Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) affects approximately one-third of women worldwide and is linked to negative physical, psychological, and interpersonal outcomes. Although both cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapy are effective treatments for FSD, face-to-face treatments can be costly and are inaccessible to many people in remote areas. The goal of the current study is to pilot a randomized controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of and satisfaction with two online interventions for FSD. Women will be randomized to an online cognitive-behavioral program, an online mindfulness-based program, or a wait-list control group. Treatment will be administered entirely online and last 8-12 weeks. Women will meet weekly via Zoom with a navigator who will provide individualized support.
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Change in sexual distress
Timeframe: baseline; mid-treatment (an average of 5 weeks after starting the 8-module program); post-treatment (within 2 weeks of completing the 8-module program); and 6-month follow-up
Change in sexual desire
Timeframe: baseline; mid-treatment (an average of 5 weeks after starting the 8-module program); post-treatment (within 2 weeks of completing the 8-module program); and 6-month follow-up