Summary: Rape is a common cause of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among women, as around 30-50% will develop PTSD in the aftermath of rape. A modified protocol based on Prolonged Exposure Therapy (mPE), has been developed, consisting of three to five once or twice weekly 60 minutes sessions, and studies indicate that if implemented early after rape, mPE may prevent the development of PTSD. The aim o...

Summary: The acceptability of vulvar vibration therapy has been evaluated in women with vulvodynia, and found to be acceptable, however has not been assessed in women with a primary complaint of vaginismus. This proposed study looks at the feasibility and acceptability of using clitoral vibration therapy, alongside current therapy, for women with vaginismus. It is likely that many, if not most, of these wo...

Summary: The aim of this study is to compare the success rates of vaginismus therapy using a tampon or a dilator during exposure

Summary: Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is one major subtype of vulvar pain, affecting close to one in ten women and resulting in pain during attempts at vaginal intercourse and/or attempts to insert a digit, device or tampon into the vagina. Management involves a multidisciplinary approach, through physicians, psychologists, sex therapists and physiotherapists. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a therapeut...