Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a way to keep diabetes out of the bedroom? Unfortunately, about half of all people with diabetes are likely to develop a sexual complication that interferes with their ability to participate fully in intimate activity. The good news is, there are many effective treatments that can help.
The issues
Men. According to the landmark Massachusetts Male Aging Study, men with diabetes are three times more likely to develop erectile dysfunction (ED) than other men. That’s the persistent inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection adequate for penetration. The study also noted that men with diabetes are more likely to develop ED 10 to 15 years earlier than those without diabetes. Additional common male issues include reduced sexual desire, lower self-esteem, performance anxiety, and orgasm/ejaculation challenges.
Women with diabetes also have a greater risk of sexual complications than those without
