npj Digital Medicine

App for sexual dysfunction in women shows promise

February 4, 2026

In a randomized trial (NCT06237166) of 252 women with sexual dysfunction or sexual pain‑penetration disorder, three months of access to mylovia plus treatment as usual (TAU) led to greater improvements in sexual functioning than TAU plus information material. The intervention group showed a medium effect size on the Female Sexual Function Index (Cohen’s d = 0.51; p < 0.001), with gains largely maintained at six months. More participants met Reliable Change Index criteria for meaningful improvement (39% vs. 16%). Users also reported higher sexual desire, greater satisfaction, and improved pain‑related cognitions and behaviors, without increased adverse events or depressive symptoms. Effects were generally consistent across subgroups.

Clinical takeaway: Consider offering digital CBT‑ and mindfulness‑based tools as an accessible option for women seeking support for sexual dysfunction.

Source:

Blaszcyk W, et al. (2026, February 3). npj Digital Medicine. Digital intervention mylovia improves sexual functioning in women with sexual dysfunction in randomized controlled trial. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-026-02385-z