Sexuality & MS: a guide for women
Published May 2011
Contents
- Introduction
- Section 1: A woman's sexual response
- Section 2: MS and sexual response
- How does MS affect sexual response?
- Sexual problems and practical solutions
- Section 3: Self-esteem
- Section 4: Intimate relationships
- Communicating with your partner
- Rediscovering intimacy
- Starting new relationships
- Section 5: Talking to healthcare professionals
- Section 6: Resources
- Games to play
- Organisations
- Publications
- Sex aids
- Section 7: The partner's perspective
- Adjusting to change
- What can you do to help?
- Looking after yourself
Authors
Nicki Ward-Abel
Lecturer/practitioner in multiple sclerosis, University of Central England, Birmingham
Nicki has worked with people affected by MS for over 10 years and has a special interest in providing support for sexual difficulties. Her experience of dealing with these sensitive issues highlighted the need for a book for women that not only describes how MS affects sexuality but also offers positive and practical advice.
Janice Sykes
Information Officer, MS Trust
Thank you to:
All the women with MS who have made this book possible through sharing their experiences
For their help in preparing this publication:
- Dr Elaine Cooper
- Prof Clare Fowler
- Ruth Hallam-Jones
- Vicki Matthews
- Andrew Yates