Being in an intimate relationship is very important to me, and I am currently not in an intimate relationship. I feel there are barriers to me dating, and I feel differently about intimacy than before I was diagnosed. I am experiencing physical barriers to a satisfying intimate relationship including erectile disfunction from medication. I am not experiencing any emotional barriers to a satisfying intimate relationship. I have undertaken treatments that have impacted positively or negatively on my relationship, for example medications or procedures such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). Madopar doubled to 250mg causing impotence. The factors impacting on my ability to have an intimate relationship include worry about the future, tremor, self-esteem issues and negative body image. I have experienced a lack of sexual desire, changes in sexual function and difficulty with getting or keeping an erection. Strategies that are useful or may be useful include focusing more on casual intimacy like kissing and touching, taking prescription medication specifically for sexual dysfunction, using medication such as Viagra. I feel that it would be useful for the App to provide free access to a Relationship Therapist for online advice specifically in relation to young onset Parkinson’s. Any additional information?: Lonely

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