The most common chronic disease that affects sexual health is cardiovascular disease. The co-morbidities such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking tend to cause atherosclerosis of the vasculature to male genitalia. This in turn results in the narrowing of blood vessels causing erectile dysfunction. Other non-communicable diseases such as obesity and metabolic syndrome are also known to render sexual dysfunction, as they induce a decrease in sexual libido for men.
The common myth about chronic illnesses is that sufferers are just too ill for sex, with fear of sex resulting in sudden death. Although many chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and organ failures may be debilitating, most patients can have a normal life, including sex life, especially with adequate control of the disease. The other myth about sex and chronic diseases is the fear of worsening of renal impairment with regular sexual activities.
Sex is completely possible despite the diagnosis of chronic illness. In fact, intimacy is well known to help to decrease tension and boost immunity. Many studies have demonstrated couples with active sex life tend to have better disease control. Open communication of concerns between couples will allow different approaches to physical intimacy. This can build up to more intense intimacy with improved confidence.
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