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 [email protected] 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?



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!


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 [email protected] http://thelifecoachdr.com/coach/

Diabetes & Healthy Sexuality

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