Sexual Health & Diabetes

Introduction

A healthy sexual relationship is one of life's expectations and pleasures. When things go wrong, whether or not we have diabetes, many of us find it hard to accept that there might be a problem that may need to be treated. It's important to know this isn't something you need to face alone as there is a great deal of available support.

The most common sexual problem associated with diabetes is erectile dysfunction in men. Much less is known about sexual problems in women although those with poorly controlled diabetes are more likely to have frequent bouts of thrush.

In this Section

• Does diabetes cause sexual problems?
• Is the cause of erectile dysfunction physical or psychological?
• What actually goes wrong?
• How is erectile dysfunction treated?
• Does diabetes cause sexual problems in women?
• How to deal with sexual problems

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