USA: Health Tip On Having Sex Despite Illness

. WASHINGTON DC / HealthDay News / December 10, 2008 People who have a chronic illness -- which may include heart disease, diabetes or asthma -- may have ongoing pain or fatigue that can hinder a healthy sex life. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers suggestions for how to enjoy sex, despite having a chronic illness: * Figure out what time of day you feel healthiest and most energized, and plan sex around those times. * Try to get plenty of rest, and make yourself feel as relaxed as possible. * Don't have sex within two hours of eating. * If you take pain medicine, take it at least 30 minutes before having sex. * Drink only limited amounts of alcohol, and don't use tobacco. Both can affect sexual performance. Copyright © 2008 Yahoo! Inc.