@RoseBauerMaudeI am very active on this group but that is because I am one of those "people who need people" in the words of that Barbara Streisand song. It is dead simple to use this chat room and I hope you try to visit us more often. I have several special friends that I keep in pretty close touch with. Being a gayman with no family and only one living relative I have alwayslooked for a little kindness from strangers. Also who knows more about many technical issues presented by the disease then us folks. By the way does dopamine give your sexlife a boost? There have been many interesting and frank and helpful answers to this question Rose.

Everything I have read says, yes.

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, Hmmm, Can I plead the 5th on that one!? ... Seriously now, I believe dopamine is supposed to be a "feel-good" chemical, which would probably have an effect on your libido, in what I would consider a positive manner. I hope I do not embarrass anyone, especially myself, but I am approaching 56, and I do not wish for that part of my life to be over. However, I have symptoms which make some difficulties. I sure could add a whole lot of humor to this subject but I do not want to offend anyone.

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@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member, yes, dopamine can make you hypersexual. That's what I was taught in nursing school, 36 years ago.

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In general, slowed movements, muscle tremors, and rigidity can intrude upon one’s lovemaking abilities. The physical pain that may accompany such can also make sex painful or uncomfortable. Often fatigued and unable to control body movements, the person with Parkinson’s may find pleasures diminished as they are forced to be more passive.

Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Since Parkinson’s Disease impacts the central nervous system, men with Parkinson’s Disease may find themselves unable to attain or maintain an erection, let alone ejaculate. Issues with blood circulation to the penis and pelvic muscles can further lend themselves to ED.

Vaginal dryness: Women with Parkinson’s Disease may experience inadequate lubrication, the result of which is painful sex, with bladder infections quite common.

Lack of climax: Between reduced sexual feeling and functioning, both sexes may not be able to attain orgasm, even when sexually active.

Hypersexuality: While occurring in less than 1 percent of Parkinson’s patients, a person may develop a compulsive sex drive from antiparkinsonian medications (levodopa combined with a dopamine agonist).

Couples must be willing to adapt their sexual patterns, attitudes, and habits, lest they face more problems. This may involve using lubrication, trying different forms of stimulation, and exploring new positions. Parkinson’s can provide you with the opportunity to redefine sexual intimacy – in many ways for the better. But only if you let it!

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