Effects of Sensate Focus Technique on Female Sexual Function After Vaginal Delivery; [Effets De La Technique Sensate Focus Sur La Fonction Sexuelle Des Femmes Apres Un Accouchement Par Voie Basse] Publisher



Hamdollahi E¹ ; Shahali S¹ ; Lamyian M¹ ; Hosseini F² Show Affiliations
Source: Sexologies Published:2021

Abstract

Background: Sexual function undergoes the changes during the postpartum period and after vaginal delivery. Thus, the present study was conducted to assess the effects of sensate focus technique on the sexual function of primiparous women after their vaginal delivery. Methods: This randomized clinical trial was performed on 82 primiparous women aged between 18–35 years old who had referred to health care center with their husband 2 months after their vaginal delivery. The women's baseline sexual function was assessed by the female sexual function index. Women were randomly assigned to two groups: Including intervention group where they received specific instruction on sensate focus technique and were followed up weekly for 2 months and control group where they received the information about recovery from childbirth and lactation. Sexual function of the participants was evaluated after 4 and 8 weeks. Results: Mean age of the women was equal to 24.74 (4.84) years old. The two study groups were homogeneous in terms of educational level, employment, and socioeconomic status. Eight weeks after the intervention, the sexual function score was significantly higher in the intervention group than the control group (29.90 vs. 24.75, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Our finding revealed that sensate focus technique has the potential to improve sexual function of the primiparous women after their delivery. Trial registration: Approval number from Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials: IRCT20181218042041N1 (Registration date: 2019-02-22). © 2021 Sexologies