Guest guest Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 Caring For Yourself Keep a healthy attitude about yourself. Being positive can play an important part in maintaining your sexuality. If you notice a change in sexual desire after starting a new medication, tell your doctor or nurse. Ask your doctor if he or she can prescribe an anti-inflammatory or pain medication that you can take before having sex. Be sure you are well rested. Consider taking a nap just before sexual activity. Some lupus patients experience insomnia and do not go to bed at the same time as their partners. Change that habit! Go to bed at the same time, even if you don't sleep. Just the closeness of being together will help aid a failing relationship. You can always get back up later after your partner has gone to sleep. Relax and ease some of the muscular pain with a warm shower or bath just before sexual activity. If you have Raynaud’s phenomenon, increase circulation to your fingers and toes by taking a warm bath before sex. Raising the temperature in the bedroom will also help. If you have vaginal dryness, use a water-based personal lubricant during sex. If you have a vaginal yeast infection, call your doctor so that he or she can prescribe the medication you need. Yeast infections are easily treated. If some physical problems make certain sexual activity difficult, don't be afraid to explore with your partner other ways to achieve mutual pleasure and satisfaction. Sex is a large part of a relationship and BOTH parties must be willing to work towards the goal of mutual satisfaction. TALK to each other .. contrary to popular belief, just because you have been married years and years, doesn't mean your partner is a mind reader! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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