Sexual Motivation in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: A Controlled Cross-Sectional Study.

Petra PrinssenPeter Joseph JongenMarco HeeringsElia WyverkensGuy T'SjoenEllen DeschepperMarieke Dewitte

Published in: Degenerative neurological and neuromuscular disease (2023)

Findings of this controlled cross-sectional study suggest a reduction in the number of sexual motives in persons with MS, especially of physical motives related to pleasure and experience seeking. Health care professionals may consider assessing sexual motivation when dealing with persons with MS who suffer from decreased sexual desire or another sexual dysfunction.

Keyphrases

multiple sclerosis
mental health
healthcare
mass spectrometry
physical activity
oxidative stress
social media
health information