This survey was created in partnership with the National Psoriasis Foundation and Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Within the October 2010 issue of DERMASCOPE Magazine we focused on the findings from this survey and the effects that Psoriasis has on social relationships. Within this section we will be highlighting effects that Psoriasis has on romantic relationships and the intimacy level within said relationships.
Romantic Relationships and Intimacy
When asked how often they decline or avoid physical intimacy because of their psoriasis, more than half (52.2%) said that they decline intimacy sometimesvi, most of the time, or all the time; and 46.2 percent say they do not feel "in the mood" when having a psoriasis flare-up.vii
i Survey Monkey. "The Impact of Psoriasis on Personal Relationship". Question 17.
ii Survey Monkey. "The Impact of Psoriasis on Personal Relationship". Question 23.
iii Survey Monkey. "The Impact of Psoriasis on Personal Relationship". Question 30.
iv Survey Monkey. "The Impact of Psoriasis on Personal Relationship". Question 20.
v Survey Monkey. "The Impact of Psoriasis on Personal Relationship". Question 32.
vi Survey Monkey. "The Impact of Psoriasis on Personal Relationship". Question 28.
vii Survey Monkey. "The Impact of Psoriasis on Personal Relationship". Question 29.