Sexual dysfunction

 

Coming to terms with what has happened after a stroke takes time and initially the focus will be on the more functional aspects such as learning to walk, talk and self-care.

Further down the line, however, the stroke survivor’s mind may turn to more personal matters such as establishing or renewing a sexual relationship.  If being sexually active was important to them before their stroke it is likely that they will feel that way again.  However, there may be some physical and emotional issues that now have to be considered

Stroke affects everyone differently and to different degrees so it is very unlikely for two people to have exactly the same experience

More information about sex after stroke can be found in a leaflet produced by the Stroke and Association and can be downloaded by clicking on the link here.