Sexual issues-you have been forewarned

June 24, 2004

OK

What's the difference between a vacuum cleaner and MS ?

You need to plug in a vacuum cleaner before it sucks.

PLEASE DON'T TAKE THE FILTHY VIEW OF THAT JOKE, not my intention.

OK I hope we all have a smile now.

Yes I am married and it has been said that, with MS, `things' do

not

rise to the occasion or the pot does not get hot, depending on

weather you stand or sit during urination.

It is a loss of our (some of us) enjoyment in this small act in life

and a small loss to physically share the affection that we have for

each other. It saddens me that we cannot express in this particular

fashion, but we get on with our lives and our love for each other.

We have tried a few different medications, but it dose not

feel 'natural', it all seems so premeditated.

The 'NEED' is not really paramount, simply a fond memory, that I

would like, for us, to visit again.

OK WARNING Now for the not so shy version

I have been married for 4 years now with limited sexual interactions

with my wife in that time.

I have tried a few medications as well as the pump with the ring and

injections. They are, at best, like putting air into a tire with a

leak, lasts long enough to get there, then . . . . nothing. Sex

is/was a spontaneous thing that came upon me, or my wife, but now I

need to plan, at least, an hour ahead. 'Quickies'/spontaneity are a

thing of the past.

I will be starting LDN next week and was wondering if anyone had

noticed any other possible symptom improvements? This question

applies to both sitters and standers alike.

I would enjoy a forward exchange on this topic, I am not the most

comfortable in this public field, but I am sure there are a few of

you that may be hiding as I have done.

If you feel a private post is appropriate, I would still look

forward to reading your thoughts / experiences. My discretion is

guaranteed

We all need to keep smiling

XGRAF

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