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Threesome: Me, my boyfriend, and his fistule
by: K on Fri, Apr 24 2009

My boyfriend is one of the greatest guys around. Handsome, smart, and makes me laugh (trite, but true!). Several months ago this fistula moved in on our relationship. At first it was manageable, but it has really affected our relationship. For example, our ability to be intimate, we can’t go out anymore because he’s in pain, and while I know it’s extremely difficult on him, it’s also been really hard on me. It’s hard not to be able to kiss passionately because it causes an erection which hurts him, and its hard to avoid going out for dinner because sitting down for so long hurts him. I am trying to be as supportive as I can and to cheer him on, but it’s so hard to watch him like this. He’s had the first surgery and is scheduled for the second soon, but I guess if anyone who has dealt with this before has a spouse or partner or significant other with any advice for me, I would greatly appreciate it.

April 2009

Threesome: Me, my boyfriend, and his fistule - by K - (Fri, Apr 24 2009)
My boyfriend is one of the greatest guys around. Handsome, smart, and makes me laugh (trite, but true!). Several months ago this fistula moved in on our relationship. [more..]
Fistula - by Susie - (Thu, Apr 23 2009)
I began with a very small perianal abscess which was easily lanced by my primary care physician. [more..]
Fistulotomy - not too bad - by sam - (Tue, Apr 21 2009)
I’ve had this darn thing since I was 19 or so. I’m 30 and had it removed 3 days ago. I was hoping it would go away on it’s own, but that never happened. [more..]

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