Epilepsy and intimacy: What works for you and your partner?

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? 😊

Living with epilepsy can impact many aspects of life, including intimacy and relationships. Seizures, medications, and the emotional toll of managing the condition can sometimes create challenges in physical and emotional closeness. For example:

• Medications may affect libido or energy levels.
• Fear of having a seizure during intimate moments can lead to anxiety.
• The condition may create misunderstandings or communication gaps with a partner.

Despite these challenges, many people with epilepsy build fulfilling and supportive relationships. Open communication, mutual understanding, and finding ways to manage both the physical and emotional aspects of epilepsy can help.

What about you? Have you experienced challenges with intimacy due to epilepsy?

How do you communicate with your partner about your condition and its effects?

Have you found any strategies or resources that have helped you?

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Let’s share insights and experiences to support one another in navigating this sensitive topic. 💬

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼