How diabetes affects sexual health of women

Have you ever thought that  lack of your sexual desire can be caused by diabetes? Although they may seem totally different things, when diabetes is not well controlled can cause various health problems: in the eye, skin, kidneys, and yes, it can also affect your sex life. In this article, we will tell you more details, so that you can be alert and consult a specialist if you need to.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that although characterized by excess glucose or blood sugar is actually much more than that. Why? Because it affects the body's defense system and can lead to other problems that, at first glance, may not seem to be connected. Here are some examples: Diabetes can cause skin problems in the kidneys, eyes, and even sexuality regardless of whether they are male or female.

In another article Life and Health have already told you how diabetes can affect male sexuality , among other things causing sexual dysfunction.

Now, do women can also have problems with  sex life due to diabetes? Yes. Unfortunately, the answer to this question is yes.

Many women with diabetes may have decreased libido (sexual desire) and inability to achieve orgasm , vaginal dryness and more likely to have infections caused by fungi .

Vaginal dryness can be very annoying because it hampers to make lubricate during sex, which can make you feel pain during sex. To make matters worse, counter lubricants that help right now can further increase the risk of you from getting a fungal infection.

If you have vaginal dryness and want to use a lubricant, talk to the specialist , so he can advise you on which product to use or how to solve the problem. Also, ask your doctor everything you feel concerns about your sexuality and how it can affect diabetes.

Does it mean that having diabetes means have sexual problems? No, each person is different and the disease can affect them in different ways. Some have sexual problems, others have skin problems, others feel in vision and some people have no problem and keep their diabetes under control. Each with his own.

Here I offer some tips that you can implement to maintain a healthy sexual relationship even if you are diabetic:

• Stay away from alcohol, as this can reduce your level of blood glucose too quickly. If you want to have a drink, not to exceed one (if your doctor allows it) and accompany it with a light meal or to limit the effect of alcohol on blood glucose snack. Never drink on an empty stomach.

• Share with your partner and let him know the reasons for your lack of sexual interest, try to do something different like walking, gossiping, traveling, and other romantic activities that increase intimacy and closeness of the couple emotionally. All that will help later in the physical relationship.

• Seek help, especially through your doctor or your gynecologist. Do not be afraid to ask questions to your Doctor. Asked what alternatives can be safely used to prevent vaginal dryness or vaginal infections.

• Try to keep the level of blood sugar below the maximum accepted value. For that, in addition to following the specific instructions that give you the doctor, do regular  exercise and maintain a healthy diet.

Control of diabetes should be your priority as well as improve your quality of life that will also improve your sexual relationship. This, in turn, helps to improve diabetes because it leads to better circulation, better quality of sleep and rest, to relieve stress and elevate mood.

Feeling good and at ease with oneself are basic requirements for a full sex life, and you can achieve if you take the control of your diabetes and seek help if necessary. Do not give up!