Aim: This study will aim to evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based sexual counseling on body appreciation, sexual distress, and sexual self-confidence in postpartum women with episiotomy.
Method: This randomized controlled experimental study will include participants assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive a four-week mindfulness-based sexual counseling program consisting of eight sessions, while the control group will receive routine care. Body Appreciation, Sexual Distress, and Sexual Self-Confidence scales will be administered as pre- and post-tests.
Having had a vaginal birth and an episiotomy,
Having a follow-up appointment with the Family Health and Medical Center at 8 weeks postpartum,
Being able to read and write in Turkish,
Having a 3rd or 4th degree perineal tear
• History of pelvic surgery,
Significant psychiatric illness,
Presence of chronic illness that may affect sexual function