Sex and Relationships

Sex and Relationships

Can Chronic Pain Relief Be Playful? The Unexpected Benefits of Sexual Activity

Living with chronic pain may hamper sexual desire. But it just might offer the pain relief you've been searching for.

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When the Fairy Tale Ends: Divorce with a Chronic Illness

Divorce is difficult under the best of circumstances. Having a chronic illness complicates matters further. Be sure to consider all the legal, financial, social, and other implications before you proceed.

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How to Create and Keep Boundaries When You Have a Chronic Illness

IBD and other chronic illnesses can take a toll on how we value ourselves. But prioritizing our own needs is important for maintaining our physical and mental health.

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How to be Supportive When Your Partner Has a Chronic Condition

When your partner lives with a chronic condition it can be hard to know the best ways to support them. Here's how I would want a partner to support me in my daily life with chronic illness.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Psoriatic Arthritis

Talking about your condition with adults is hard enough. How — and how much — should you share with your kids? Psoriatic arthritis advocate and father Joel Nelson shares his experience and tips.

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6 Ways to Use the Spoon Theory to Improve Communication in Your Relationship

Communication is key to any healthy relationship. The spoon theory, a popular metaphor in the chronic condition community, is a tool that can help strengthen your bond.

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6 Tips for Better Sex with Psoriatic Arthritis

Symptoms, treatments, and more can make intimacy uncomfortable when you're living with psoriatic arthritis. Five sex experts share their best tips to revive your sex life.

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7 Tips for Talking with Friends and Family About Your Chronic Illness

Letting your loved ones know about your symptoms, triggers, and boundaries can help them better support you — and help you feel less alone. Writer and activist Nia G. explains how she approaches those conversations with her friends and family.

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8 Things I Learned During My First Year of Being a Parent with Chronic Illness

Being able to have kids was my first surprise. I've faced a lot of other challenges and surprises in the first year of my son's life. Here's what I learned and my advice.

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How to Create Holiday Boundaries When You Have a Chronic Condition

When you're living with a chronic condition, understanding and communicating your needs is imperative. These boundaries can be especially important during the busy holiday season.

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How Online Chronic Illness Communities Have Impacted My Experience with Psoriatic Arthritis

People often ask me how I've survived 21 years with psoriatic arthritis. My response is always the same: with the support of online chronic illness communities.

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5 Benefits of Disclosing Your Diagnosis While Dating

There is so much power, beauty, and potential that exists in revealing your health condition to a new dating partner.

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Sex, Communication, and Chronic Pain

How the kink community helped me confront unsafe patterns and foster empowering sexual connections.

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Living with a Chronic Illness Can Be Isolating — These Tips Can Help

Even when it feels hard to reach out, taking small actions can help us feel more connected to others.

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How to Communicate When Loved Ones Aren’t Accepting of Your Chronic Illness

Having a chronic illness can be a challenging experience, and it can feel even more challenging without the full support of those closest to you.

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What Confronting Arthritis Pain Taught Me About Being My Body’s Best Advocate

Navigating a chronic condition on your own terms can be challenging, especially when family members think they know best.

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The Importance of Setting Boundaries When You’re Living with a Chronic Condition — and How to Get Started

Your energy is too precious to be wasted on plans and activities that don't serve your health.

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Think You Can’t Have Good Sex After a Chronic Illness Diagnosis? Think Again

Your sex life shouldn't be halted because of bad advice, embarrassed doctors, or a lack of knowledge.

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Love and Disability: How to Tell Your Date About Your Chronic Illness

Knowing your person is out there doesn’t make disclosing your health history any easier, but these tips can help.