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My boyfriend is a recovering crack addict. How does it affect their sex lives? He thinks it is ok to have sex once every 2-3 weeks. Does it lessen their desire or ability? When he does have sex, he seems to get it over with as quickly as possible so I won't ask again. He seems satisfied, but I'm not sure. Is this normal for an ex-user or is it something else. He is 48 y.o.
HI Nicki,
If he is no longer using and it has been a while, I don't imagine it would have a huge impact. People have different ideas about sex, some people think multiple times in a day is usual, some people think once a year is okay, and most people are somewhere in between. Contrary to popular culture, some men are just not that sexual.
I would suggest that you speak to him about this. Try to present it in a very supportive way, as people can get very defensive about sex. Ask him if there is anything that is bothering him. Personally, I wouldn't bring up the crack use as this adds another level to it, and if it is relevant he can raise it with you.
Take care and whatever you do, do it safely,
Jacqui
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Answers by Expert:
Jacqui
Experience
Currently a Harm Reduction Adviser for Salvation Centre Cambodia (www.scc.org.kh). Worked in harm reduction in Australia for 10 years. Studied extensively on the topic and have trained others. Psychologist with Clinical Masters. Two significant research projects on drug use (one on HIV risk and its link with trauma and one on drug related stigma).
Organizations
No current formal membership but consider myself a part of the harm reduction community.
Publications
Conference proceedings - IHRC 2004 (Chiang Mai), 2005 (Melbourne) & 2010 (Bangkok). Anex Conference 2005 (Melbourne) Stigma-Pleasure-Practice conference 2006 (Sydney).
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Masters of Psychology (Clinical). And a multitude of training courses including advanced first aid, pre & post test counselling accreditation for HIV, significant amount of training on hepatitis C, etc.
Awards and Honors
Have presented at international conferences including the International Harm Reduction Conferences in Chiang Mai Thailand; Melbourne, Australia and Bangkok, Thailand. Also national conferences in Sydney and Melbourne Australia.
Past/Present Clients
I maintain confidentiality about my clients.
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