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

Unknown userMember18 June 2018, 2:55 pm AEST

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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Unknown userMember24 July 2018, 8:34 pm AEST

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

Mr D is a very lucky man @Former-Member! Thanks so much for sharing your approach. It's really helpful to hear how it works for you.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

DeterminedSenior Contributor24 July 2018, 8:34 pm AEST

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

Hi all, late come here. Have just had a quick read through and trying to take it all in.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

Shakeelah25Senior Contributor24 July 2018, 8:35 pm AEST

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

I am not in a relationship but hearing these discussions there is so much to consider and so many struggles. Is a relationship really worth it at the end of the day? Plus, divorce rates are so high..sorry to be pessimistic

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Sexuality and intimacy // Tues 24 July, 7pm AEDT

BelleShelleNew Contributor24 July 2018, 8:36 pm AEST

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

I just dont trust anyone to get that close. I want to be close, but my bipolar 1 has other ideas. I feel unworthy, or that its too much trouble to be clise. I panic as soon as a man shows me any interest that might lead to sex!

Some blokes are lovely, but they move way too fast, expecting to be intimate after a couple of " dates".

I get scared.