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Relationships
It is important to
acknowledge the extra burden that partners and other loved ones can
carry when a woman has Pelvic Instability.
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Make sure your partner
understands Pelvic Instability, get them to read the information you
receive and even come to doctor/physio appointment if possible
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Attending meetings of
the Pelvic Instability Association is a good way to meet other
people in the same boat!
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Talk about things,
acknowledging that things are likely to improve
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Avoid making any major
decisions at this time
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Safeguard privacy,
making time for just each other
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If you have other
children, invest in a babysitter so that you can get out for even a
short while
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Consider asking
someone outside the family to act as a support person just for your
partner
Maintaining a sexual
relationship
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Be aware of the touch
deprivation that can occur when you are using a walking aid,
wheelchair, or sleeping in a recliner chair
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Cuddles & non-sexual
touch may be more important eg getting your partner to rub
moisturiser into your feet
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Consider
non-penetrative sexual contact if it’s too difficult or painful to
have intercourse
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Trying different
positions for sex eg rear entry kneeling on a pillow or large
cushion over chair or side by side in lying position, if using
missionary position using rolled up pillows to support knees
Consider counselling to
help you get through this period with your relationship intact
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