Abstract
Female sexual pain (FSP) has a multifactorial aetiology and is characterized by pain during intercourse. FSP has been shown to have a negative impact on quality of life of afflicted women. Many cognitive and affective variables may influence the experience of pain and associated psychosexual concerns. However, the consequences on sexual function and satisfaction have been studied very little. The goal of this study is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the sexual sphere of women who report this condition. Data were collected on 377 women (131 with sexual pain and 246 without sexual pain), aged between 18 and 59 (M = 29.23; SD = 8.10). The following tests have been administered: a socio-demographic questionnaire, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Female Sexual Distress Scale (FSDS), Sexual Satisfaction Scale (SSS-W), Sexual Modes Questionnaire (SMQ-W), Sexual Dysfunctional Beliefs Questionnaire (SDBQ-W), Questionnaire of Cognitive Schema Activation in Sexual Context (QCSASC-W) and McGill Pain Questionnaire (McGILL). Participants were recruited through snowball technique.
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