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ArticleSexual medicine2025

Psychosocial and sexual well-being in a sample of Italian women with self-reported genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder.

Martina Smorti, Simon Ghinassi, Chiara Del Cherico, Davide Dèttore

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Martina SmortiDepartment of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5867-9859
Simon GhinassiDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7451-1861
Chiara Del ChericoDepartment of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
Davide DèttoreDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2086-6712

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Abstract

Background: Genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder (GPPPD) affects multiple aspects of a woman's life, yet its biopsychosocial impact in the Italian context remains underexplored. Aim: This study aimed to investigate differences in psychosocial and sexual well-being between women with and without self-reported GPPPD. Methods: A sample of 310 women ( Outcomes: The outcomes of the study were the levels of the vaginal penetration-related cognitions, alexithymia, relationships with mother and partner, and life and sexual satisfaction. Results: Women with GPPPD reported higher negative cognitions related to penetration, higher levels of alexithymia, a lower quality of the relationship with both the partner and the mother, as well as lower life and sexual satisfaction than the control group. Clinical Translation: These findings emphasize the need for multidisciplinary approaches addressing cognitive, emotional, and relational factors to improve the well-being of women with GPPPD. Strengths and Limitations: Strengths include the comprehensive assessment of biopsychosocial factors. Limitations involve reliance on self-reported diagnosis, potential recruitment bias, and the cross-sectional nature of the study. Conclusion: The study highlights the extensive impact of GPPPD on women's well-being, emphasizing the importance of tailored interventions targeting the disorder's psychological and relational dimensions.

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alexithymiacouple relationshiprelational aspectssatisfaction with lifesexualityvaginal penetration cognition questionnaire

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