This Is How We Do It
I’m in My 30s and Have Bad Arthritis. This Is How I Have Sex
“We’ve actually developed a long list of things that we’re going to try, like side-by-side masturbation.”
I Have Multiple Sclerosis. This Is How It Affects My Sex Life
“I don’t get any pain with oral sex. That just feels amazing. But I still can’t feel it sometimes because of numbness issues.”
My Muscles Spasm Uncontrollably. This Is How I Have Sex
“I just didn’t give enough of a shit about my symptoms to stop having sex the way I wanted to.”
I Have Herpes. This Is How It Affects My Sex Life
“On my first date after I was diagnosed, he asked why I didn't want to try his smoothie, and I thought, ‘Oh, no—here it goes.’”
I Have a Prosthetic Leg. Here's How I Have Sex
“If I want to explore a certain position during sex when I have my prosthetic on, I feel comfortable enough with my partner that I just kick it off.”
I Have a Heart Condition That Changes Everything About How I Have Sex
“When I orgasm, it feels like somebody’s sitting on my chest.”
How I Handle the Unexpected Sexual Side Effects of Diabetes
“The UTIs were hard to troubleshoot—I developed rituals like washing myself off immediately after sex.”
I'm Hard of Hearing. This Is How It Affects My Sex Life
“I take my hearing aid out during sex, so I don’t know when I’m being loud.”
How I Maintain a Sex Life With a Low Libido
“I want to crave sex. I remember being horny all the time when I was younger. I know I was capable of that, and I miss it.”
How Asthma Affects My Sex Life
"Our dog likes to sleep in our bed, so we need to wash the sheets or else I’m definitely going to have an asthma attack in bed."
My Body Shakes Uncontrollably. This Is How It Affects My Sex Life
"I stay away from giving oral sex if the tremors in my mouth are really bad, because that could lead to some unfortunate teeth issues."
I Have Unpredictable Seizures. This Is How I Have Sex
"I temporarily lose awareness, stare off, and make small involuntary gestures or motions—I usually turn my head to the left."