This resource provides information on how motor neuron disease can impact on sexuality and intimacy needs.

What you should know

• Motor Neurone Disease (MND) can affect all aspects of daily life including intimacy and relationships
• MND has no direct impact on sexual function, arousal or needs
• Having a partner who is also acting as a carer may impact relationships
• Intimacy and sexuality may be experienced through sexual and non-sexual touch
• Talking with a GP, MND Association Advisor, neurologist, nurse or allied health professional regarding intimacy and sexuality may be beneficial