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The one topic I haven’t seen or heard much about on this forum is ED or Erectile disfunction. It commonly happens with incontinence. Especially with overactive bladders in men. I’m not sure if women are affected sexually or not. I have nerve damage because of back surgery or diabetes. Maybe both issue’s, but ED is a big part of it too. It has caused me a lot of anxiety and depression dealing with it and incontinence together but it’s getting easier to handle. My wife is very understanding and she pretends it doesn’t bother her, but I know it does. Do any of you experience the same problems? I’d like to her from men and women on this topic. This is a very delicate topic for me to discuss. Thank you all for your help in dealing with these issues.
 
So I also have the problem. However, unlike my continence problem, medication works quite well for me.

I can only suggest to talk to the urologist about it. Besides the well-known pills, there are also a number of other ways to improve the problem or to get it under control.
 
I did do a post about intimacy related to my incontinence. It does effect that side for me but more to the point my wife although understanding to a degree could not sleep in the same bed. We have slept in separate rooms now for some years.
It is not sex I miss but intimacy.
 
Both erectile dysfunction and incontinence are common in men after a radical prosatectomy (to remove the prostate, usually after cancer). Neither condition is great for your sex life, that's for sure. The surgery also affects the future ability to ejaculate, although it is possible to have an orgasm without ejaculation. Pelvic floor muscle exercises are recommended to improve continence and some level of erection is usually recovered after the nerves have recovered from the trauma of surgery, although this can take months or even a year or more. Medication is said to help. Maybe it could help with your condition too? Speak to your urologist of doctor re. problem and its effect on your mood. Look after yourself.
 
Have wive or yourself stimulating your private area a couple times a day to get blood flowing into it. Very important to prevent apathy of the penile muscles.
Pills. Or a vacuum pump will also work, although with the pills, you still need stimulating. Use it to have fun and change your mood. Good luck.
 
Very helpful advice here. It would be nice if there was a specialist for this. A sex therapist…a sort of sex worker ? Lol
 
I am in the same club unfortunately. Taking Tamsulosin also results in retrograde ejaculation these days so it feels pretty pointless and gets very messy post completion. I have tried Somaerect but found that very uncomfortable plus the lube just goes everywhere leaving everything so slippery I just lost the inclination.

I've bought some Viagra from Pharmacy direct so will try that when I get the chance again.

While my partner understands, he did say it put him off wanting me sexually so we agreed to have an open relationship. It's not for everyone but if there's enough love in the foundations of a relationship, it should get you through this barrier.
 
Yes, this is a very tough subject for myself to deal with mentally. Medication has seem to of stopped working since my additional back surgeries and the MS diagnosis. Of course she says it is all in my head and doesn’t bother her… I know it does, we have slept in different beds/rooms for over a year and a half due to my needing a hospital bed. I know even before the last four back surgeries it was an issue, it took awhile for mine to work and would have to at least wear a pull up into bedroom, that was a huge turn off for her at that time. So not being able to at all and pull ups aren’t even an option, a full diaper is what is needed and she definitely I know is a huge turnoff for her. I have always just enjoyed pleasing her and that hasn’t even been an option of her allowing that to happen. I do see that she is still getting her needs met with at least with toys. Unfortunately it is without my help and being with her to help.

It really really sucks and makes one wonder will she end up getting needs met with another.
 
My personal life and my bladder issues are completely separate. A little over a year ago; i became a member of the faith that I have grown in - and prior to that was beaten, torn apart and ripped to shreds by others who used the means of the bible as a way to condemn others.

When i escaped from that faith; and found my new faith - I enacted the Words of Wisdom and the Laws of God. In the faith that I am a part of now; single men are required not to be sexually active and the words of wisdom requires abstaining from Alcohol, illegal drugs, Smoking, Coffee and Tea.

At one of my last places of works I was given a Nerds Rope with THC - which I can proud to say is still sitting on the top ofy fireplace behind a piece of artwork - waiting for the right person or even a friend to come around and enjoy it while i cannot.

I can't imagine how much it costs; but i am still thankful that a good person gave it to me as a gesture of good will. I wish i didn't suffer from mental health issues - but I think I am better for having physical and emotional setbacks I guess.

Blessings In Christ,
Honeeecombs
 
It's sad that too many Urology offices do not have someone especially trained to help patients with both conditions together. It truly seems unacceptable.
 
Very much look into a vacuum pump...The band used to constrict blood vessels to keep blood in your penis during erection also constricts your urethra to keep urine OUT of your penis similar to an external penile clamp used for incontinece. It sounds like your wife is understanding so I bet she will be supportive in trying this method. It does take a few tries to get the hang of it and it does take a couple of minutes in the bathroom ahead of time to "get ready" but what the heck. What have you got to lose and look what you have to gain?!
 
I like to thank all of you for your support and understanding. It is a difficult issue for all of us! The ideas a well founded and thought out. I’ll try them. I hope all of you find things that work for you with incontinence, your sexuality, and with intimacy. It is a real burden on our spouses and I pray they find a way to deal with the pain they feel for us and themselves. I’d still like to hear from the ladies perspective on this topic.
 
@MKuzio I agree, my Dr. Sent me to urologist for ED and all she focused on was the incontinence. I told her straight up, have you read the reasons behind my incontinence??? I am here to see You about ED…. I would love for someone to just focus on why I am seeing the Dr.
 
I am in the same club… Even though I am single and not “sexually active”, I am no longer able to erect when I am mentally stimulated by a gorgeous woman walking past me. It all started when I began to have random unexpected voids not too long ago.

But I guess I don’t feel as frustrated as some men because the fact that I am not sexually active. But there must be some connection between incontinence and ED outside of men who have had a radical prostatectomy.
 
ED is a horrible condition that affects not only yourself but your spouse or partner. Mine started about the same time I become incontinent. Although I have somewhat come to grips with it, but still have bad days both from ED and from the incontinence. My wife says she is ok with it, but who really knows but her. I am sure she deals with it in her own way. I have tried the blue and yellow pills and other methods and devices with very little success. I am in diapers 24/7/365 because I have a neurogenic bladder. My bladder is overactive due to nerve damage. According to my Urologist, there are options but none seem right for me. I've had too many surgeries now and do to other complications they are not options for me. Unless it is life threating, no surgeries. So, diapers, for me, are the way to go for now. Hopefully, something new will come along in the future. I don't mind wearing diapers, it is the constant diaper changes (6 to 8 a day)that gets to me and the way they sag when wet is horrible. If I don't change when they get wet, I get diaper rash or sometimes heat rash. The sagging problem I fixed by using onesies. They look like a tee-shirt but have a flap that goes under the crotch and snaps in front. They hold the diaper up; when they sag the onesie holds them up. I used them on my kids when they ere toddlers. They work great for me; except when you have to go poo. They do take time to undo the snaps, pull down the diaper, and get on the toilet. But, like I said, they work great for me. Anyway, I hope this may help someone else with these problems. I wish all of you the best in your situations. God Bless everyone.
 
Well I will add to the mix as a late 40s man. I am still able to have sex sometimes. If I wait a long period like 4-6 weeks each time and it does take quite a bit of pre-game to get the engine started. I am not an all nighter kind of guy so as long with a few minutes we complete the task, things are ok. I am going to give the blue pill a try as I would like a little more often with less emphasis on reaching the finish line as quickly as I can. The morning and spontaneous erections are of the past, but I am told by my doctor that is not uncommon as you grow older. Along with this I had a testicular cancer scare and lost one a few years ago, and I found more lumps on the other recently. They will be removing it in Oct, so that changes my dynamic a bit. I use testosterone and keep my numbers up with that. I am not sure if I was not taking it that it I would be able to do what I can. The wife is post-menopausal and we are well and done with the child bearing years. She has her own problems with dryness, mood, discomfort so maybe god is telling us both to slow down and focus less on the physical sex. I still try to be playful, an occasional butt pinch, random rub against, kiss for no reason to try to keep it fun. Time will tell where it takes us, but we are working to find a way - for better or for worse.
 
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