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- Title
(006) Can Vibrator Use Improve Well-Being?
- Authors
Dubinskaya, A; Kohli, P; Shoureshi, P; Bresee, C; Eilber, K
- Abstract
Introduction: In limited studies vibrators have been shown to improve sexual function and improve pelvic floor health; however, there are even less studies on the effect of vibrator use on overall genitourinary and mental health. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of regular vibrator use on sexual, genitourinary, and mental health in addition to quality of life. Methods: We performed a prospective pilot study of women aged 18 to 99 years recruited from a urogynecology clinic. Study participants were instructed to use a vibrator for five to ten minutes, two to three times a week for three months on their external genitalia. Sexual function, pelvic floor function, mental health, and pelvic examination were assessed at the initial visit and at three months follow-up using validated questionnaires. Results: Of the 79 participants enrolled in the study, 53 women (66%) completed the study. The mean age of the participants was 54.7 years (range 19 – 80 years), and the majority of participants were Caucasian (n=59, 74.7%), post-menopausal (n=48, 60.8%), and not receiving systemic (n=63, 79.7%) or local (n=63, 79.7%) hormone therapy. Sexual function significantly improved over time (p =0.002), while the rate of bothersome pelvic organ prolapse symptoms and pain scores significantly decreased (p=0.034 and 0.0008, respectively). Rates of urge urinary incontinence decreased although this was not statistically significant (p=0.059). There was a significant improvement in gross appearance of lichen sclerosus lesions (p=0.025) and in severity of vaginal atrophy (p=0.018). Rates of depression were significantly decreased (p=0.011). Patients who completed the study were more likely to report having partnered sexual activity (p=0.067), and significantly more likely to have vaginal penetration during intercourse (p=0.017). Conclusions: Vibrator use was associated with improved sexual, genitourinary, and mental health. Disclosure: No.
- Subjects
VIBRATORS (Massage); UROGYNECOLOGY; DYSPAREUNIA; WELL-being; VIBRATORS; SEXUAL intercourse; PELVIC organ prolapse
- Publication
Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2024, Vol 21, p1
- ISSN
1743-6095
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/jsxmed/qdae002.006