here are a few tips for leading a good sex life with ps-
Even if you’re in a happy relationship, psoriasis can be a sex-life killer. For most of us, sex drive ebbs and flows, but a psoriasis flare-up can dampen your desire further by ruining your self-confidence—and by making sex painful.
steps to overcome it :
1.
Talk about it up front-
recommends telling your partner about the disease or flare-up before you get intimate. "Most people fear that the disease will take someone by surprise. By putting it out there, you’re taking control. You might say, 'I'm having an outbreak' with great confidence, or if you have the courage, show it to someone. The anxiety and stress around the disease will ease up."
2. Focus on the pleasure -
Anytime you have distractions or competing thoughts, it's going to take away from your enjoyment of sex,. It’s a matter of tuning into the situation, focusing on your partner and the joy you are creating together, and allowing any self-conscious thoughts to disappear ..If you let your fear or anxiety take over, it could certainly shut you down. But when you’re in the moment, you just go with it. Once you get through that initial burst of anxiety, you’re fine...
3. Don't force yourself -
Recognize the difference between anxiety holding you back and just not being in the mood..If you feel sexual and the conditions are right, go for it. But if you don’t feel like having sex, or it’s painful, don’t do it.
4.Getting over it with communication and ground rules -
laying ground rules about what your partner should or should not do before becoming intimate—especially if certain activities or areas of your body make you feel uncomfortable.
If you've experienced pain or rejection during intimacy, you might decide to avoid the situation altogether, and that can become a vicious cycle. The more you abstain, the harder it is to get back in the saddle. If you find yourself avoiding sex for an extended period of time or feel unable to talk with your partner about it, consider seeking help from a friend, doctor, therapist, or support group. Talking to someone who understands your situation can help to validate your feelings. "People not only feel better when they have a therapist, close friend, or confidant they can open up to, but opening up to another person whom you trust and who cares about you has remarkable emotional and physical healing effects..........
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