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diabetes and sex. can anyone share their experience with a partner type 1 diabetes?

My partner is a diabetic Type 1 and we've been going out for almost 2 years. Our sex life was very good (at least once a day) and, recently, we have not had sex. He says he loves me and that's nothing in me that has changed (weight gain, etc.), says he finds me very attractive and I am the love of his life. I wonder if his health is what makes him lose his desire for sex or not? Please advise. Thank you

My partner has type 2 diabetes. He explained at the outset, he had a problem with maintaining an erection and that was medicine by a doctor. If I understand correctly, there is something to do with the condition causing the peripheral nerve endings to be damaged and they do not react as they should. I understand how it must be frustrating, especially if you've been accustomed to active sex life. However, the drug of the GP not working for some people (it does not work very well for us, but unfortunately, with effort further we can reach her orgasm). There are also alternative treatments available. My partner was (before I knew him), a very sexual man and I think he suffers from a lack of desire. He reassured me as exactly like yours that is not mine and I believe that. I feel so desperately sad for those who have already had a high libido, or received a full sexual life, while suddenly find themselves at a loss to understand what happens to them. I do not think we should be very careful what we say or intimate partners such that they often feel conscious ego about it. There are many other ways to enjoy a close, loving relationship – I married my husband knowing about his condition (we are in our 40's). Good luck – only please support, love and empathy for your man – He can still enjoy yourself if it is not too concerned with himself on occasion.