Is it still possible to have a healthy s-x life with RA

[Mr_Judge_Benny_Hinn]

I feel guilty for not being able to cater to my partner's needs...She is understanding, but I still feel ashamed and inadequate!

[Bootoo]

you sound like a lovely person worrying about your partners feelings, i'm sure she gets that things will not be the same, talk your fears and feelings through with her. i felt the same for quite a while but my partner has been brilliant, and things worked out eventually.

[helixhelix]

Mmmm, yes. Inadequate is perhaps more a male response, but guilt is unisexual...

[Bandido]

With RA yes but with prednisone long term forget it. MTX doesn't help sex life though Nobody talks about it until it's too late. ED tabs help. Pain can be a distraction too. My urologist just said they should have talked about it. Try that with a rhumi. They seem to know little of the affects of their drugs and say no known effects... That says more about their lack of knowledge than reality. Good luck

[bpeal1]

You made find this booklet helpful nras.org.uk/publications/em...

[munchkin]

Your name sake certainly hasn't had any of these problems, from what I have heard, but I can only imagine how frustrated you feel.

[Ailsa-NRAS Partner NRAS]

Please do call our helpline, they can help and if you are interested put you in touch with another man of similar age (we have trained telephone support volunteers). You could also ask us for a copy of our booklet Emotions, Relationships and Sexuality. You're not alone. Talking about it with your partner, however difficult that may seem, is also really important.

Ailsa