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Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

At SANE we were over-whelmed a while back at the level of response to our sex and intimacy survey. Many of those responses were from carers who honestly shared the complications that mental illness had introduced into their relationship.

In this Topic Tuesday we’ll be sharing some of those findings along with strategies that couples have developed to help them deal with the changes they faced.

Please join SANE Help Centre Manager @Former-Member for a real and honest discussion about sex, physical intimacy and the connection with our mental health.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

I'm pretty young so can I ask what is an O and how often a person has one? Can you have one like in every sexual encounter? Sorry, I just developed a libido..

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

The confidence one really riles me up sometimes. But before I get on my high horse about the impact of ridiculous standards of beauty and the influence of porn, can I just check where you think your low confidence is coming from? It might be something else entirely.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

Also with my own physical problems and having treatment for my menopause @BlueBay, @BlueBay,

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

Hi everyone.

Sorry I'm late. Somehow I missed out on notifications.

I've had computer issues for the last few hours, wiping out my entire afternoon.

I had indicated (Like button) that I wanted to participate.

Thanks.

Adge

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

It may be a little easier for me as a carer to my husband and perhaps as a woman - from what I understand from others, blokes will avail themselves as often as their missus makes themselves available (although I have had a few knock backs when Mr D not travelling well but have not withheld if he has instigated intimacy).

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

What's interesting about orgasms in this context @Shakeelah25, is that many of the survey participants felt that they needed to stop making this the goal of sex. When sex becomes 'performance' related, with a particular goal such as an orgasm, it can become intimidating rather than pleasurable. Particularly if there are medications involved that make achieving an orgasm even harder. So people choose to focus on the quality of their connection without that pressure.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

Is this one for me to reply @Former-Member

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

Sorry @Adge that was my fault. I couldn't find you when I was @ mentioning all those who wanted to come. But I think I was spelling your name wrong. Glad you found us and please know that you're very welcome.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

Keep in mind toxic relationships wether the person has a mental illness or not !

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

that sounds so true, I get it. thanks
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