IC Disease

There are many chronic illnesses out there that can leave people feeling so much pain and fatigue that sex is the last thing on their minds.  With all the demands of living daily life - working, taking care of a home, raising children - sex is the one enjoyable part of life that usually goes but it shouldn’t. 

The American Academy of Family Physicians has some great suggestions on how you can still enjoy sex despite being sick and in pain.  Here are some of their suggestions:

• Plan sex around the times of the days that you feel the best and have the most energy. 
• I know it sounds easier than what it really is, but try to get as much rest as you can and try to relax as much as possible.
• Don’t have sex within two hours of eating a meal.
• Take your pain medicine at least 30 minutes before having sexual relations.
• Alcohol and tobacco/smoking can both affect sexual performance so limit using these. 
• Most importantly - HAVE FUN!!