The Comparison of The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Sexual Relationship Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Sex Therapy on Disorder’s Symptoms in Women with Orgasmic Disorder: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Sex Therapy on Multidimensional Sexual Issues and Sexual Distress in Women with Urotophobia Disorder

“…The results indicated that MCST significantly improved both multidimensional sexual issues and sexual distress. These findings are consistent with the results of previous studies (Banbury et al, 2023;Brotto et al, 2016;Crosby & Twohig, 2016;Ghasemi et al, 2022;Hosseinnezhad Hallaji et al, 2021;Kazem Zadeh Atoofi et al, 2023;Kocsis & Newbury-Helps, 2016;Leavitt et al, 2019;Peterson & Eifert, 2011;Smedley et al, 2021;Sun et al, 2021) which also confirmed the role of mindfulnessbased sex therapy in improving sexual problems.…”

“…The Table 1 presents the sessions of mindfulness-based sex therapy (Brotto et al, 2016;Crosby & Twohig, 2016;Ghasemi et al, 2022;Hosseinnezhad Hallaji et al, 2021;Kazem Zadeh Atoofi et al, 2023; Kocsis & Newbury-Helps, E-ISSN: 2783-333X 2016; Leavitt et al, 2019;Peterson & Eifert, 2011;Smedley et al, 2021;Sun et al, 2021). Mindful Movement, mindful listening and exploration in pairs (couples), seated meditation: future goals, general exploration, walking/guiding in pairs (couples), one partner guides while the other follows with closed eyes, writing a letter to oneself, grounding/breathing/awareness/movement technique.…”

“…he improvement of women's sexual health is a growing research area, primarily focusing on safe and costeffective interventions aimed at enhancing the quality of sexual relationships and treating sexual disorders (Kazem Zadeh Atoofi et al, 2023). Healthy sexual relationships, as a key component of human life, signify physical and mental health and play a crucial role in the quality of individual and marital life, enhancing the ability to effectively confront life's stresses and challenges (Mosadegh et al, 2023;Shadanloo et al, 2023).…”

“…In recent years, mindfulness therapy has emerged as a component of group treatments for sexual problems in both women and men (Banbury et al, 2023;Brotto et al, 2016;Hosseinnezhad Hallaji et al, 2021;Kocsis & Newbury-Helps, 2016). Mindfulness, defined as special, purposeful attention in the present moment without prejudice or judgment, is a way of being and understanding that requires personal awareness of emotions (Banbury et al, 2023;Kazem Zadeh Atoofi et al, 2023). Although extensive studies have been conducted on mindfulness, research focusing on sexual issues with a mindfulness approach is relatively new and less explored (Banbury et al, 2023;Brotto et al, 2016).…”

“…Hosseinnezhad Hallaji et al ( 2021) demonstrated that mindfulness intervention in sex therapy could significantly reduce sexual excitement, extramarital relations, and marital frustration in couples (Hosseinnezhad Hallaji et al, 2021). Kazem Zadeh Atoofi et al ( 2023) found that mindfulness-based interventions improved symptoms in women with sexual disorders (Kazem Zadeh Atoofi et al, 2023). Leavitt et al (2019) also showed that sexually aware individuals have better self-esteem, more satisfaction in their relationships, and particularly for women, greater satisfaction with their sexual lives (Leavitt et al, 2019).…”