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Increasing orgasm and decreasing dyspareunia by a manual physical therapy technique
Lawrence J Wurn1, Belinda F Wurn, C Richard King
1Clear Passage Therapies, Gainesville, Florida 32606, USA. cptherapy@aol.com
Medgenmed : Medscape General Medicine
|March 19, 2005
Summary
A new manual soft-tissue therapy effectively improved sexual function and reduced painful intercourse in women with abdominopelvic adhesions. This noninvasive treatment offers a promising adjunct for addressing female sexual dysfunction and pain.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Pelvic health
- Female sexual health
Background:
- Female sexual pain and dysfunction are common issues.
- Abdominopelvic adhesions can contribute to sexual discomfort.
- Existing treatments may have limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel site-specific, manual soft-tissue therapy.
- To assess its effectiveness in enhancing orgasm and reducing dyspareunia (painful intercourse).
- To investigate its impact on women with histories of abdominopelvic adhesion formation.
Main Methods:
- 29 women with infertility or abdominopelvic pain and sexual dysfunction received manual therapy (mean 19.5 hours).
- Treatments targeted biomechanical dysfunction and restricted mobility due to adhesions.
- Primary outcomes included changes in Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores and sexual pain ratings.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in FSFI scores (P ≤ .003) for 23 patients.
- Significant reductions in sexual pain were reported by 17 patients (P ≤ .002).
- All primary outcome measures showed statistically significant positive changes.
Conclusions:
- A distinctive, noninvasive manual therapy appears effective for inhibited orgasm and dyspareunia.
- This therapy has minimal risks and few adverse effects.
- It represents a potential new adjunct to conventional gynecologic and medical treatments for sexual dysfunction.