Author: HURLBERT, DF; WHITE, LC; POWELL, RD; APT, C
Abstract: To evaluate and compare the effectiveness and maintenance of two group interventions using orgasm consistency training in the treatment of female hypoactive sexual desire, 57 women were randomly assigned to a women-only group, a couples-only group, or a waiting list control group. Controlling for social desirability, subjects were assessed on six variables: sexual compatibility, sexual esteem, sexual desire, sexual fantasy, sexual assertiveness, and sexual satisfaction. Independent assessments were made on these variables before treatment, after treatment, and at 6 months follow-up. Although the treatment was found to be generally effective in women reporting hypoactive sexual desire, a consistent pattern of change favoring the couples-only group was evident on all measures. Possible explanations for the superiority of couples-only interventions are explored in the discussion.
Source: JOURNAL OF BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHIATRY
Publication Year: 1993
Volume: 24
Issue nr: 1
Pages: 3 - 13