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Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:40 pm
by LinkC
Jaylee wrote:Oh my! I don't know whether to blush or giggle over here
I think BOTH are in order at this point...

Gimmee a "T", gimmee an "M", gimmee an "I" !!
(Not that there's anything wrong with that...)

Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:50 pm
by montana user
I am so glad this question was posted! You would not believe how many of my patients ask me this question! Now from my personal use of CPAP, I can tell you it does not bother anything. We usually go to bed and cuddle for a while before I put the mask on anyway so if something is going to happen, it happens in that time the mask is off. Not saying she hasn't got frisky with the mask on, but you wouldn't believe how fast I can hit the off button on the machine!

Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:43 pm
by Scarlet834
dsm wrote:A topic dear to the hearts of many folk here

I do find the mask intrusive. It does seem like that once it is put in place that is a sign that sleep is next on the agenda.

Will be interested to see other people's responses.

DSM
I'm late to the topic but quoting DSM as closest to my own experience. I have noticed the impact, mainly I think because my husband and I rarely retire at the same time and I'm most often first. The mask very definitely signals sleep (as did my previous exhaustion). It's just more awkward to change one's mind as it were (I'm awake!) and I think I'm left alone from courtesy. So far I have only once unteathered myself from my equipment. Early on it took me so long to reach non-leak perfection each night that disconnecting was a true issue. Not true any longer. I don't begrudge my state of affairs, I just perceive that maintaining intimacy might, as someone already said, need a change in habits and at times some judicious planning.

Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:29 am
by Patrick A
Jaylee wrote:Oh my! I don't know whether to blush or giggle over here
I was watching TV and just a few minutes ago there was an ad for an ED medication.....It went on to talk about the different times that you could use it. Then it states that "If you have an Erection that lasts for 4 hours or more seek Medical Attention Immediately!" Hell......medical attention my eye call the local news media!!!

Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:56 pm
by scrapper
Who would ever complain about that?

...now that I'm on cpap, do I get a sex life? I didn't have one before, but if one comes with cpap, sign me up!

I've read all about data capable machines and masks and heated hoses..........where does one get the sex life?

Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:02 pm
by packitin
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Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:47 pm
by sheldons65
Autopapdude wrote:
If CPAP is interfering with your sex life, please consult with your DME again because you have not been wearing the mask properly.

All Kidding aside, Just take the mask off or don't put it on in the first place. It's not like you get into bed and someone stops by for a drink and jumps in bed with you after your mask is on. You live with this person and can plan a little.

Gerry
Maybe some folks LIKE the mask during amorous acts. Perhaps they want to role play Darth Vader and Princess Leia getting it on intergallactically.

Eeeeewwwwww yuck! That would be incest.

Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 3:33 pm
by TXKajun
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Maybe some folks LIKE the mask during amorous acts. Perhaps they want to role play Darth Vader and Princess Leia getting it on intergallactically.[/quote]


I thought that was just at halloween time![/quote]

Busted! Darn it, I thought what went on behind closed doors.........oh heck, I better stop now before I get myself in even deeper. Oops! Did it anyway!

Kajun

Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:55 pm
by Gerryk
Patrick A wrote:
Jaylee wrote:Oh my! I don't know whether to blush or giggle over here
I was watching TV and just a few minutes ago there was an ad for an ED medication.....It went on to talk about the different times that you could use it. Then it states that "If you have an Erection that lasts for 4 hours or more seek Medical Attention Immediately!" Hell......medical attention my eye call the local news media!!!

I agree with Patrick, what is the problem with four hours? Maybe some of those doctors and scientists should get out of the office some and have a real life.

Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:03 pm
by Guest
And what would you do with the extra 3 hours and 55 minutes?

Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:28 pm
by DBoone
Oh, that was cold!!

Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:31 pm
by bearcatx16
Sure wish I hadn't read this thread, now i've gotta go find out if my DW has a headache or NOT.

Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 6:38 pm
by Jaylee
bearcatx16 wrote:Sure wish I hadn't read this thread, now i've gotta go find out if my DW has a headache or NOT.

Orgasm is actually really good for headaches

Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:00 pm
by BlackSpinner
Jaylee wrote: Orgasm is actually really good for headaches
Yes especially for migraines - as soon as you feel one coming on you should get to coming... ummh bad pun warning.


Much to many peoples disappointment - vibrators are usually more effective and quicker - no one wants to go hunt for someone in the mood - RIGHT NOW THIS MINUTE other wise the window of opportunity is lost.

Re: CPAP and sex life

Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:08 pm
by YawnGirl
BlackSpinner wrote:
Jaylee wrote: Orgasm is actually really good for headaches
Yes especially for migraines - as soon as you feel one coming on you should get to coming... ummh bad pun warning.


Much to many peoples disappointment - vibrators are usually more effective and quicker - no one wants to go hunt for someone in the mood - RIGHT NOW THIS MINUTE other wise the window of opportunity is lost.

The amazing information I get from this forum never ceases to amaze me!

I think I feel a migraine comin-on. Pun intended!