The effects of bibliotherapy on orgasmic dysfunction and couple interactions: An experimental study

In this research, bibliotherapy was used in the behavioral treatment of orgasmic dysfunction in women. Women of the experimental group had to read a book developed by Heiman, LoPiccolo & LoPiccolo. Moreover, each week a female therapist called each subject to discuss the problems related to the treatment and to support them. Control subjects were included in a waiting list group. Results at the end of the treatment and at the follow-up suggested a significant increase of sexual arousability, sexual satisfaction and sexual repertoire of the subjects and their partners. However, the results do not indicate any change in the orgasmic response.