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Avoiding or enduring painful sex? A prospective study of coping and psychosexual function in vulvovaginal pain

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Recurring vulvovaginal pain is common, with evident effects on affected women's lives. Little is known about how affected women cope with painful sexual activities and how coping relates to pain… Click to show full abstract

Recurring vulvovaginal pain is common, with evident effects on affected women's lives. Little is known about how affected women cope with painful sexual activities and how coping relates to pain intensity and psychosexual functioning over time. This prospective study explored the impact of avoidance and endurance on sexual function over time. Additionally, patterns of coping were studied on an individual level to increase knowledge about coping and its relation to psychosexual functioning.

Keywords: pain avoiding; vulvovaginal pain; prospective study; function; pain

Journal Title: European Journal of Pain
Year Published: 2018

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