I have been diabetic for a few years now and even
though Im on meds for it I have completely lost all desire
for sex. Is this an area where a toy would help or do I
need to approach this subject more with my doctor? Last
time I asked they just shyed away from the subject...
whats a lady to do? Its been over 4 years since Ive had
sex and quite frankly think my husband loves me, but will
eventually wander.. What to do?
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You are not alone as far as your experience with your
doctor. May doctors, including gynecologists, shy away
from issues related to sexual health unless it has to do
with reproduction or infections. Talking about sex makes
people queasy—even doctors!
A decrease in sexual desire and arousal can be caused
by diabetes—for a number of reasons. First, there can
be a decrease in blood flow to the genital area,
sometimes even nerve damage.
But the biggest culprit is depression and anxiety.
Depression can be caused by the hormonal shifts
brought on by the diabetes. Depression can also be the
result of having to adjust your life around the
management of a chronic illness. Often when a person
is diagnosed with a chronic illness they have a period of
depression as they move through acceptance of the
illness and get adjusted to all the changes that the
illness brings on. Body image issues and aging can
have an effect on self esteem and can add to
depression.
Many people don’t even realize they are depressed
unless it is at extreme levels. There are medications to
alleviate depression but many actually decrease sexual
desire and arousal. One antidepressant that can help is
Wellbutrin as it is known to increase sexual desire.
I recommend that you talk with your doctor. Don’t let him
or her push you off. Your sexual health is an important
element in life experience and deserves attention!!
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Diabetes and Sexual Health