You mean your competent? doctor hasn't given you all this sexual information already?
In simplest terms this should have stated; have sex as often as you can!
All
this is why you need to be doing lots of sex starting in the hospital, why the hell can't your
doctor get you fucking again?
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An orgasm a day keeps the doctor away!
In case you don't have a partner she could prescribe this.
Electrosex
And the benefits of marijuana for sex here:
Sex, Marijuana and Baby Booms
Sex is great for touching.
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The latest here:
Stroke Recovery May Miss a Key Dimension: Sexual Health
Stroke is the second leading cause of mortality worldwide and the third leading cause of disability-adjusted life-years lost. It is estimated that 1 in 6 people will experience a stroke during their lifetime. Most common long-term effects include speech impairment, difficulty with movement, and loss of functional independence.
Sexuality is another dimension of life that can be affected following a stroke. However, healthcare professionals do not systematically address this issue during the recovery process, regardless of their specialty, and do not consider sexual function as an integral component of rehabilitation, despite evidence that sexual satisfaction meaningfully contributes to patients' quality of life. Moreover, up to 75% of stroke survivors develop sexual dysfunction.
Most stroke survivors report feeling unsupported in addressing their sexual concerns because, during rehabilitation, they receive insufficient information and their sexuality is not considered an aspect of recovery to be assessed.
Sexual problems following stroke can be classified into direct and indirect causes. The direct causes include hemiparesis, spasticity, sensory deficits, and aphasia. Comorbidities, such as depression, hypertension, and other chronic conditions, as well as pharmacologic treatments prescribed before or after stroke, can also interfere with sexual function.
Indirect factors are related to disruptions across different phases of the human sexual response. In the classic Masters and Johnson model, these phases include excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. However, this linear model does not fully account for female sexual responses, and more integrative and dynamic alternative models have been proposed.
Sexual dysfunction following stroke has a multifactorial origin, in which the physical, psychological, and relational dimensions all play a role.
Therefore, effective sexual rehabilitation after stroke can be structured into five key areas.
1. Basic Activities and Self-Esteem
Patients must first come to terms with their new circumstances and challenges(WHY? YOUR FUCKING JOB IS TO GET THEM RECOVERED ENOUGH FOR SEX ON THEIR TERMS! You're that incompetent you can't do that?). Changes in their sexuality, including physical limitations(100% recovery and there won't be any limitations!) and effects on self-esteem, is the first aspect to address.
2. Recovering and Adapting the Affective-Sexual Relationship
It is essential to understand a patient's prior sexual life, relationship with their partner, fears, level of satisfaction, and expectations. On the basis of this assessment, , and sexuality should be adapted to the patient's new functional status.(You damned assholes and your tyranny of low expectations!)
3. Apply Feasible Sexual Behavior Tasks
Initially, without resorting to mechanical aids, the aim is to gradually increase desire and explore the erogenous zones previously familiar to the patient. Subsequently, the focus should shift to enhancing intimacy, reducing anxiety, and identifying new bodily sensations reported by patients.
4. Enhance New Erogenous Zones and Methods of Arousal
New body areas that may promote and enhance desire and arousal, such as the neck or back, should be explored. It may also be beneficial to incorporate fantasies shared by the couple, such as intimacy "games" that reinforce the emotional connection between partners.
5. Pharmacologic, Mechanical, and Support Aids Available
Clinicians should inform patients about the available therapeutic options and mechanical aids, including vacuum pumps, positioning cushions, and external stimulators, which can help compensate for functional limitations.
In conclusion, addressing poststroke sexuality must be systematically integrated into the overall rehabilitation process. Sexual dysfunction in these patients has a multifactorial origin, in which physical, psychological, and relational factors converge; thus, an interdisciplinary and individualized approach is needed. Providing information, support, and adaptive strategies not only promotes the recovery of sexual function but also contributes to improved self-esteem, stronger relationships between partners, and better quality of life. Incorporating the affective and sexual dimensions into clinical practice represents a meaningful step toward truly comprehensive, person-centered care.
This article was produced through an editorial collaboration between the Spanish Society of General and Family Physicians and Univadis Spain, part of the Medscape Professional Network.
Álvaro Morán Bayón, MD, is a family medicine physician in the Primary Care Management of Salamanca and an associate professor at the School of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
This story was translated from Univadis Italy.
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