Is it easy to find a partner and/or maintain relationship when you have Lichen Sclerosus?
People with experience in Lichen Sclerosus give their opinion on whether it is easy or not to have a partner or to maintain a realationship when you are diagnosed of Lichen Sclerosus. What are the possible difficulties in having a relationship?
Partners of those with Lichen Sclerosus need to be very patient and understanding since the disease often effects a couple’s sex life. Intercourse may be difficult for many, or impossible for some. However, a couple can find other ways to be intimate. The use of dilatory help to keep the vagina stretched out and help prevent fusing. Patients are encouraged to have sex as much as possible to keep things in working order. Some women find there is a lack of sexual feeling, particularly if the clitoral hood has fused over the clitoris.
10/8/17 by Cindy 3050
Woah, it takes an extremely understanding man to support a woman with LS.
My advice, get yourself to a manageable state and be honest. Investigate procedures that can help if you are sexually active. Hold on to an understanding partner ..... they are more priceless than 'gold'.
It can be challenging. But if you are with the right person they will be supportive of your needs. Depending on your severity it can cause intimacy issues. But there are ways that can help, including dialators, lube, patience
8/25/18 by Tbreck 2500
It is not easy to find a partner, because it will be difficult to have sex and most people haven't heard of LS.
10/11/18 by Allicia 2500
I have been married for 35 years and about 6 weeks ago I found out that I have LS, I have a great partner who understands my (our) problem, our sex life is not very active at the moment, but that does not bother either of us we still love each other to bits, the most importent part of our love life is that we are always there for one and other, to us love isn't only about the sex but being there to support each other throughout life now and what's still to come
3/23/19 by kittybv 200
I have been married for 35 years and about 6 weeks ago I found out that I have LS, I have a great partner who understands my (our) problem, our sex life is not very active at the moment, but that does not bother either of us we still love each other to bits, the most importent part of our love life is that we are always there for one and other, to us love isn't only about the sex but being there to support each other throughout life now and what's still to come
3/23/19 by kittybv 200
It is not easy on your partner or potential partner.
4/26/19 by Kelly 3100
Many people who suffer from LS find it extremely hard or sometimes impossible to be intimate with a partner due to the pain of having sex. Many women and men with LS shy away from getting a new partner for fear of the pain or them not understanding.
5/26/19 by Emma 3560
Absolutely to your first 2 questions. Be up front. See if they love you for you and not for your body. Explain that this may go in and out of remission. be nurturing and caring, and sensual but realize that penetration may be very painful and often not possible.
8/22/19 by Diann 2500
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