Life with aplastic anaemia Sex and relationships Living with a rare bone marrow failure condition can have a real impact on your intimate relationships - whether that's due to the effects of treatment or symptoms, changes to the way you see yourself, or shifting roles in your relationship. We asked Caroline Lovett, a psychosexual and relationship therapist, to work with us to create this series of articles and videos, covering some of the issues and feelings you might be experiencing. We hope this content is useful to you, if you want to talk to someone about any of these issues - we are here for you. You are always welcome to get in touch with our support team. Finding your sexual voice when living with a health condition Caroline explores some of the issues that can arise, including: Sexuality and body image during illness Maintaining intimacy when you're dealing with fatigue Erectile difficulty and dryness Fear of infections Read & watch Sex and bone marrow conditions: how to get physical Caroline gives practical advice on how to get sex back on the agenda, including: Getting over the intimacy barriers Easing discomfort Dealing with anxiety When to get further advice Read & watch How to date Caroline talks about some of the aspects of dating that might feel scary when you are living with a condition like aplastic anaemia, including: How much to share, and when Preparing yourself for a first date Building trust Read & watch Navigating fertility issues Caroline talks about how to talk about and consider fertility issues around your illness. When treatment impacts your fertility Supporting each other if you're in a relationship Support from your healthcare team Read & watch Talking to your child: Navigating puberty and body image during illness Caroline discusses how to talk to your child about puberty and body image when they are going through bone marrow failure treatment: How do you start these tricky conversations? Deciding what's age-appropriate How a bone marrow transplant might impact puberty and affect body image Read & watch Maintaining your relationship as parents of a sick child Caroline talks through the importance of parental self care and maintaining your intimate relationship alongside caring for a child with a bone marrow failure condition: Making time for you Rekindling intimacy Positivity about the future Read & watch Partner anxiety - how to cope when your partner is unwell Caroline talks through how you may be feeling as a partner of someone with a complex health condition, including: Dealing with the change in your relationship dynamics Reconnecting with your partner Talking about sex and intimacy Expanding your sexual menu Looking after yourself too Read & watch Manage Cookie Preferences