Arthritis Life

Relationships, Intimacy and Sex with Arthritis

Episode Summary

Have you ever wondered how rheumatoid arthritis can affect your relationships and sex life? In this episode, five young women sit down and discuss their best advice for having satisfying intimate relationships. This includes practical tips and strategies for communicating and advocating for yourself in a relationship.

Episode Notes

Navigating intimate relationships while managing a chronic illness can be tricky - how and when do you disclose your disability?  How do you experiment with sexual positions without “ruining the mood?” Is it possible to communicate with your partner in a way that’s respectful and empowering?

In this episode, five panelists share their best advice for *all* aspects of romantic and intimate relationships, including: 

*Trigger warning - in minutes 30-40 there are descriptions of pressuring and coercion into sex without protection

**This episode discusses adult topics (sex) and includes explicit language.

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*For full speaker bios, see www.myarthritislife.net