GET IT ON WITH PARKINSEX
Parkinson’s disease can make it difficult for partners to maintain a healthy relationship, especially when it comes to intimacy. Symptoms of PD can affect the well-being of your relationship, and a couple may grow apart physically and emotionally because of it. Although sexual intimacy can be challenging for many people to talk about, we’re choosing not to tiptoe around the subject. Instead, we’re addressing the topic head-on by creating ParkinSex — an exciting resource that encourages the conversation. It was developed in partnership with Havas Health & You, to help people with PD rekindle their intimacy and sex life.
“We work tirelessly to help people impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest and we know that intimacy can play a significant role in quality of life. This is why we created ParkinSex.”
— Leslie A. Chambers, APDA President & CEO
Each kit includes an insightful and beautifully illustrated educational guide designed to help strengthen relationships between partners navigating PD, along with items meant to foster connection and intimacy — including massage stones, candles, a blindfold, and more. These items, along with the book on how to put them into practice, will help address the physical and emotional needs of people with PD. The APDA ParkinSex booklet is also available in a downloadable PDF version, as well as an audio version of the book.
“ We want to help couples explore physical connection — whatever that may mean for them, knowing that it may look different for everyone.”
— Rebecca Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer for APDA
PD shouldn’t make it difficult for partners to sustain a healthy relationship. If you’re wondering how to feel more connected to your partner — and/or are interested in learning more about PD and intimacy — you can get more information and your very own APDA ParkinSex Booklet & Kit.