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Overcoming Sexual
Problems Due to Infertility
Sex has several aspects to
it:
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Pro-creational /
biological
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Recreational
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Emotional
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When the role of sex in a
couple’s relationship
changes from recreational to
pro-creational, it can be
quite a shock to learn that
there are hidden or
upsetting emotional issues.
These include:
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Ambivalence about
becoming pregnant
now
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Sadness, anger or
shame about one or
both partners being
infertile
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Embarrassment about
the need for
technology to do
what “should” be
natural
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Distaste at calling
attention to
biological processes
before, after, and
during sex
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Wishing sex could be
spontaneous again
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Disappointment at
one’s partner’s
reactions to
creating a pregnancy
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Uncertainty about
the future, e.g.,
how the relationship
and life in general
may change with
pregnancy and
parenthood
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These issues can often be
explored openly in a safe
environment, if both
partners are willing to be
honest. Dr. Buehler provides
a nonjudgmental place to
talk about these and other
issues related to
infertility and sexuality.
Please call her at
800-769-0342 to schedule an
appointment.
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