Sexual health and chronic low back pain: A qualitative study

Chronic low back pain led to reduced desire and the need to adapt sexual practices. Despite these challenges, many participants reported positive relationships, often thanks to empathetic partners and finding alternatives during intercourse. As a result, sexual activity and satisfaction were not affected contradicting existing literature that suggests lower desire typically leads to lower satisfaction. However, discussing sexual issues with healthcare providers was difficult, with participants preferring experienced specialists and face-to-face consultations, while finding peer support groups valuable for emotional support.