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This information is here to help you think and talk about sex, intimacy and relationships. Even if you are not having sex or don’t want to have sex, you may still find this information useful.  \nThis information is meant for everyone – whatever your gender, sexuality or relationship status.  \nWe have separate information on Reproductive health and fertility and Pregnancy and breastfeeding.  \nContents  \nKey facts about sex and relationships ................................................................................... 3  \nDating and new relationships ................................................................................................. 3  \nTelling a partner about Crohn’s or Colitis ........................................................................... 3  \nTelling a partner about your stoma..................................................................................... 5  \nTelling a partner about your fistula ..................................................................................... 6  \nBody image 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relationships............................................................................................................. 10  \nBody image and self-esteem ................................................................................................. 11  \nSex and consent..................................................................................................................... 13  \nSex and intimacy .................................................................................................................... 13  \nNot feeling like having sex (low libido, desire or sex drive) ............................................. 13  \nOrgasm issues .................................................................................................................... 15  \nErectile and ejaculation problems .................................................................................... 16  \nYour partner has stopped having sex with you ................................................................ 16  \nBeing spontaneous ............................................................................................................ 16  \nTaking medicines ............................................................................................................... 17  \nSex after surgery ................................................................................................................ 17  \nSex and stomas.................................................................................................................. 18  \nAnal sex................................................................................................................................... 18  \nDouching............................................................................................................................. 19  \nAnal sex after a 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