The Effectiveness of Sexual Enrichment Counseling on Sexual Assertiveness in Married Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Parva, Mahdokht; Lotfi, Razieh; Nazari, Mohammad Ali; Kabir, Kourosh

doi:10.5812/semj.14552

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“…The results showed that spouses who participated in the sexual enhancement programme had more pleasure in their sexual relationship than those in the other group. In addition, the participants in the sexual enhancement programme felt a greater amount of affection, and their overall marital satisfaction improved [25]. Rosier and Tyler showed that sexual skills training could lead to positive emotions, better proximity and sincerity of the spouses, as well as promotion of marital relationships.…”

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Effect of counselling based on the PLISSIT model on pregnant women’s sexual satisfaction: a randomised controlled trial

Nejati¹,

Masoumi²,

Parsa³

et al. 2020

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Background. Sexual satisfaction is often reduced during pregnancy owing to some sexual problems. Sexual counselling offered for pregnant women may reduce the complications of this disorder during pregnancy. Objectives. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of PLISSIT (permission, limited information, specific suggestions, and intensive therapy) model-based sexual counselling on pregnant women's sexual satisfaction. Material and methods. In this randomised controlled clinical trial, the effect of PLISSIT model-based counselling on the sexual satisfaction of 80 pregnant women referred to health centres in the city of Malayer was investigated. The pregnant women were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group received counselling in 4 sessions of 45-90 minutes, and the control group received no counselling. Data collection tools were made up of demographic and Linda Berg questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS-22 software, and a p-value lower than 0.05 was considered significant. The results were compared with repeated measurement, the independent t-test and chi-square test. Results. Based on the results, the mean age of the mothers in the intervention and control groups was 26.32 ± 3.92 and 27.10 ± 4.77, respectively. There was a significant difference between the mean score of sexual satisfaction in both the intervention (64.50 ± 7.19) and control (58.90 ± 11.92) groups 2 weeks after the intervention, as well as 4 weeks after the intervention in both the intervention (69.65 ± 5.51) and control (60.05 ± 13.96) groups, respectively. Conclusions. Sexual satisfaction in pregnancy can be enhanced by providing PLISSIT-based sexual counselling.

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Effect of counselling based on the PLISSIT model on pregnant women’s sexual satisfaction: a randomised controlled trial

Nejati¹,

Masoumi²,

Parsa³

et al. 2020

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“…The need to develop prevention and intervention programs that include training in sexual assertiveness skills has been demonstrated and should include promoting positive attitudes toward sexual consent [ 7 ], the use of condoms [ 3 , 8 , 31 ], the refusal of unwanted sexual practices, and the prevention of sexual violence [ 3 ], all of which are affected by substance use [ 20 , 22 , 29 , 37 ]. Consequently, these programs aimed at improving levels of sexual assertiveness would improve the quality of intimate relationships, increase sexual satisfaction [ 6 , 40 ], and promote positive attitudes toward sexuality that facilitate positive and safe experiences [ 41 ].…”

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“…Women with higher levels of sexual assertiveness to initiate wanted sexual relationships have a higher frequency of orgasms [ 3 , 4 , 5 ]. The expression of feelings, thoughts, fantasies, and sexual preferences with the partner promotes the development of sexual intimacy, a variable that is associated with sexual assertiveness and positively influences sexual satisfaction [ 6 ]. On the other hand, sexual assertiveness negatively correlates with experiences of sexual victimization, STI and unplanned pregnancies, becoming a protective factor against risky sexual behaviors [ 7 ].…”

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Substance Use in Sexual Relationships: Association with Sexual Assertiveness and Sexual Satisfaction

Abad

Arcos-Romero

2022

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Background: The main objective was to examine sexual assertiveness and sexual satisfaction in people who have sex under the influence of alcohol and drugs, considering the type of substance consumed, the frequency of consumption, gender, and sexual orientation. Methods: The sample consisted of 274 adults who had sexual relationships consuming substances. A questionnaire composed of sociodemographic, sexual history and substance use items, the Sexual Assertiveness Scale and the Global Measure of Sexual Satisfaction were administered. Results: Gender differences were found in sexual assertiveness and in the frequency of substance use. Women reported greater sexual assertiveness and greater alcohol consumption. Men reported greater consumption of different types of substances. Furthermore, bisexual participants showed greater assertiveness and STI prevention. Homosexual participants reported a higher frequency of the consumption of poppers, mephedrone, and GBL/GHB. Sexual assertiveness was associated with sexual satisfaction. Greater consumption of some types of substances was related to sexual assertiveness, STI prevention, and sexual satisfaction. Conclusions: The association found between sexual assertiveness and sexual satisfaction in a specific context of substance use in sexual relationships corroborates the important role that these psychosexual variables have in sexual health, in view of the frequency and type of drug consumed, gender, and sexual orientation.

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“…The results of the study by Parva et al showed that the enrichment program had positive effects on sexual boldness and improved the participants' sexual function. Empathy and emotional self-expression skills, negotiation skills, problem-solving, intimate couple training, and effective spouse communication skills are skills to improve sexual intimacy, and thereby contributing to sexual satisfaction (26).…”

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The Effect of Skill-based Sexual Enhancement Counseling Program in Quality of life in Women with Multiple Sclerosis–a quasi-experimental study

Sayari

Vakilian

Khalajinia

et al. 2020

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Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the world’s most common neurologic disorders and the leading cause of neurologic disability in young adults. This study aimed to investigate skill-based sexual enhancement counseling on Quality of Life (QLI) of women with Multiple Sclerosis.Methods: the present study is a quasi-experimental design with two groups. Forty-two patients with multiple sclerosis and their spouses (N=88) voluntarily participated in this study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. After obtaining the written consent forms, the couples were randomly assigned in two groups. The subjects in the intervention group (N=22 couples) received the skill-based sexual enhancement counseling program in six sessions (each for 90 minutes). The control group just received routine medical procedure during this period. Both groups completed three stages of pretest-posttest, and the standard MSQOL54 questionnaire 3 months later. Data were analyzed by SPSS-20 using descriptive and inferential statistics (repeated measures ANOVA, chi-square, Friedman and t-test).Results: The results showed that the participants' overall quality of life in the intervention group in pretest was 55.32±9.140 which increased to 73.89± 13.39 in posttest and to 92.59±20.45, 3 months later. Also, the physical quality of life showed a significant difference between the two groups 3 months after the intervention (P <0.05). There was a significant difference between the two groups in psychological quality of life, too. The subscales of physical and mental QLI such as sexual satisfaction, sexual function, emotional wellbeing, social function and energy in post-test and follow-up were significantly different (P<0.05).Conclusions: According to the findings, skill-based sexual enhancement counseling program is effective in quality of life enhancement. Therefore, it is recommended to health care providers to use enhancement program alongside the other rehabilitation and medical services to improve the patients' quality of life.

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The Effectiveness of Sexual Enrichment Counseling on Sexual Assertiveness in Married Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Background: Sexual assertiveness is one of the criteria for examining sexual relationships, responding to sexual needs, and expressing sexual preferences.

Cited by 11 publications

References 16 publications

Effect of counselling based on the PLISSIT model on pregnant women’s sexual satisfaction: a randomised controlled trial

Effect of counselling based on the PLISSIT model on pregnant women’s sexual satisfaction: a randomised controlled trial

Substance Use in Sexual Relationships: Association with Sexual Assertiveness and Sexual Satisfaction

The Effect of Skill-based Sexual Enhancement Counseling Program in Quality of life in Women with Multiple Sclerosis–a quasi-experimental study

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