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6 ways diabetes kills your sex life and takes a toll on your relationship too

Want to save your sex life? Tame your blood sugar levels. Diabetes can be a real spoilsport for your conjugal life.

Written by Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : November 20, 2019 5:46 PM IST

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Diabetes And Sex

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Erectile-dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction: Did you know that around 50% of diabetic men (with both Type 1 and tpye2 diabetes) suffer from erectile dysfunction? [1] The low amount of blood circulation to the penis and nerve damage due to diabetes affects the ability to get a proper erection.

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Sperm-quality

Sperm quality: If you are already suffering from erectile dysfunction and are taking medications like Viagra, beware as it might affect sperm quality and also early embryo development. Moreover, studies have shown that high blood glucose level might hinder with spermatogenesis and also lead to reduced sperm motility and semen volume [2]. Also Read - Epilepsy In The Elderly: Challenges And Considerations In Diagnosis And Treatment

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Infection

Risk of infections: Yes, if you are diabetic, the risk of bacterial or viral infection like vaginal infection, candidiasis or urinary tract infection is high than as compared to those without diabetes [5]. And if left unattended, it can make your sexual experience uncomfortable.