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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

How Diabetes Affects a Woman’s Sexual Health

Sex is good for diabetes. It’s good for the heart and circulation, helps sleep, and improves mood. So why are many women with diabetes not enjoying sex?

The reason, of course, is that although sex may be good for diabetes, having diabetes is not always good for sex. Nerve damage, or neuropathy, can make it difficult to have orgasms, and can cause vaginal dryness, making intercourse painful. Bruising from injections and fears about blood sugar plummeting can zap your self-confidence. And if you wear an insulin pump, where does it fit into intimacy?


As with most diabetes complications, high blood sugar levels are often the cause of sexual side effects, so keeping them under control is the No. 1 strategy. But even women with tight control of their blood sugars can face some sexual challenges. Here are some common problems and ways to conquer them.  

Full details: http://goldeneramart-healthjunction.com/how-diabetes-affects-a-womans-sexual-health-2/

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