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Sleep, Sex, and Diabetes
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What if doctors prescribed having more sex to treat diabetes ? Is that a prescription you would take? Why would sex and sleep be good for you? Read Dr. Dansinger's latest blog post . Then com back here to add your comments and ask your questions.
19 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and DiabetesWhat if doctors prescribed <a href="http://blogs.webmd.com/life-with-diabetes-2/2010/03/sleep-sex-and-diabetes.html">having more sex to treat diabetes</a> ? Is that a prescription you would take? Why would sex and sleep be good for you? Read Dr. Dansinger's <a href="http://blogs.webmd.com/life-with-diabetes-2/2010/03/sleep-sex-and-diabetes.html">latest blog post</a> . Then com back here to add your comments and ask your questions.
betaquartz responded:
I'm all for it, but sometimes it just isn't possible, especially when one spouse if frequently ill.
Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and DiabetesI'm all for it, but sometimes it just isn't possible, especially when one spouse if frequently ill.
Louise_WebMD_Staff responded:
I have to say this post gave me the titters today. You see-somehow my mother accidentally subscribed to Maxim. (A "gentleman's magazine") It came yesterday so when she was up for breakfast I handed it to her and chided her about that type of reading material teasingly. Cover story: how to cheat without getting caught! No. I am not kidding. She got flustered and that southern accent I love and rarely hear came out in full force.
Then this afternoon Dr Dansinger is talking sex. If today hadn't been so busy...I might have taken the opportunity to make her giggle more about it.
Then this afternoon Dr Dansinger is talking sex. If today hadn't been so busy...I might have taken the opportunity to make her giggle more about it.
Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and DiabetesI have to say this post gave me the titters today. You see-somehow my mother accidentally subscribed to Maxim. (A "gentleman's magazine") It came yesterday so when she was up for breakfast I handed it to her and chided her about that type of reading material teasingly. Cover story: how to cheat without getting caught! No. I am not kidding. She got flustered and that southern accent I love and rarely hear came out in full force. <br /><br />Then this afternoon Dr Dansinger is talking sex. If today hadn't been so busy...I might have taken the opportunity to make her giggle more about it.
depressed_one replied to betaquartz's response:
Or doesn't seem to care. I am doomed
tobiemomj responded:
Great advice except I have a husband who has been neutered by Lupron and Casodex. Got any suggestions for me?
Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and DiabetesGreat advice except I have a husband who has been neutered by Lupron and Casodex. Got any suggestions for me?
DavidHueben replied to tobiemomj's response:
Yes...I have a suggestion.
The two drugs you mentioned are sometimes prescribed for a man with prostate cancer. I don't know if that is the situation with your husband, because you didn't say.
But, if it is, he is probably struggling with both the implications of the disease and his ability to perform or not perform sexually. That is a pretty big burden to bear.
My suggestion to you would to try and be patient and understanding. There are other ways to achieve physical intimacy besides sexual intercourse, but I will not elaborate.
David
The two drugs you mentioned are sometimes prescribed for a man with prostate cancer. I don't know if that is the situation with your husband, because you didn't say.
But, if it is, he is probably struggling with both the implications of the disease and his ability to perform or not perform sexually. That is a pretty big burden to bear.
My suggestion to you would to try and be patient and understanding. There are other ways to achieve physical intimacy besides sexual intercourse, but I will not elaborate.
David
Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and Diabetes<b>Yes...I have a suggestion.</b><br /><b></b> <br /><b>The two drugs you mentioned are sometimes prescribed for a man with prostate cancer. I don't know if that is the situation with your husband, because you didn't say.</b><br /> <br /><b>But, if it is, he is probably struggling with both the implications of the disease and his ability to perform or not perform sexually. That is a pretty big burden to bear.</b><br /><b></b> <br /><b>My suggestion to you would to try and be patient and understanding. There are other ways to achieve physical intimacy besides sexual intercourse, but I will not elaborate.</b><br /> <br /><b>David</b>
laura2gemini2 replied to DavidHueben's response:
And because he is taking those meds, the chance that the insurance company will pay for ED meds are higher. Check and see with your pharmacy benifit manager if there is an authorization for a medication that may help.
Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and DiabetesAnd because he is taking those meds, the chance that the insurance company will pay for ED meds are higher. Check and see with your pharmacy benifit manager if there is an authorization for a medication that may help.
An_202506 responded:
Yes I strongly believe in this and will take it. After sex I feel emotionally healthy and it gives lot of sleep. To my own opinion it helps me to prevent having prostate cancer. I am happy having sex every other day.
Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and Diabetes<b>Yes I strongly believe in this and will take it. After sex I feel emotionally healthy and it gives lot of sleep. To my own opinion it helps me to prevent having prostate cancer. I am happy having sex every other day.</b>
amanda2581 responded:
- I posted on this subject awhile back and got quite a few replies so I see the subject has come up again well in my opinion,I think it helps immensly with numbers at least in my case it does
Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and Diabetes<ul><li>I posted on this subject awhile back and got quite a few replies so I see the subject has come up again well in my opinion,I think it helps immensly with numbers at least in my case it does<br /></li></ul>
indiabetes responded:
hi readers,
yes sex and diabetes go hand in hand.....we all know that sex is the best form of exercise and calories are lost in ever step of act if done with precaution and intrest.and also u get a good sound sleep and one more added benifit is that you lead a stress free time.But one should remember to have a safe sex and be loyal to partner.
yes sex and diabetes go hand in hand.....we all know that sex is the best form of exercise and calories are lost in ever step of act if done with precaution and intrest.and also u get a good sound sleep and one more added benifit is that you lead a stress free time.But one should remember to have a safe sex and be loyal to partner.
Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and Diabeteshi readers,<br />yes sex and diabetes go hand in hand.....we all know that sex is the best form of exercise and calories are lost in ever step of act if done with precaution and intrest.and also u get a good sound sleep and one more added benifit is that you lead a stress free time.But one should remember to have a safe sex and be loyal to partner.
xring replied to amanda2581's response:
Nice choice of words, Slipper.
Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and DiabetesNice choice of words, Slipper. <br /><img src=http://glocktalk.com/forums/images/smilies/greensupergrin.gif class=post_img />
KatieCarr1962 responded:
Love the whole idea of more sex = exercise/activity to help my diabetes levels. Biggest problem for me is I work days, and my husband works nights. If we are home together, he wants to do it in the a.m. when I'm not awake enough or aroused sufficiently, and it takes me a long time to get in the mood. Evenings work better for me, but I don't want my teenage son to "hear" us and he stays up late. So as much I would love to add daily sex as a "workout", we're lucky to have sex 2-3 times/month. I'll have to show this discussion to my hubby to see what he says. I'm sure he's all for more sex; it's just our timing does't work out so well......:(
Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and DiabetesLove the whole idea of more sex = exercise/activity to help my diabetes levels. Biggest problem for me is I work days, and my husband works nights. If we are home together, he wants to do it in the a.m. when I'm not awake enough or aroused sufficiently, and it takes me a long time to get in the mood. Evenings work better for me, but I don't want my teenage son to "hear" us and he stays up late. So as much I would love to add daily sex as a "workout", we're lucky to have sex 2-3 times/month. I'll have to show this discussion to my hubby to see what he says. I'm sure he's all for more sex; it's just our timing does't work out so well......:(
luvrus99 replied to DavidHueben's response:
I have had surgery and removal of my prostate. i suffered without sex until my doctor said he could fix it if I could inject a liquid into my penis. I was shocked at first, but it's not that big of a deal unless one doesn't want to move forward. I have no problem with great sex again and I am sorry my doctor didn't mention it earlier !!!
Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and DiabetesI have had surgery and removal of my prostate. i suffered without sex until my doctor said he could fix it if I could inject a liquid into my penis. I was shocked at first, but it's not that big of a deal unless one doesn't want to move forward. I have no problem with great sex again and I am sorry my doctor didn't mention it earlier !!!
samsudeen responded:
i am 48 years old ,since 6 years i have type 2 diabetes.i want cure this . i am still using medicine and insulin also one time morning.my weight is 100 kg.6 feet.i am mechanical professional. so what is your advise ,how to eliminate this sick.i am facing now my foot burning problem.how i can interact with sexually intercourse.thanks.
Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and Diabetesi am 48 years old ,since 6 years i have type 2 diabetes.i want cure this . i am still using medicine and insulin also one time morning.my weight is 100 kg.6 feet.i am mechanical professional. so what is your advise ,how to eliminate this sick.i am facing now my foot burning problem.how i can interact with sexually intercourse.thanks.
Ru2slo4me responded:
Will this prescription be like medical marijuana? I wonder if my insurance will cover it. Since it is a treatment and all. Just wondering. lol
Report This| Share this:Sleep, Sex, and DiabetesWill this prescription be like medical marijuana? I wonder if my insurance will cover it. Since it is a treatment and all. Just wondering. lol
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