Sexuality and MS: a guide for women
Studies suggest that up to 80% of women with MS experience sexual difficulties at some point in their lives. Yet sexual problems remain under-reported and under-diagnosed, despite the fact that many difficulties can be overcome.
The MS Trust's book for women - published in a revised and updated version in 2011 - helps people talk about their concerns. It explains how MS can impact on both sexuality and intimacy and offers positive and practical solutions.
To make the book as relevant as possible we asked women with MS to tell us how they felt about sexuality and intimacy. Their comments, opinions, experiences and tips for coping have helped to shape the book.
Sexual issues chatroom
In April 2007 we ran a chatroom on sexual issues - for both men and women.
Woman's Hour
In May 2007, the Radio 4 programme Woman's Hour looked at recent research which suggests that an increasing proportion of women are getting MS and discussed issues affecting women with MS. One of the interviewees was Nicki Ward-Abel, author of Sexuality and MS: a guide for women.
- A recording of the item is available from the Woman's Hour page of the BBC website