As it turns out, women with diabetes are the ones most likely to complain about intimate problems. The most common complaints reported by patients included decreased libido and difficulty achieving orgasm.
Unlike patients with type 1 diabetes, women with type 2 diabetes are more likely to experience the unpleasant consequences of the disease. If diabetes is detected early and all necessary measures are taken to treat it, sex life may not be affected.
The vast majority of women with diabetes experience discomfort during intercourse. As soon as a woman becomes aroused, her genitals become moisturized, but with diabetes, this moisture level is greatly reduced, causing a sensation of friction, making orgasm virtually impossible.
One of the most challenging problems for women with diabetes is pregnancy. The disease increases blood pressure, which negatively impacts the further development of the fetus. Diabetes can be hereditary.
Other intimate problems experienced by diabetics include cystitis, yeast infections, and chronic eye problems. Diabetic medications also affect sexual function.