July 30, 2025

Impact of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis on Sex & Intimacy: A Scoping Review

Key Points

MAIN FINDING: The review examines literature on how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis affects intimacy and sexual relationships.
KEY EVIDENCE: Interventions targeting intimacy were identified, highlighting the need for resources for individuals with ALS.
APPROACH: This scoping review synthesizes existing literature on sex and intimacy changes in ALS patients.
SIGNIFICANCE: Understanding these impacts can guide healthcare providers in offering better support and interventions to patients.},
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"} }
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"} }
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"} }
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"} }
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"} }
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"} }
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"} }
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}
simple_explanation":"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can change how people experience sex and intimacy. This review looks at studies discussing these changes and possible solutions. It matters because addressing these issues can help improve the quality of life for individuals with ALS. 💖"}}】}}]}}}]}]}

Abstract

Abstract Date Presented 04/05/2025 The purpose of this scoping review is to explore literature that discusses how sex and intimacy are affected in individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), as well as interventions to address identified sex and intimacy changes. Primary Author and Speaker: Stephanie Johnson Additional Authors and Speakers: Brianna Brown, Amber Warren, Haleigh Timmons, Sara Kitchens, Cassady Williamson

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Johnson et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a094be6551bb0af8cf159 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.79s2-po215

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