Can talking about sex during pregnancy improve your relationship?
NCT ID NCT07517549
First seen Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tests whether sexual counseling based on the extended plissit model can improve sexual function, marital adjustment, and emotional health in pregnant women. About 70 pregnant women between 16-20 weeks will be randomly assigned to receive the counseling or standard care. Researchers will measure changes in sexual function, depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship quality before delivery and three months after birth.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
sexual counseling based on the extended plissit model
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve sexual health and emotional well-being for pregnant women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The topic is sensitive, and cultural taboos might affect how openly women respond.
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