Diabetes & Healthy Sexuality

Diabetes, Sexuality & Sexual Satisfaction

Presented by:

Marlene Shiple, Ph.D. The Life Coach Dr./Counselors Associated,

Inc. One E. Camelback Rd., Suite #550 Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 266 – 6662 coach@thelifecoachdr.com http://thelifecoachdr.com/coach/

Human Sexuality * Important to health

Human Sexuality * Important to health * Important to well-being

Human Sexuality * Important to health * Important to well-being -- World Health

Organization, ‘74

Human Sexuality * Does diabetes lead to

impotence?

impotence? * Does diabetes lead to sexual dissatisfaction?

What is your experience?

What is your experience? … It matters!

The largest sexual organ … ?

The largest sexual organ: the Brain

The largest sexual organ: the Brain -- this is closely connected to the Mind

The largest sexual organ: the Brain -- this is closely connected to the MindA. What you expect … you get

The largest sexual organ: the Brain -- this is closely connected to the MindA. What you expect … you get -- conscious mind

The largest sexual organ: the Brain -- this is closely connected to the MindA. What you expect … you get -- conscious mind -- subconscious mind

The largest sexual organ: the Brain -- this is closely connected to the MindA. What you expect … you get -- conscious mind -- subconscious mind -- workings of each

The largest sexual organ: the Brain -- this is closely connected to the MindA. What you expect … you get -- conscious mind -- subconscious mind -- workings of eachB. NOT expect/look for something bad

Diabetes can cause complications

Diabetes can cause complications -- can affect sexual health

Diabetes can cause complications -- can affect sexual health -- can affect sexual activity

Possible Physical Reactions: a. Problems with Libido

Possible Physical Reactions: a. Problems with Libido b. Less Sexual Desire

Possible Physical Reactions: a. Problems with Libido b. Less Sexual Desire c. Less

Satisfaction

Satisfaction d. Fewer Orgasms

Satisfaction d. Fewer Orgasms e. Less

Lubrication

Satisfaction d. Fewer Orgasms e. Less Lubrication => More Avoidance

Possible Emotional Reactions

Possible Emotional Reactions -- High Incidence of -- Anxiety

Possible Emotional Reactions -- High Incidence of -- Anxiety -- Depression

Possible Emotional Reactions -- High Incidence of -- Anxiety -- Depression -- Fears about having Diabetes

Possible Emotional Reactions -- High Incidence of -- Anxiety -- Depression -- Fears about having Diabetes -- Fears about developing Sexual

Problems

Possible Mental Reactions

Possible Mental Reactions -- Stress about having Diabetes

Possible Mental Reactions -- Stress about having Diabetes -- Stress regarding beliefs about the

disease

disease -- Other thoughts: Undesirable

disease -- Other thoughts: Undesirable -- Not Sexy

disease -- Other thoughts: Undesirable -- Not Sexy Unattractive

In one study, 60% of women reported NO Sexual Dysfunction

Questions for Self-Awareness:

Questions for Self-Awareness:1. What is the purpose of Relationships?

Questions for Self-Awareness:1. What is the purpose of Relationships?2. What is the purpose of Sex?

Questions for Self-Awareness:1. What is the purpose of Relationships?2. What is the purpose of Sex?3. Are there other ways to create #2?

What?4. What do You need?

What?4. What do You need?5. What does your Partner need?

What?4. What do You need?5. What does your Partner need?6. What does your Relationship need?

Solutions: Multipart –

Solutions: Multipart –1. Basic Belief System

Solutions: Multipart –1. Basic Belief System -- for women: Most physical problems CAN be resolved!

Solutions: Multipart –1. Basic Belief System -- for women: Most physical problems CAN be resolved! -- for men: Most physical problems CAN be resolved!

To do so, must remove some Myths …

Solutions: Multipart –1. Basic Belief System a) Myth #1: Men are responsible for successful outcome of lovemaking

Solutions: Multipart –1. Basic Belief System a) Myth #1: Men are responsible for successful outcome of lovemaking b) Myth #2: Men must perform amazing sexual feats to please partner

Solutions: Multipart –1. Basic Belief System a) Myth #1: Men are responsible for successful outcome of lovemaking b) Myth #2: Men must perform amazing sexual feats to please partner c) Myth #3: If this does not happen, both should feel bad about ‘selves

Solutions: Multipart –1. Basic Belief System a) Myth #1: Men are responsible for successful outcome of lovemaking b) Myth #2: Men must perform amazing sexual feats to please partner c) Myth #3: If this does not happen, both should feel bad about ‘selves d) Corollary for woman: Mustn’t have male disappointed

Solutions: Multipart –1. Basic Belief System: Change it!

Solutions: Multipart –1. Basic Belief System: Change it!2. Talk to Medical Doctor

Solutions: Multipart –1. Basic Belief System: Change it!2. Talk to Medical Doctor3. Talk to Partner

Solutions: Multipart –1. Basic Belief System: Change it!2. Talk to Medical Doctor3. Talk to Partner4. Talk to Sexuality Therapist

Solutions: Multipart –1. Basic Belief System: Change it!2. Talk to Medical Doctor3. Talk to Partner4. Talk to Sexuality Therapist5. Practical Steps

Solutions: Practical Steps –

Solutions: Practical Steps –1. Use Fantasizing

Solutions: Practical Steps –1. Use Fantasizing2. Monitor food intake

Solutions: Practical Steps –1. Use Fantasizing2. Monitor food intake3. Increase exercise

Solutions: Practical Steps –1. Use Fantasizing2. Monitor food intake3. Increase exercise4. Examine medication side effects

Solutions: Practical Steps –1. Use Fantasizing2. Monitor food intake3. Increase exercise4. Examine medication side effects5. Take more time

Solutions: Practical Steps –1. Use Fantasizing2. Monitor food intake3. Increase exercise4. Examine medication side effects5. Take more time6. Use lubrication, estrogen suppositories

Solutions: Practical Steps –1. Use Fantasizing2. Monitor food intake3. Increase exercise4. Examine medication side effects5. Take more time6. Use lubrication, estrogen suppositories7. Adjust positions

Solutions: Practical Steps –1. Use Fantasizing2. Monitor food3. Increase exercise intake4. Examine medication side effects5. Take more time6. Use lubrication, estrogen suppositories7. Adjust positions8. Kegels

Solutions: Practical Steps –1. Use Fantasizing2. Monitor food3. Increase exercise4. Examine medication side effects5. Take more time6. Use lubrication, estrogen suppositories7. Adjust positions8. Kegels 9. Prevent infections

Presented by:

Marlene Shiple, Ph.D. The Life Coach Dr./Counselors

Associated, Inc. One E. Camelback Rd., Suite #550 Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 266 – 6662 coach@thelifecoachdr.com http://thelifecoachdr.com/coach/

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