RECONNECT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY WITH APDA’S PARKINSEX
Romance, intimacy, and special connection can often take a backseat to Parkinson’s disease. Life with PD can be challenging, and it can feel busy and overwhelming, especially as symptoms change or increase. For those who have a significant other, you might be missing the tender touches, spicy moments, and the specialness of being a loving couple. Valentine’s Day can serve as a good motivator to take some action.
APDA created ParkinSex to help people with PD and their partners deepen their connections and improve sexual wellness, which has been linked to overall health and well-being.
This innovative, experiential guide to intimacy and corresponding kit with items to encourage touch and connection were designed to help people with PD rekindle that special connection and find ways to revive intimacy in new ways that feel right for them.
“Discussing sexual health with patients often takes a back seat when dealing with other medical concerns that can accompany Parkinson’s disease, but that doesn’t mean that sexual health isn’t vital to a person’s wellbeing,” says Dr. Rebecca Gilbert, APDA’s Chief Mission Officer. “When prompted, regardless of reluctance, many people with PD admit that they miss the intimate connection they used to have with their partner or explain how their PD has put a damper on their sex life. The ParkinSex Booklet & Kit allows people to explore the topic in the comfort of their own home, on their own time, and get some practical ideas that will hopefully increase their quality of life.”
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We hope that some of the easy and approachable suggestions help you rekindle a bit of that special connection — on Valentine’s Day, or any day!