be used to formally assess the pain and anxiety components related to genito-pelvic pain/
penetration disorder.
Prevalence 
The prevalence of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder is  unknown. Howe ver, approx-
imately 15% of women in North America report  recurrent pain during intercourse. Diffi-
culties having intercourse appear to be a freque nt referral to sexual dysfunction clinics and
to specialist clinicians.