Despite clinical investigations with psychedelics for severe cases of mood disorders and PTSD and current research suggesting such applicability, research on their application in couples therapy and sex therapy is scarce. The objective of this systematic review was to highlight these drugs as adjuvants for such patients. Literature research was conducted using the terms “couple’s therapy” or...
INTRODUCTION Cannabis is reported to enhance sexual function; yet, previous studies have shown that physiological and subjective indices of sexual arousal and motivation were associated with decreased availability of circulating endocannabinoid concentrations. AIM To explain this contradiction, we evaluated which aspects of sexual experience were enhanced or diminished by cannabis use. METHODS...
INTRODUCTION Mindfulness-based therapies (MBT) are more and more frequently used in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions; therefore, it seems very important to assess evidence-based data on the clinical efficacy of these interventions. AIM To provide a systematic review of published studies into the efficacy of MBT in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions. METHODS The material for the analysis...
INTRODUCTION Chronic and distressing genito-pelvic pain associated with vaginal penetration is most frequently due to provoked vestibulodynia (PVD). Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) significantly reduces genital pain intensity and improves psychological and sexual well-being. In general chronic pain populations, mindfulness-based approaches may be as effective for improving pain intensity as...