On this episode of Living Well with MS, we welcome back Dr Aaron Boster, an Ohio-based neurologist specializing in MS. Dr Boster has featured on episodes that tackled exploring how to make the right medication choices and the impacts of lifestyle choices on MS. Now we tap his expertise to help us grapple with an important topic that isn’t discussed as often as it should be – sex. Sex and sexuality are vital dimensions of a healthy life, but how are they impacted by MS? 

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Topics and Timestamps:  

03:09 You’ve recently joined the Overcoming MS board of trustees. How has the experience been so far and what compelled you to join in this capacity?  

07:55 How would you define sexuality in the context of MS?  

09:00 Is it common for people with MS to experience sexual dysfunction or other challenges with having a normal sexual life?  

10:09 Do the types of sexual dysfunction differ depending on the types of MS you have?  

13:39 If a man is experiencing sexual dysfunction connected to his MS, what are his options for managing it?  

15:53 What if you’re a woman experiencing sexual dysfunction connected to your MS. What are your options for managing it?  

25:27 Is it worth getting couples counseling? 

30:11 Some people with MS encounter some sort of physical impediments or disabilities. How might that affect your sexual life and what can you do about it?  

33:47 Is there any research going on that studies MS and its influence on a person’s sexual life?   

36:39 If there was one critical takeaway you could share with anyone in our audience experiencing sexual issues related to their MS, what would it be?  

39:55 Is there a general framework for deciding whether to try a supplement and are there any whose positive effects are supported by an evidence base?  

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