Sexuality Issues
Objectives:
At the end of the session, the participant will have:
- An increased understanding of the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on sexual issues.
- An increased awareness of how to manage common problems.
Facilitator:
This session may be facilitated by a respiratory nurse or sexual and reproductive health nurse.
Topic | Content | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction. | ||
| Impact of COPD on sexuality. Factors affecting sexual drive. Indicate which factors are capable of being addressed. | Depression. Medications impacting on sexual drive and function. Self-image. Breathlessness. Fatigue. Patient perceptions. | Handouts on alternative sexual positions for energy conservation- See this web page for illustrations and instructions See this web page for illustrations and instructions |
| Sex versus love. | Multiple aspects that contribute to a relationship. | |
| Tips and solutions. | Suggestions to address common problems. | Handouts on alternative sexual positions for energy conservation. |
| Summary and questions. | Contact details for further / confidential discussion. |