Analysis reveals high rates of sexual dysfunction in sexual and gender minority individuals with MS, indicating the need for improved healthcare access.
Sexual health is an integral part of overall well-being, encompassing emotional, psychological, and physical aspects that profoundly influence quality of life. Despite the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) among people with multiple sclerosis (MS), it is too frequently underreported and undertreated. Sexual and gender minority (SGM) people with MS, in particular, may face stigma, discrimination, and clinician hesitancy that can bar access to necessary sexual health care. Recognizing SGM identity can help clinicians deliver more inclusive general and sexual health care, including but not limited to family planning and gender-affirming care. The 8 Ps model can aid in taking a nonjudgmental sexual history that allows for recognition of sexual dysfunction regardless of identity.
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