Sexual Health with Chronic Illness

Learn how to maintain sexual function and intimacy while managing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or multiple sclerosis.

A woman and a man sit indoors in long-sleeve shirts. The woman looks at the man with concern as he gazes down, appearing sad or thoughtful—perhaps reflecting on his experience with antidepressants. The background is softly lit.

Depression & Antidepressants: Balancing Sexual Function

Depression, Antidepressants, and Sexual Function: Finding Balance When struggling with depression, the decision to start antidepressant medication often brings hope for relief from debilitating symptoms. Yet for many, this path to mental wellness comes with an unexpected challenge: changes in…

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Sexual Health and Chronic Pain: Strategies That Help

Managing Sexual Health with Chronic Pain Conditions Living with chronic pain presents daily challenges that extend far beyond the physical discomfort itself. Among the most significant yet least discussed impacts is how persistent pain affects intimate relationships and sexual health.…

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Multiple Sclerosis and Sexual Health (Changing Sensations)

Multiple Sclerosis and Sexual Health: Adapting to Changing Sensations Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) means navigating a landscape of changing symptoms that can affect every aspect of life—including intimacy and sexual health. Despite the fact that sexual dysfunction affects between…

A person in a blue shirt holds a bottle of pills and clutches their chest, suggesting chest pain—potential signs of heart disease or erectile dysfunction. The background is blue with a red border.

Heart Disease and Erectile Dysfunction (Safe Sex Practices)

Heart Disease and ED: Safe Sexual Practices After Cardiac Events For the millions of Americans who experience a cardiac event each year, questions about resuming sexual activity are common but often unaddressed. Many patients and their partners hesitate to bring…

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Diabetes and Sexual Function: Proven Management Tips

Diabetes and Sexual Function: Management Strategies That Work Living with diabetes requires vigilance across many aspects of health—from monitoring blood glucose to caring for your feet. Yet one crucial area often goes undiscussed in diabetes management appointments: sexual health. The…