Episode 95 - Part One - MS and Intimacy

Sexual dysfunction is any problem that prevents a person or couple from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity. Some 43% of women and 31% of men report some degree of sexual dysfunction, according to the Cleveland Clinic.And if you add in an autoimmune condition like Multiple Sclerosis, that number can go as high as 69%.So to talk frankly about this important issue, particularly from the viewpoint of married women, I drafted in three of my favorite MSers - Roxanne Engstrom, Julie Stamm, and Amanda Thompson. In the first part of a two-part discussion, we talk about how MS has affected our relationships, along with our relationship with our bodies. We also chat about the way that different medications can affect our libido, the need to communicate with our partners to maintain intimacy, and how having an intimacy schedule can help!DISCLAIMERThe information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.Links and resources:Connect with my guests on Instagram: Roxanne Engstrom, Julie Stamm, and Amanda ThompsonRead The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.If you're interested in having Kathy speak at your event, learn more hereFind out more about the DMAT Fitness Training programYou can find Kathy Chester at:[email protected]@gmail.com [email protected] Connect with @msdisrupted on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok Here are some additional products that help Kathy deal with beating the Heat and Migraines.  Take advantage of the coupon code.Koldtec - Cool Head WrapKOLD10To save $10 off every item in-store.2 items = $20 savings3 items = $30 savingshttps://www.koldtec.com/ Cold bean bag Releafpack. 15% discount use code Disrupt15https://www.releafpack.com