Sexual Communication, Sexual Satisfaction, and Relationship Quality in People With Multiple Sclerosis

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. D. Rollock ◽  
Lara M. Stepleman ◽  
William H. Hudson ◽  
Marie-Christine Rutter Goodworth ◽  
Rhonda S. Casillas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Communication

Sexual communication, sexual satisfaction, and relationship quality in people with multiple sclerosis.

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 267-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbey K. Valvano ◽  
Michael J. D. Rollock ◽  
William H. Hudson ◽  
Marie-Christine Rutter Goodworth ◽  
Eliot Lopez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Communication

scholarly journals Sexual Satisfaction in Fully Ambulatory People with Multiple Sclerosis: Does Disability Matter?

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Pawel Dobrakowski ◽  
Agnieszka Machowska-Majchrzak ◽  
Beata Labuz-Roszak ◽  
Ewa Niewiadomska ◽  
Krystyna Pierzchala
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Direct Result ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Mobility Impairment ◽  
Disability Status ◽  
Stress Coping Strategies ◽  
Sexual Feelings

Primary sexual dysfunctions (SD) are a direct result of neurological changes that affect the sexual response. Secondary SD result from the symptoms that do not directly involve nervous pathways to the genital system, such as bladder and bowel problems, fatigue, spasticity, or muscle weakness. Tertiary SD are the result of disability-related psychosocial and cultural issues that can interfere with sexual feelings and experiences. The aim of this study was to assess the sexual satisfaction (SS) in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) without significant mobility impairment and to estimate the influence of SD, the score on the Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), lowered mood, and stress coping strategies on SS. Methods. 76 PwMS with the EDSS score<5.0 points were enrolled in the study. The subjects completed the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Scale (MADRS), the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS), the Multiple Sclerosis Intimacy and Sexuality Questionnaire (MSISQ-19), and the Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire (SSQ). Results. The level of SS in PwMS was not significantly lower compared to that of the general population. It correlated with the primary, secondary, and tertiary SD and lowered mood. However, it did not correlate with disability measured by the EDSS. Conclusions. The level of SS in PwMS with the EDSS score below 5.0 points was not significantly lower. SS depended on SD, lowered mood, and stress coping style, and it was not significantly related to the level of disability in patients with the EDDS score below 5.0.

Group social work intervention enhances the sexual satisfaction of women with Multiple Sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial study

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (5) ◽  
pp. 322-333
Author(s):  
Maliheh Arshi ◽  
Fahime Sheybani ◽  
Mostafa Eghlima ◽  
Mohsen Shati ◽  
Amir Moghanibashi-Mansourieh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Work Intervention

scholarly journals The Roles of Social Anxiety and Sexual Communication in Marriage Relationships

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Ogan ◽  
Melissa Hall
Keyword(s):  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Relationship Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Communication ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Heterosexual Couples ◽  
Fear Of Intimacy ◽  
Satisfaction Relationship

Past research shows strong connections between sexual satisfaction, sexual communication, and relationship satisfaction in romantic couples. However, social anxiety tends to inhibit communication and self-disclosure about sensitive topics, including sex. In this research, I aimed to determine the role social anxiety plays in sexual satisfaction, sexual communication, and relationship satisfaction in married couples. I hypothesized that social anxiety would not have strong impacts on sexual satisfaction, sexual communication, and relationship satisfactionin married couples because of the familiarity that comes along with marriage. 16 heterosexual couples, or 32 individuals, completed a five-section survey to measure each individual’s sexual satisfaction, relationship satisfaction, sexual communication satisfaction, fear of intimacy, and social anxiety. Results showed significant moderate correlations between social anxiety and every other variable: sexual satisfaction, r(30) = -.44, p= .01; relationship satisfaction, r(30) = -.43, p= .01; sexual communication, r(30) = -.47, p< .01; and fear of intimacy, r(30) = .55, p< .01. Socially anxious individuals also reported significantly decreased sexual satisfaction compared to non-anxious individuals. Implications for future research are discussed.Keywords:social anxiety, sexual satisfaction, relationship satisfaction, sexual communication, fear of intimacy, marriage

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