New Study Finds eSense™ Digital Therapy Effective for Women with a History of Sexual Assault
Vancouver, BC and Cincinnati, OH — A newly published study in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has found that eSense™, a digital therapy platform for women’s sexual health, is effective in treating Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (SIAD) in women with a history of sexual assault—and may also reduce symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Delivered through a private, self-guided digital platform, eSense mirrors in-person therapy using two gold-standard approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT). “Given how common sexual trauma is, we felt it was essential to know whether eSense could support these women,” said Dr. Kyle Stephenson, Associate Professor at Xavier University, lead author, and co-founder at eSense. “Sexual concerns following trauma can be complex—often linked to shame, fear, and avoidance. Traditionally, trauma-related symptoms are addressed first—but these findings show it’s possible for survivors to focus on improving their sexual well-being without being engaged in trauma-focused work.” These results build