Jul 16, 2008

Partners Speak Out About Sex

David Spero

They say sex sells. Apparently, sex problems are also a hot topic. I received three comments on last week's post ("ADA Advice on Sex") from women whose male partners with diabetes have withdrawn from sex. There is a lot of this going around.

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Jul 09, 2008

ADA Advice on Sex

David Spero

As my article “When Diabetes Affects Your Sex Life” in the May/June 2008 issue of Diabetes Self-Management would suggest, sex and intimacy are two of my favorite topics, so I made sure to attend the panel on sexuality at June’s ADA Scientific sessions. It wasn’t great, but I learned some things.

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Aug 01, 2007

In The Mood

David Spero

Last week’s blog entry on sex and intimacy got some interesting replies. Today, I’ll talk about getting in the mood. Beth and Ms. Mel both described near-total loss of desire. Diabetes may not be the main cause of this.

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Jul 25, 2007

Sex, Intimacy, and Diabetes

David Spero

I’ve got a whole new career! What a surprise! I never expected to be a sex educator. My partner and I are giving workshops on Sex and Intimacy in Chronic Illness and Disability. We’ve given some for the Multiple Sclerosis Society and some in the community for people with illness, psychotherapists, ministers, and sex educators.

How did this happen? I was a health educator, nurse, and author writing about self-care and the social causes of illness. I really didn’t think much about sex, except as it related to health.

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Jul 25, 2007

Article of the Week: Sexual Wellness

Tara Dairman

In his blog entry this week, David Spero discusses some of the sexual problems that can arise in people with diabetes and some ideas for overcoming them. This article from the archives expands upon that subject by examining different sexual disorders, giving guidance on how to tell if they are related to diabetes, and offering tips on getting help and maintaining your relationship.

Click here to read the article.

And remember that articles on a wide variety of diabetes topics are always available in our magazine archives section!

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Mar 13, 2007

Just Itching to Share the News

Jan Chait

Feb 09, 2007

Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction: Two New Studies

Tara Dairman

Nov 08, 2006

Women's Sexual Health

Joe Nelson

Aug 31, 2006

Back From the Honeymoon

Andy Stuckey

Aug 17, 2006

Sex and Diabetes

Joe Nelson

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