All questions about Lupus

What about sex?

Fatigue, pain and how someone feels about their body can all affect sex and closeness. Talking about it gently helps.

The full answer, with the sources, is in the guide.

Sources

• Linton et al.: Painfully reassuring? The effects of validation on emotions and adherence in a pain test (European Journal of Pain)

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