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Type 2 diabetes and sexual health problems are inextricably linked. In fact, many people report that they experience conditions such as decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, dryness, etc. when they have type 2 diabetes. Therefore, it is advisable to perform sex in the urine. how is the road?
1. Sexual health problems affecting people with diabetes
Some common sexual health problems in people with type 2 diabetes usually include decreased libido or loss of sex drive. This has huge implications for patients who had a strong sex drive or had an abundant sex life before being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Causes of decreased sex drive with type 2 diabetes often include the following factors:
Side effects of medications for depression or high blood pressure. Hormonal disorder or imbalance. Depression. The body lacks energy. Frequent anxiety, stress, or relationship problems with your partner.
2. Effects of Diabetic Neuropathy on Sexual Health
Diabetic neuropathy is a form of nerve damage that is linked to diabetes and contributes to a number of sexual health problems, including numbness, pain, or loss of sensation in the genitals. These conditions can cause erectile dysfunction (ED) in men.
On the other hand, diabetic neuropathy can also inhibit orgasm, making it difficult for both men and women to feel sexual arousal. These consequences can make sex in people with diabetes painful or difficult.
3. Sexual problems in men with type 2 diabetes
According to research, the most common sexual health problem in men with type 2 diabetes is erectile dysfunction (ED). In certain cases, diabetes in men is discovered while the person is being treated for ED.
The inability to achieve or maintain an erection until ejaculation in men with type 2 diabetes can be caused by damage to the muscles, nerves, or blood vessel structures. Approximately 50% of men with type 2 diabetes will experience erectile dysfunction at some point.
Men with diabetes have low libido and erectile dysfunction can occur as a side effect of some medications. Several other conditions that accompany type 2 diabetes also contribute to ED, including:
Obesity . Depression. Frequent anxiety. High Blood Pressure. No or little exercise. Another sexual health problem men can face is retrograde ejaculation. This is a complication of type 2 diabetes in men, usually occurs when semen is released into the bladder instead of out of the penis as usual.
The main cause of retrograde ejaculation in men with diabetes is dysfunction of the internal sphincter - which plays the role of opening and closing the passages in the body. In addition, abnormally high glucose levels in the blood can also cause nerve damage in the sphincter muscles and lead to retrograde ejaculation.
4. Sexual health problems in women with type 2 diabetes
For women, one of the most common sexual health problems associated with type 2 diabetes is vaginal dryness. Drought can be the result of reduced blood flow to the genitals or hormonal changes in the body. Vaginal dryness is considered the leading cause of low sex drive in women with diabetes and difficulty achieving orgasm.
In addition, women with type 2 diabetes are also at increased risk of vaginitis and infections. Both of these conditions can cause pain during sex. In addition, nerve damage in the bladder also contributes to urinary incontinence during sex.
Not stopping there, women with type 2 diabetes also have high rates of urinary tract infections (UTIs). The condition also makes sex more uncomfortable and painful.
5. How to help prevent the effects of diabetes on sexual health
Sexual problems in type 2 diabetics can cause a lot of trouble and anxiety. However, sexual dysfunction can be completely prevented through eating a healthy and balanced diet, combined with physical activity and medication. Here are ways to help you limit the impact of type 2 diabetes on sexual health:
Choose the right time to have sex for people with diabetes
You can try to change The time to have sex is when the body's energy is at its highest, because night is not always the right time to have sex. You can choose to have sex in the morning or afternoon, as long as it feels right for you.
Using lubricants helps to overcome dryness in women
For women with type 2 diabetes and facing some sexual problems related to this disease can use gel slippery to reverse vaginal dryness. Women should choose a water-based lubricant, designed specifically for sexual activities and without the risk of damaging the diaphragm or condom during sex. Another way to help moisturize the intimate area, reduce dryness and increase libido in women with type 2 diabetes is using vaginal tablets.
Using erectile dysfunction medicine for men
For men with type 2 diabetes accompanied by erectile dysfunction can overcome this condition and enjoy sex life by taking medication prescription erectile dysfunction treatment. In addition, men can also choose a number of other methods such as penis implants or sucking blood into the penis with a vacuum pump.
Improve sexual health with hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help both men and women effectively deal with problems such as diabetes, low libido, and problems. erectile dysfunction or vaginal dryness. Currently, several hormone replacement therapies are commonly used, including vaginal tablets, creams or vaginal rings.
Maintain overall health for a healthy sex life
People with type 2 diabetes should strive to maintain good overall health for a healthy sex life, especially controlling Control blood sugar at the right level. Sex is inherently a form of exercise in the sense of using energy, so you need to pay attention to your blood sugar levels.
If you are taking drugs that increase insulin levels in the body, hypoglycemia can also occur during sex. Therefore, you should consider carefully checking your blood sugar before entering "love".
Besides, you should also know that activities that are good for the heart also bring many benefits to the genitals and sexual function. People with diabetes should develop a lifestyle that promotes cardiovascular health to increase blood circulation to the genitals, thereby improving sexual problems.
One of the activities that you should choose is regular exercise. What's more, exercise also helps people with type 2 diabetes improve their energy levels, appearance, and mood, which in turn boosts confidence in sex.
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Reference source: healthline.com
