Intimacy

Hi. I'm so glad you reached out to us! I hear how concerned you are about your husband's symptoms, both for him and for you. Many people with psoriasis develop it on or around their genitals, so he is not alone and you are not the only couple facing this.

First, I'm not a doctor or an expert, so I can't give medical advice for your own safety. Has he been diagnosed with psoriasis? Is he seeing a doctor for it, and has he mentioned it affects his genitals? There are many different kinds of treatments that can help, so talking to his doctor and/or dermatologist is the best place to start.

As tough as it is, it may be best to take a break from sex temporarily until he can find a treatment that makes him feel more comfortable, especially if he is bleeding or has open wounds. Think about other ways you can keep the connection alive, whether that's special date nights, cuddling, dancing, or even other sexual activities that are less focused on penetration.

We have several really good articles on this topic that I can share. Don't feel like you have to read them all right away! We are not going anywhere.

https://plaquepsoriasis.com/clinical/tips-manage-genital-psoriasis
https://plaquepsoriasis.com/living-with-psoriasis/relationships-intimacy
https://plaquepsoriasis.com/living/genital-intimacy
https://plaquepsoriasis.com/living/below-belt-genital
https://plaquepsoriasis.com/living/sex-intimacy-psoriasis

That's all for now. I know it's a lot of info but I wanted to give you some encouragement! Definitely have him visit his doctor ASAP if he hasn't already. We are here for both of you. Keep us posted! -Melissa, team member