Welcome back. We have been discussing the many ways in which RA and medication side-effects can affect your sex life. For some suggestions on finding intimacy and satisfaction again, catch up with our discussion on sexual independence with Part One where we discussed self-confidence, impotence in men, causes of dryness and lubrication options for women.
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