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The Relationship Between Emotion Regulation and Sexual Function and Satisfaction: A Scoping Review
Vinicius Jobim Fischer1, Gerhard Andersson2, Joël Billieux3
1Department of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, University of Luxembourg, Campus Belval, Maison des Sciences Humaines, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
Sexual Medicine Reviews
|January 11, 2022
Summary
Difficulties in emotion regulation are linked to sexual problems and lower sexual satisfaction. Interventions focusing on emotion regulation may improve sexual health outcomes and overall sexual satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sexology
- Mental Health
Background:
- Sexual problems involve difficulties in sexual response or pleasure, often stemming from multifactorial causes requiring a biopsychosocial approach.
- Positive sexual experiences depend on cognitive, emotional, and motivational factors. Impaired emotion regulation can contribute to sexual difficulties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review examining the impact of emotion regulation on sexual function and satisfaction.
- To synthesize current research on the relationship between emotion regulation and sexual health.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review was performed using multiple electronic databases (Cinahl, Lilacs, Scielo, Scopus, PsycInfo, Pubmed).
- Search terms focused on emotion regulation, sexual function, and sexual satisfaction.
- Twenty-seven articles were included and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Emotion regulation difficulties were associated with poorer sexual health, disruptions in the sexual response cycle, and reduced sexual satisfaction.
- Laboratory studies and intervention trials indicated that improving emotion regulation positively impacts sexual function and satisfaction.
- A consistent link was observed between emotion regulation challenges and negative sexual outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Difficulties in emotion regulation are demonstrably related to sexual difficulties and dissatisfaction.
- Emotion regulation-focused interventions show promise for mitigating sexual health problems.
- Future research should prioritize the development and evaluation of such interventions.
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