Benoit-Piau J, et al. - This study was designed to evaluate the relationship between fear-avoidance variables, pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function, pain intensity in women with provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), and in addition the moderator effect of partner support by analyzing data of 173 women diagnosed with PVD. Using a numerical rating scale, pain intensity was assessed. Results of this study suggested that the symptomatology of PVD could be explained partly by fear-avoidance variables and PFM function. The significant role of PFM function and its importance in the pathophysiology of PVD was supported in this analysis. Researchers also found the role of partner support and its moderating impact on pain catastrophizing.