions for female sexual dysfunction (FSD). Furthermore, none of these studies have evaluated the effectiveness of these programs delivered over the Internet. Aim The current study evaluated an Internet-based psychological treatment program for FSD. Revive consisted of three well-established and validated treatment components: communication skills training, sensate focus exercises, and regular contact with a therapist. Main Outcome Measures Outcome measures included: the Female Sexual Function Index; the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale; the Sexual Function Scale; and the Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships. Methods In total, 39 women (17 in treatment group and 22 in control group) completed the program. The mean age for the treatment group was 34.91 (standard deviation [SD] = 10.27) and 33.30 years (SD = 9.34) for the control group. Results The results demonstrated that women who completed treatment reported improved sexual and relationship functioning in comparison with those who received no treatment. Conclusions These findings highlight the suitability of the Internet for providing psychological treatment for FSD and for targeting the individual and relationship factors often associated with these disorders.

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Sex Therapy through the Internet for Men with Sexual Dysfunctions: A Pilot Study

Cited by 39 publications

References 56 publications

Incorporating Mindfulness and Chat Groups Into an Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Mixed Female Sexual Problems

Incorporating Mindfulness and Chat Groups Into an Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Mixed Female Sexual Problems

Self-Help Therapies for Sexual Dysfunction

The Effectiveness of an Internet-Based Psychological Treatment Program for Female Sexual Dysfunction

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