Tag Archives: Intimacy

Ways of coping during intimacy

Do prepare: Times to avoid sexual activity Clear any chest secretions using your chest clearance technique. Use your bronchodilator inhaler or nebuliser prior to sexual activity. Use the same amount of oxygen during sex as you would during physical activity. Choose a position that is less energetic and avoids pressure on the chest, for example, […]

Intimate relationships

Some people with COPD may have concerns about the condition affecting sexual relationships and intimacy. COPD does not diminish your ability to have an intimate relationship but problems with lack of energy, coughing and breathlessness may affect your stamina and interest in sex. You may even avoid sexual intimacy because you are scared you may […]

Ways of coping during intimacy

Do prepare: Times to avoid sexual activity: Clear any chest secretions using your chest clearance technique. Use your bronchodilator inhaler or nebuliser prior to sexual activity. You use the same amount of oxygen during sex as you would during physical activity. Use breathing control as you would with any other activity and have rests as […]

Intimate relationships

Some people with asthma may have concerns about the condition affecting sexual relationships and intimacy. Asthma does not diminish your ability to have an intimate relationship but problems with lack of energy, coughing and breathlessness may affect your stamina and interest in sex. You may even avoid sexual intimacy because you are scared you may […]