Although chronic diseases are quite common (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 6 in 10 adults in the US have one chronic disease, and 4 in 10 have two or more chronic diseases), I’ve always had trouble finding tools that address the impact that chronic illness can have on relationships and intimacy.
Now there’s a book that addresses exactly that problem: Sex – Interrupted: Fostering Intimacy While Living with Illness or Disability. Iris Zink, rheumatology nurse, and Jenny Thorn Palter, former editor of Lupus now magazine, have written a book that recognizes the intimacy issues that patients with chronic diseases often face and offers helpful suggestions for both healthcare providers and patients.
Click below to read my review of the book!
Book review: Sex – Interrupted: Fostering Intimacy While Living with Illness or Disability
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You can also visit www.intimacyandillness.com For more information. The first 50 people to purchase the book through their website will receive a free sample copy of Pure Romance.
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