The effects of sex therapy in the treatment of women with vaginismus and their partners
Session
Medicine and Nursing
Description
Introduction: Vaginism means not allowing the insertion of the penis, finger, vibrator or other objects into the vagina and in most cases, it is caused by psychological factors. Sex therapy applied in several sessions by the expert is the best way to overcome this situation.
Purpose: To present the effects of sex therapy in cases diagnosed and treated with vaginismus.
Methodology: The cases of treatment of women and their partners with this type of therapy in the Specialized Ordinance of Sexology "Libido" in Pristina, in the period 2020-2022, were analyzed. In total, 42 such cases were handled in this time period. The data were taken from the treatment protocol.
Results: In this research, the effects of sex therapy in these cases were analyzed and it was found that in 37% of cases the treatment effect was achieved with 1-3 sessions, in 43% of cases 3-5 sessions were needed, while more than 5 sessions were applied in 20% of cases. In 26 cases, the application of only sex therapy, mainly the sensate focus therapy, was sufficient, while in 16 other cases, the application of CBT therapy was also necessary. In all cases, the partner was also involved.
Conclusion: Vaginismus as a quite frequent phenomenon should be treated scientifically with sex therapy, which means focusing and treating by reducing the feeling of fear for the woman and instructing the partner in the way of approach and constant support for the woman.
Keywords:
vaginism, sex therapy, sensate focus.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-50-5
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
28-10-2022 12:00 AM
End Date
30-10-2022 12:00 AM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2022.161
Recommended Citation
Fejza, Hajrullah; Icka, Ejona; and Fejza, Albina, "The effects of sex therapy in the treatment of women with vaginismus and their partners" (2022). UBT International Conference. 162.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2022/all-events/162
The effects of sex therapy in the treatment of women with vaginismus and their partners
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Introduction: Vaginism means not allowing the insertion of the penis, finger, vibrator or other objects into the vagina and in most cases, it is caused by psychological factors. Sex therapy applied in several sessions by the expert is the best way to overcome this situation.
Purpose: To present the effects of sex therapy in cases diagnosed and treated with vaginismus.
Methodology: The cases of treatment of women and their partners with this type of therapy in the Specialized Ordinance of Sexology "Libido" in Pristina, in the period 2020-2022, were analyzed. In total, 42 such cases were handled in this time period. The data were taken from the treatment protocol.
Results: In this research, the effects of sex therapy in these cases were analyzed and it was found that in 37% of cases the treatment effect was achieved with 1-3 sessions, in 43% of cases 3-5 sessions were needed, while more than 5 sessions were applied in 20% of cases. In 26 cases, the application of only sex therapy, mainly the sensate focus therapy, was sufficient, while in 16 other cases, the application of CBT therapy was also necessary. In all cases, the partner was also involved.
Conclusion: Vaginismus as a quite frequent phenomenon should be treated scientifically with sex therapy, which means focusing and treating by reducing the feeling of fear for the woman and instructing the partner in the way of approach and constant support for the woman.