Leanne Jones (42) from South Wales She once had strong sexual appetite, but a few years ago everything changed, informs “I have become a passionate woman who can’t feel the excitement or orgasm,” describes the mother of two children. Partner Adam first took it personally. “He thought I was no longer interested in him,” Leanne says. In addition to problems in the bedroom, she was also bothered by fatigue and hearing loss.
Examinations revealed a shocking cause, Multiple sclerosis a a functional neurological disorder. „Damaged nerves interrupted the signals needed to excite or sensitivity. It is as if you disconnected the cable,“He explains. Adam has a hard time reconciling with it, but he decided to stay.” We are a team, “Lenne declares. Today Leanne openly talks about intimate difficulties on Tiktok to give courage to other patients.
“Sexuality is still taboo in multiple sclerosis, but many suffer from it,” he is saying. “Although the disease has brought problems with movement, sight or speech, I don’t want people to take it as punishment. It is still a lot to live,” he encourages others.
Multiple sclerosis and sexuality
- damaged nerves can lead To lose libido, sensitivity or to painful sex
- Open communication with a partner and doctor is crucial
- There are therapies and aids that they can improve intimate life
