The Unasked Question: Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Sexual Activity

The Journal of Rheumatology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ismael Gutierrez-Jimenez, Manuel Hernandez-Hernandez, Aldo Barajas‐Ochoa, José Álvarez-Nemegyei, Paloma Gradilla-Magaña, Mariana Núñez-Martinez, César Ramos-Remus
DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.2025-1271
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Abstract

Sexual activity rarely enters the consultation room in rheumatology. Patients describe pain patterns, functional limitations, or beliefs about symptom causation, yet almost never the mechanics of intimacy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sexual function and dysfunction studies Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation

Publication details

Journal / source
The Journal of Rheumatology
Volume
53
Issue
4
Pages
463–465
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN