Relationships, sex and intimacy
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Videos, webinars and podcasts
Sexual dysfunction and MS
Videos, webinars and podcasts
In this five-minute video an expert, from the Associação Brasileira de Esclerose Múltipla, gives an overview of the possible affects…
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Associação Brasileira de Esclerose Múltipla
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Portuguese Sexuality and MS: the pelvic floor
Videos, webinars and podcasts
In this edition of the Sexuality and MS series by Esclerosis Multiple Argentina, experts Liliana Saccoccia and Marcela Polonsky discuss…
ORGANISATION:
Esclerosis Múltiple Argentina
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Spanish Sexuality and MS: to feel or not to feel, that is the question
Videos, webinars and podcasts
In this edition of the Sexuality and MS series by Esclerosis Multiple Argentina, expert sexologist Jennifer Selles talks about sexual…
ORGANISATION:
Esclerosis Múltiple Argentina
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Spanish Sexuality and MS: a tantric look at desire
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In this edition of the Sexuality and MS series by Esclerosis Multiple Argentina, expert sexologist Jennifer Selles talks about desire.…
ORGANISATION:
Esclerosis Múltiple Argentina
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Spanish Sexuality and MS: an introduction
Videos, webinars and podcasts
In this edition of the Sexuality and MS series by Esclerosis Multiple Argentina, expert sexologist Jennifer Selles introduces the topic…
ORGANISATION:
Esclerosis Múltiple Argentina
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Spanish Sexuality and MS
Videos, webinars and podcasts
This webinar provides a detailed presentation on sexuality, sexual health and reproductive health in people with MS. The webinar covers…
ORGANISATION:
Esclerosis Múltiple Uruguay
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Spanish Sexuality & MS: Get out of the taboo corner
Videos, webinars and podcasts
Sex and MS is often considered a taboo topic. This webinar discusses the topic of sex and MS in an…
ORGANISATION:
Swiss Multiple Sclerosis Society
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German How to be a sexual woman with a diagnosis of MS (Webinar)
Videos, webinars and podcasts
Intimacy and sexuality are major contributors to our quality of life and can be significantly affected by a MS. In…
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MS Australia
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English Sex, sexuality and MS podcast
Videos, webinars and podcasts
In this podcast, sex and relationship therapist Dr Redelman discusses sex and sexuality for people living with MS. Sex and…
ORGANISATION:
MS Australia
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English
Ask an MS Expert: Let’s talk about sex and MS
Videos, webinars and podcasts
In this webinar, Clinical Psychologist Dr Linda Mona, leads a discussion on how MS can affect sexual feelings and functions.…
ORGANISATION:
National MS Society USA
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English Relationships during COVID-19
Videos, webinars and podcasts
In this video, Orlaith McManus – chartered physiotherapist and mindfulness teacher, discusses relationships. She explores the dynamics of relationships and…
ORGANISATION:
MS Ireland
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English Dating with MS
Videos, webinars and podcasts
Dating will likely change in some way following a diagnosis of MS. In this video people with MS tell their…
ORGANISATION:
National MS Society USA
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English Sexuality and Multiple Sclerosis #8 – Questions & Answers
Videos, webinars and podcasts
In this last video, Dr Vânia Beliz refers some strategies to deal with the fatigue caused by MS. She also…
ORGANISATION:
Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla
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Portuguese Sexuality and Multiple Sclerosis #7 – Questions & Answers
Videos, webinars and podcasts
In this video, Dr Vânia Beliz starts the ‘question and answers’ segment. Encourages people not to be afraid to talk…
ORGANISATION:
Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla
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Portuguese Sexuality and Multiple Sclerosis #6 – use of condoms
Videos, webinars and podcasts
In addition to preventing STDs and unwanted pregnancies, wearing a condom can bring other benefits, such as delaying ejaculation in…
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Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla
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Portuguese Sexuality and Multiple Sclerosis #5 – decreased genital sensation and stimulating products
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As the lack or loss of genital sensation is one of the problems most frequently reported by people with MS,…
ORGANISATION:
Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla
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Portuguese Sexuality and Multiple Sclerosis #4 – importance of talking about sexuality
Videos, webinars and podcasts
In this video, Dr Vânia Beliz stresses the crucial role of communication for an intimate life with more quality. She…
ORGANISATION:
Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla
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Portuguese Sexuality and Multiple Sclerosis #3 – most common sexual problems
Videos, webinars and podcasts
In the third episode of this series, Dr Vânia Beliz talks about the most common sexual problems both in men…
ORGANISATION:
Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla
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Portuguese Sexuality and Multiple Sclerosis #2 – sexual response and sexual dysfunction
Videos, webinars and podcasts
Dr Vânia Beliz first addresses the phases of the sexual response, pointing to the importance of identifying the phase(s) where…
ORGANISATION:
Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla
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Portuguese Sexuality and Multiple Sclerosis #1 – barriers in addressing sexuality and/or sex
Videos, webinars and podcasts
In this video, Dr Vânia Beliz talks about the main barriers in addressing sexuality and/or sex. Stresses the importance of…
ORGANISATION:
Sociedade Portuguesa de Esclerose Múltipla
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Portuguese From a Loved One’s Perspective: Depression (Common Symptom of MS)
Videos, webinars and podcasts
Depression is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Partners and family members of MS can also experience…
ORGANISATION:
National MS Society USA
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English Sex life and MS
Videos, webinars and podcasts
Sex and intimacy can be challenging topics to talk about, even though they’re common for people with and without MS.…
ORGANISATION:
Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla, MSIF
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English, Arabic, Czech, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Finnish, Icelandic Written resources
Sexuality & MS
Written resources
People with MS often have difficult questions about how their MS could affect their sex life. This guide examines significant…
ORGANISATION:
Associazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla
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Italian
Intimacy & sexuality
Written resources
Intimacy refers to all of the ways, both verbal and non-verbal, in which partners connect with one another and enjoy…
ORGANISATION:
National MS Society USA
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English, Spanish
A guide for support partners
Written resources
Providing loving care can be deeply satisfying but also physically and emotionally exhausting, especially for the primary support partner. Because…
ORGANISATION:
National MS Society USA
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English
Understanding sexuality and MS
Written resources
Symptoms of sexual dysfunction are a frequent experience of both men and women with MS. Sex and intimacy is an…
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France Sclerose En Plaques (FranceSEP)
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French
Sex, Touch and Relationships in times of coronavirus
Written resources
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many people to ask questions about touching, kissing and sexual relations. Touch is a source…
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Israel MS Society
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English, Arabic, Russian
Intimacy and Sexuality
Written resources
Sexuality and intimate relationships are a significant part of life and well-being. For most people, sexuality and its expression are…
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MSIF
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English, German, Italian, Spanish