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What About Sex? - Page 4

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Jul 17, 1998

Those of us with fibromyalgia still have sexual feelings, and depending upon our own individual circumstances, we need to feel free to continue to explore these feelings. Self-gratification or masturbation is nothing to be ashamed of, and mutual masturbation may also be important for releasing tension when intercourse is too painful. Denying ourselves sexual desire because we feel that certain behaviors are wrong is not helpful for ourselves physically or emotionally, or how we view ourselves in relation to others.

Acceptance of ourselves just as we are isn't always easy when we are living with a chronic condition, but as human beings we have the right to enjoy life, feel sexual and sensual, and be caressed and held in a loving manner no matter what our current situation in life has presented to us.

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18. Aug 6, 2003 6:20 PM
In response to message posted by Judy151:

Judy...walking yes! Stretching...yes! Giving up Chocolate now that Splenda and the like are ...

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17. Aug 6, 2003 3:49 PM
In response to message posted by ThorsteinnT:

I have had fibro. for approx.3 yrs. I found the best thing to do is Stay Away From ...

-- posted by Judy151

16. Oct 3, 1998 8:25 PM
Jacquelyn Keller

I finally got time to do some catching up on my reading, so my response is late. But even so, I wanted to respond because this is an important subject that I usually don't see dis ...

-- posted by JacquelynK

15. Aug 3, 1998 8:28 AM
Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson
Thanks Cynthia and all of you who responded to the article. A few years ago I was in so much pain that sex was nearly unbearable for me. I remember nights when I would lie ...

-- posted by ThorsteinnT

14. Jul 25, 1998 7:25 PM
Thank's Joy and Wanda.

At least you two weren't chicken..*g...Both of you made good comments and suggestions, and knowing just how difficult it was for me to write this article, I know that it was ...

-- posted by Jausten

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