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Old 04-30-2014, 09:04 AM #1
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is it possible/likely that the libido thing is just because of I don't want to deal with the pain?
As a chronic painee, I would say it's likely a factor. CP alters many pathways in the brain. For some, spontaneity is a fond memory; even with planning/scheduling, things can be tentative at best.

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As a chronic painee, I would say it's likely a factor. CP alters many pathways in the brain. For some, spontaneity is a fond memory; even with planning/scheduling, things can be tentative at best.

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If that's the case, do you have any ideas on how to deal with it? I want my exciting sex life back, but I'd be happy with having a regular (as in regularly having sex) sex life back.
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Still figuring that out/working on it ourselves.

Some of my reticence is due to our pain particulars being quite different, and I don't want to presume.

As far as libido goes, CP can raise havoc with hormones—particularly testosterone (but others as well), which works in similar ways for both men & women (except that women have/need only about 10% what men do). I want to emphasize it's not about additional/excess amounts; it's about testing first, and replacing/supplementing only what is deficient to get back to normal.

Testosterone Replacement in Chronic Pain Patients

Testosterone Replacement in Female Chronic Pain Patients

As far as the practical aspects:

RSD and SEX

sex with crps

sex with chronic pain

I know I don't need to tell you the importance of communication, commitment (to keep trying as well as to each other), and humor.

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Mindfulness Meditation was just suggested, as it can be done during...

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Thanks. I used to try this a little but for some reason or another it is one of those things that just fell by the wayside for me. I'll look more into it again.
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