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A mindful model of sexual health: A review and implications of the model for the treatment of individuals with compulsive sexual behavior disorder.

Journal of behavioral addictions
January 1, 1970
Gretchen R Blycker et al. (2 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to propose and illustrate the clinical utility of the Mindful Model of Sexual Health (MMSH), integrating mindfulness-based approaches to address compulsive sexual behavior disorder and promote sexual and mental health.

Results Summary

The study proposed the MMSH as a holistic model to manage and promote sexual and mental health through mindfulness-based tools, identifying eight domains linked to biological functions to overcome barriers to sexual health. The MMSH was presented as a framework for organizing health information and enhancing mindful decision-making.

Population

Individuals with compulsive sexual behavior disorder and those seeking to improve sexual and mental health.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (4)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
mindfulness-based therapies
decrease
stress
-
-
reduce
#1
mindfulness-based therapies
increase
mental health
-
-
promote
#2
Mindful Model of Sexual Health (MMSH)
increase
sexual and mental health
-
-
support individuals to proactively manage, balance, and promote
#3
Mindful Model of Sexual Health (MMSH)
decrease
barriers to sexual health
-
-
may be used to identify and overcome
#4
Abstract

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Mindfulness-based approaches, derived from centuries of eastern philosophy and practice, have been increasingly incorporated into western medicine. For example, data support the efficacy of mindfulness-based therapies to reduce stress and promote mental health. METHODS: In this study, we briefly review models and approaches to sexual health in the context of considering compulsive sexual behavior disorder, describe mindfulness-based approaches to stress, addiction, and compulsive sexual behaviors, and present a Mindful Model of Sexual Health (MMSH) that incorporates elements of eastern and western philosophies. We further illustrate the clinical utility of the MMSH in a clinical case description. RESULTS: We propose the MMSH as a holistic and integrative model that honors and acknowledges individual differences and provides mindfulness-based tools and practices to support individuals to proactively manage, balance, and promote sexual and mental health. The MMSH may be used as a framework to organize information regarding physical, mental, emotional, sexual, and relational health, as well as a conceptual map offering navigational skills to access information within one's mind/body to make informed decisions to promote well-being regarding sexual satisfaction and health. In its organizational structure, the MMSH is divided into eight domains that are theoretically linked to biological functions and may be used to identify and overcome barriers to sexual health through mindful inquiries in clinical practice or educational settings. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Given its focus on awareness of interoceptive processes through mind/body connectedness, the MMSH may resonate with a wide range of individuals, including those with compulsive sexual behavior disorder.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Compulsive BehaviorHumansMindfulnessParaphilic DisordersSexual BehaviorSexual Health
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality65/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations23
Citations/Year3.3
Relative Citation Ratio1.99
NIH Percentile74.5%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score1.56
Normalized Score0.63
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