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Sexual Function for Women After Spinal Cord Injury

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The way you approach sex, dating, relationships, and intimacy with a spinal cord injury may be different from before your injury. Explore this resource section to heighten your sexual creativity, knowledge, and enjoyment.

Discover comprehensive information on sexual anatomy and fertility post-injury, encompassing changes and available options. Explore topics focusing on fertility and pregnancy for women, along with resources to manage health during pregnancy. For men, access resources offering assistance with erectile dysfunction, medications, and strategies to enhance fertility and sexual vitality.

Explore additional resources focusing on intimacy after spinal cord injury, covering topics such as body image, techniques for feeling sexy and attractive, as well as tips on dating and establishing meaningful relationships.

Sexual Function for Women After Spinal Cord Injury

This consumer education sheet by Craig Hospital provides information on many common questions of women with a spinal cord injury regarding sexual functioning. Topics include how sexual function may be affected, menstrual periods, tampons, menstrual pads, birth control, having children, fertility, organism, preventing complications, such as autonomic dysreflexia, care of bladder and bowel issues, skin care, and annual visits with a gynecologist.

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