Cognitive-Behavioural & Mindfulness-Based Online Programs for Female Sexual Dysfunction

"Face-to-face CBT was adapted for web-based self-directed therapy. CBT-O was found to be feasible and usable (Stephenson et al., 2021; Zippan et al., 2020).~Each of the eight modules has between-module activities to complete. The eight modules are: 1) Psychoeducation, introduction to CBT; 2) The cognitive model and thought records; 3) Unhelpful thinking patterns; 4) Cognitive restructuring; 5) Behavioral experiments; 6) Self-touch and sensate focus; 7) Sensate focus with your partner; and 8) Maintaining (and extending) your gains."

"The content of MBT-O was adapted from an efficacious face-to-face mindfulness intervention for women with Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (Brotto et al., 2021; Paterson et al., 2017). MBT-O was found to be feasible and usable (Brotto et al., under review).~Each of the eight modules has between-module activities to complete. The eight modules are: 1) Psychoeducation, introduction to mindfulness; 2) Increasing awareness of physical sensations in the body; 3) Exploring movement and body image; 4) Awareness of sexual thoughts and beliefs; 5) Working with aversion, self-touch; 6) Exploring sexual sensations, knowing limits; 7) Integrating the partner into mindful touching; and 8) Maintaining (and extending) your gains."