Sexual dysfunction
Conditions
Interventions
Single session of guided relaxation using a breathing biofeedback tool
Sponsors
LUMC
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Female - Age > 18 and < 46 years. - No sexual complaints for at least one year - Have been sexually active including intercourse, during the last year.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Unable to speak, understand and write the Dutch language - Homosexual orientation (because of the heterosexual stimulus material) - Pregnancy or lactation - Current serious affective, or psychotic problems - Having undergone a radical hysterectomy or prolapse surgery - Current or recurrent use (less than 4 weeks before participation) of medication that may affect sexual response. To determine possible sexual side-effects the latest version of the ‘Farmacotherapeutisch kompas’ will be used. - Current or previous disorders of the genitals that may influence the sexual response or the measurement of the response. - Other medical disorders that may influence the sexual response or the measurement of the response.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pelvic floor activity assessed by vaginal surface EMG, and experience of non-genital tactile stimulation assessed by self-report of intensity, pleasurableness and sensuality of sensation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-reported mental and physical relaxation, heart rate, genital sexual arousal, and subjective sexual arousal | — |
Contacts
Public ContactStephanie Both
LUMC
Outcome results
None listed