Mindfulness to Improve Sexual Desire with Dr. Lori Brotto

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Summary

Dr. Lori Brotto discusses mindfulness and its role in improving sexual desire and function. She shares her background in animal and human research, the lack of pharmaceutical treatments for female sexual problems, and the importance of addressing distressing low desire. Dr. Brotto explains the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness as effective treatments for low desire. She also discusses her research on virtual reality exposure therapy for sexual pain and the benefits of mindfulness in managing pain. Dr. Brotto emphasizes the holistic nature of sexual health and the need for multidisciplinary approaches.

Takeaways

Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy are effective treatments for low desire. Virtual reality exposure therapy shows promise in treating sexual pain. Mindfulness can help manage pain and improve sexual function. Sexual health is a holistic concept that involves the mind, body, and spirit. A multidisciplinary approach is important in addressing sexual health issues.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background 03:11 Animal Research and Transition to Human Research 05:29 Understanding Low Desire 10:19 Effective Treatments for Low Desire 14:19 Mindfulness and Pain Management 16:44 Mindfulness Practice and Customization 20:04 Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Sexual Pain 27:31 Future Directions and Research 33:26 Dr. Brotto's Personal Mindfulness Practice 36:35 The Holistic Nature of Sexual Health 39:14 Staying Connected with Dr. Brotto

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https://brottolab.med.ubc.ca/about/dr-lori-brotto/