September 15, 2026 · Menopause (New York, N.Y.) · DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002882

Comparison of the effects of two sexual counseling models, GES (Good Enough Sex) and PLISSIT (Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, Intensive Therapy), on sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial

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The authors aimed to compare the effectiveness of two sexual counseling models, GES (Good Enough Sex) and PLISSIT (Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, Intensive Therapy), on improving sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. The randomized controlled trial found that both counseling models significantly enhanced sexual intimacy, quality of life, and satisfaction compared to standard care, highlighting the potential benefits of structured sexual counseling in this population.

Leila AliAghdami, Fatemeh Nasiri-Amiri, Hossein-Ali Nikbakht, Farideh Mohsenzadeh-Ledari, Samira Barjasteh, Mah Monir Haghighi

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