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The impact of counseling on the performance and intimacy of pregnant women.

The effect of counseling with the good enoughsex model (GES) on sexual function and sexual intimacy of pregnant women

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20170607034381N10
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-05-24
Start date
2025-05-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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Conditions

Condition 1: Sexual dysfunction. Condition 2: Sexual intimacy. Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Implementing the first three dimensions of the GES model and explaining the importance of sexual activity
teaching the definition of sexual satisfaction and function, and the factors affecting it
describing the four stages of the sexual response cycle
explaining the impact of pregnancy on sexual function and its mechanism
correcting misconceptions and superstitions about sexual intercourse and creating an optimistic attitude
reviewing previous learning and summarizing the previous session
and implementing dimensions four, five, and six of the GES model
teaching healthy nutrition and performing Kegel exercises
teaching mindfulness skills and concentration exercises, and a three-minute breathing exercise
providing a timed table for noting the individual's thoughts and mindset during pleasant sexual experiences, unpleasant experiences, aversion, pain, and muscle contractions in the body
teaching how to enjoy each other
implementing the seventh, eighth, and ninth dimensions of the GES model
considering the problems and concerns noted by clients during the previous weeks
counseling for physical adaptation to anatomical changes
helping to maintain verbal and emotional connection with the spouse and emphasizing the importance of foreplay and lovemaking between couples
describing and examining the pattern of sexual changes and potential physical problems during pregnancy and focusing on the fivefold goal in orgasm
identifying five principles for sexual intercourse
accepting multiple intentions from both parties
avoiding unilateral and inflexible goals and clarifying the sexual agenda
describing different coital positions and styles of sexual stimulation

Sponsors

Shahroud University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: First pregnancy Informed consent Low-risk pregnancy Presence of spouse Literacy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sexual Function. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Rosen Sexual Function Questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sexual Intimacy. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, one month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Botlani Sexual Intimacy Questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Mohtadi

Shahroud University of Medical Sciences

Fatememohtadi713@gmail.com+98 23 3239 5054

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026