Can mindfulness meditation help with dyspareunia?
Mindfulness meditation can help women with dyspareunia by reducing pain perception, stress, and anxiety, and by improving body awareness and emotional regulation.
Detailed Medical Explanation
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and similar approaches have shown benefits in chronic pelvic pain and sexual pain disorders. Regular mindfulness practice can lower pain intensity and improve mood. These strategies are safe, accessible, and can be used alongside other treatments. NHS: Mindfulness.
Clinical Context
Mindfulness can be introduced through guided meditations, classes, or mobile apps, and is particularly useful for women with stress- or anxiety-related pain.
Evidence-Based Approaches
NHS and NICE support mindfulness as part of a holistic pain management plan. NHS: Mindfulness.