Tiredness
Les has identified this as a problem but not yet related it to sexuality.
Lack of communication
Les and Jean seem to communicate well together.
Loss of libido
Les has expressed reduced feelings of sexual desire
Fear of rejection
Les stated that he was not the man he used to be.
Medication
Les and Jean have not identified this as a problem but nurse needs to be aware that certain medications can be contributing factors.
Fear of inadequate performance
Les has not discussed this outright but has alluded to it by saying he ‘is not the man he used to be’
Fear of another stroke
Both Jean and Les have expressed this fear.
Altered body image
Les has ongoing difficulties in this area, in particular the ongoing spasticity in his right arm and this may impact on his self image.
Page last reviewed: 10 Feb 2021
