Incorporating mindfulness into an internet-based intervention for female sexual dysfunctions.

INTERVENTION: Internet‐based cognitive‐behavioural therapy program consisting of 6 modules. Each module will take approximately 30 minutes to read and will then include behavioural homework to complete over the next fortnight (approximately). Each module will involve psychoeducation, sensate focus, communication exercises, cognitive exercises and mindfulness techniques. Unlimited email contact will also be available and fortnightly web‐based chat groups will occur to discuss progress and relevant issues. CONDITION: Female sexual dysfunctions (disorders of desire, arousal, orgasm and pain) PRIMARY OUTCOME: Sexual functioning (desire, arousal, orgasm, satisfaction, pain) as measured by the Female Sexual Function Index (Rosen et al., 2000) with recommended alterations (Meyer‐Bahlburg & Dolezal, 2007), and the Female Sexual Distress Scale to measure associated distress. SECONDARY OUTCOME: Relationship functioning using the Personal Assessment of Intimacy in Relationships Scale (Schaefer & Olson, 1981) and the Sexual Function Scale (McCabe, 1998). INCLUSION CRITERIA: Heterosexual females experiencing at least one sexual dysfunction, over 18 years, in a stable relationship and their parters (partners used for sexual dysfunction screening only)