I know this could be an awkward discussion topic, but I am struggling with it and hoping to learn some tricks of the trade, so to speak.

Are there many here who have experienced complete numbness in the nether region? Did you recover eventually?

In about 4 of my spinal lesion attacks, I have become completely numb down below, with extreme sensitivity to touch. The amazing part is if I can get past the pain and other unpleasant sensations (sometimes you just gotta', if even just for your partner), I do ultimately "finish". However, even that sensation is not all that pleasant either.

In my most recent attack, I was numb just to the pubic area, but not internally. This was more tolerable, but still not very pleasurable.

I know this can be a very long-term problem too, not just lasting several months as it has each time for me (so far). Has anyone ended up in that situation, and do you have some coping strategies, ie. in a relationship, you probably can't just say "no more, ever".

I imagine this can be a problem for men too, and even though they can use viagra, isn't it painful?

There other things just as important with intimacy, but when you are numb and hurting everywhere, I find any "closeness" very uncomfortable.

Any ideas or thoughts?

Cherie