Sex and intimacy are beneficial to your health at any age. Diabetes, other health conditions, and changes to your body can affect your sexual health as you get older.
Remaining sexually active helps you burn energy, strengthen muscles, lower blood pressure and feel more connected to your partner.
But some health problems, and medicines you may need to take for these, can have a direct effect on your desire, your state of arousal and your ability to achieve an orgasm.
Maintaining your sexual health
Information and resources
There are many ways to help you maintain your sexual health as you get older:
Talking about your sexual health can feel uncomfortable, but it is important to discuss any concerns with your doctor or nurse practitioner. They can give you support and advice about treatment options.
Sexual health
Information on maintaining your sexual health with diabetes.
Strengthening relationships
Dealing with common relationship challenges you may face when living with diabetes
Diabetes Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. We recognise their connection to land, waters, winds and culture. We pay the upmost respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders, past and present. We are committed to improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by diabetes and those at risk.
