Intimacy and Parkinson's: The Needs of Caregivers

• Changes in your life due to Parkinson’s disease are dramatic. The non-motor and motor symptom of the condition as well as treatments and medications take a toll on desire, orgasm, arousal, and sexual satisfaction. It can lead to tension in your marriage or relationship. Call on doctors; be proactive; ask for referrals to a specialist.

• Talk is good. Don’t be embarrassed when consulting a medical professional about sexual problems. It is not inappropriate to ask questions. You are never too old or too sick for sex. Realize that your sexual dysfunction is related to your medical condition and get help.