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RA and your sex life

Being diagnosed with RA is a blow to most people, but should you let it put an end to your sex life as well?

Depression and your sex life

Depression can have a negative effect on libido. Learn more about it and what you can do to make it better.

SCI: Methods to achieve erections

After a spinal cord injury, erections may not be as strong or last as long as they did before the injury. If having and keeping an erection is a problem for you, there are several things that you can explore which may help.

Multiple sclerosis and sex

The sexual spirit will always shine through despite incredible challenges. A situation where one partner has multiple sclerosis demonstrates this power of intimate connection.

Depression and sex

It is common for depressed people to suffer a loss of libido. Why does this happen and what can you do?

Sex and arthritis

Just like any other problem, arthritis can affect a relationship.

Sex after prostate operation

Cape Town sexologist and counsellor, Dr Esther Sapire offers advice to people who have

Allergies dampen sex lives

Having allergies can take a toll on your sex life, new research shows.

Antidepressants and your libido

The "new generation" of antidepressants have few side-effects compared to earlier medication, but can it cause problems when you least expect it to?

Disability and sexuality

People with physical or intellectual disabilities in our society are often regarded as non-sexual adults.

Female sexuality after SCI

Sexologist Dr Elna McIntosh addresses common concerns about female sexuality after a spinal cord injury.

Sexuality and disability or illness

Disability or illness can potentially impact on any aspect of our sexuality. Health24's sexologist discusses this difficult topic.

Sex headaches: Fact or fiction?

If your partner complains that sex is giving him/her a headache, it might well be the truth. Health24's Headache Expert explains.

Sex with a bad back

It's time for a wild weekend in the sack. You and your partner were separated for a month while she finished shooting her new movie.

RA an end to your sex life?

Being diagnosed with RA is a blow to most people, but should you let it put an end to your sex life as well?

Sex headaches for real

If you have wondered whether your partner is using a headache as an excuse not to have sex, here's the good news: sex headaches can be painfully real.