having sex while on dialysis

[okarol]

You can easily have sex as a dialysis patient

WOW! Thats great news since I was not having much luck at that before my kidneys failed!

[del]

No problems with sex here!!  I think they ut something in the solution when you are doing nocturnal. 

[okarol]

  

[alohacandy]

Just found this thread and I'm DEFINITELY going to recommend it to some of my patients.  Love it!       Keep it up! (so to speak!)

[Quickfeet]

I haven't read the 13 pages in this thread. Here is my two cents. fatigue, stress, depression, pain, worry all play a big part in sex drive; even when you aren't on dialysis.

[sutphendriver]

Yes but sex cures, fatigue, stress, depression, pain, and worry!  Do it now, and often!  Never give up.....

[CharmedMist]

Interesting thread, coming from the spouse here though, I can say that it has officially been 3 1/2 years since we've had sex.... at least in the traditional sense.

Dialysis for a man can be difficult in that way from what I've heard. We've tried Viagra and all the others, with no success.  With that being said, there are many things you can do as a couple to have intimacy and fulfillment.

It can be difficult for the spouse, who's sexual desires have not diminished. But the key is to create intimacy in every area of your life. And as we all know, intimacy is so much more than just "sex".

[okarol]

Sexuality and Intimacy on In-Center Hemodialysis

Being on dialysis can affect how you feel about how attractive and desirable you are to your partner. Changes in how your body looks because of dialysis and not feeling physically well can make you less interested in being intimate. But relationships are more than just sex and intimacy can take many forms. Holding hands, taking quiet walks, remembering and sharing special moments can help both you and your partner to remember what is really important in your relationship.

Talk with your partner about how dialysis makes you feel about your body and how you think it affects your partner. Don’t assume that if your partner doesn’t approach you that it’s because he or she no longer finds you attractive. They may not know if your doctor has told you that having sex is okay. They may be afraid of hurting you or damaging the catheter if you have one. Talking things through can help you and your partner to discover new ways to be intimate with each other.
Men with kidney failure may have problems with lack of desire for sex or with erectile dysfunction. This may be somewhat less likely with nocturnal hemodialysis than with conventional hemodialysis, because you get about twice as much treatment. Kidney failure can lead to reduced levels of testosterone. This can be measured with a blood test, and treated with injections or a skin patch. Even though it can be hard to talk to someone about your sexuality concerns, your doctor and social worker are trained to listen and provide advice and referrals to other professionals that can help you. Fertility can be reduced in men and women who have kidney failure. If you want to have children, talk with your doctor before you attempt pregnancy. He or she can evaluate your current and past medical history, offer options or refer you to a specialist if necessary. Men with kidney failure have fathered a child and women have given birth. Every person’s situation is different, however. If it’s not physically possible for you to have a child, it’s important to remember that there are many ways in which you can make a difference in the life of a child.

from http://www.ultracare-dialysis.com/engine/renderpage.asp?textsize=l&pid=s0094

[-Lady Noir-]

For those on APD.. it can get a little 'kinky'
 

[okarol]

For those on APD.. it can get a little 'kinky'
 

[Aubrey]

I can barely get it up since I started dialysis. (Sorry - wrong symbol) - (but, no - there isn't one for what I want.)

[jp]

thats impossible..

[-Lady Noir-]

Obviously not..

[mogee]

I am glad women have nothing to get up

we can fake

How do you fake wet?

[mike lane]

having sex yes thts not the problem getting them to come back is everyone i meet say it doesnt matter just before they stop call ok but the one that wants to cheat and still see me i don't need

[mike lane]

Do any mans have sex while on dialysis and if so do u take Viagra or have a sex drive any more and can u still get it up HONEST question this is not a joke 

Edited: fixed subject line error: Boxman, Moderator

i still go dancing and i still having no problem with that but being honest with weman they drop me faster than i can give them my number as long as i dont say anything about being on dialysis they are fine but telling the truth they run away i wish i could get one to stay that's all i want

[cytoxin]

On Dialysis?  I've had sex during dialysis!  /lol  You just have to be real careful with the cables getting all tangled up.

[Dragonette]

I had not thought of it in quite that way before now. Peanut butter, peanut butter, peanut butter, as my sister would say as she tries to get out of the conversation!

When I was on dialysis, I would have rather had the peanut butter LOL.

[okarol]

When I was on dialysis, I would have rather had the peanut butter LOL.

[-Lady Noir-]

On Dialysis?  I've had sex during dialysis!  /lol  You just have to be real careful with the cables getting all tangled up.

Kinky!

Double the goodness! 

[HouseOfDialysis]

On Dialysis?  I've had sex during dialysis!  /lol  You just have to be real careful with the cables getting all tangled up.

I take my hat off to you!

It seems my catheter is a bit of a turn off.

[Quickfeet]

I'm looking forward to all this sex I'm going to get when I go on dialysis in six months time...

 

I still love this quote

[TexanSummer]

One thing I can say on this subject.....oddly enough, hubby's drive has not gotten worse....in fact.....I can't keep up with him!!! I don't know how much more of this I can take! Each day he goes to D....I get tossed on the bed after I get home from work....

Is it possible to have the tubes wired wrong?? Could the blood not be going back to the right areas???   

[Chris]

 

[okarol]

One thing I can say on this subject.....oddly enough, hubby's drive has not gotten worse....in fact.....I can't keep up with him!!! I don't know how much more of this I can take! Each day he goes to D....I get tossed on the bed after I get home from work....

Is it possible to have the tubes wired wrong?? Could the blood not be going back to the right areas???   

Ha!