Publications by authors named "Valerie A Lapointe"
J Sex Marital Ther
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Sexual aversion disorder (SAD) is a long-term issue affecting sexual health and mental well-being, but there's ongoing debate about whether it should be considered a separate disorder or just a symptom of other sexual dysfunctions.
- - The study analyzed data from 1,363 Canadians to identify patterns of SAD symptoms and their links to various sexual functioning areas and personal factors, finding four symptom classes with distinct characteristics.
- - Findings indicate that SAD is a unique clinical syndrome, often associated with experiences like sexual assault, lower sexual satisfaction, and poorer psychological health, suggesting it may need to be recognized as a separate disorder in future classifications for better treatment solutions.
