Dating while on dialysis

Do you talk to your partner about sex while on dialysis?

Remember, your healthcare team members are used to counseling those on dialysis about sex and intimacy, so don’t be embarrassed to speak up. You might be surprised by how many people don’t think about talking to their partner about sex.

What causes darkening of the skin in dialysis patients?

Dialysis: Darkening of the skin in dialysis patients is thought to be due to sun exposure and the build up certain chemicals in the body die to renal failure. Increased pigment: Kidney failure often causes increased pigmentation similar to tanning. The mechanism may be related to molecules and toxins that build up and are inc... Read More

Can dialysis cause erectile dysfunction?

Know that erectile dysfunction (ED) is very common in men on dialysis—as is sexual dysfunction (difficulty with arousal or orgasm) for women undergoing treatment. Remember, your healthcare team members are used to counseling those on dialysis about sex and intimacy, so don’t be embarrassed to speak up.

Can dialysis patients get testosterone injections?

Most male dialysis patients with sexual problems have low testosterone levels. This deficiency can be treated by an injection of testosterone every three to four weeks. Although testosterone injections replace the hormone that is lacking, they are not always very effective in treating impotence.

Is it safe to have sex on dialysis?

Dialysis can present its own challenges when it comes to sex and intimacy. However, understanding common concerns or questions can help you feel more relaxed about being intimate. Talk with your doctor or nurse if you have any worries that having sex will hurt your fistula, graft or catheter.

Can people with kidney disease have sex?

Yes people who have kidney disease and even on dialysis still have the desire to spice up the bedroom in their relations with spouses or significant others. But what do you do if the disease wears you down or the dialysis sessions are so hard that you can barely walk let alone try to engage in an intimate relationship with your spouse.

Can people with kidney disease have an intimate relationship?

Yes people who have kidney disease and even on dialysis still have the desire to spice up the bedroom in their relations with spouses or significant others. But what do you do if the disease wears you down or the dialysis sessions are so hard that you can barely walk let alone try to engage in an intimate relationship with your spouse. REST! REST!

Can dialysis cause erectile dysfunction?

Know that erectile dysfunction (ED) is very common in men on dialysis—as is sexual dysfunction (difficulty with arousal or orgasm) for women undergoing treatment. Remember, your healthcare team members are used to counseling those on dialysis about sex and intimacy, so don’t be embarrassed to speak up.