I. Introduction Gradually we are beginning to talk openly about sensitive subjects, such as human sexuality. Now, SHHH wants to examine the impact of hearing loss in the areas of sexuality and intimacy. Although little research exists on these subjects, Harold Rousey, resident psychiatrist at the Menninger Foundation in Kansas, found that men with hearing loss may fear loss of potency and women may fear loss of attractiveness. We know that hearing loss has considerable impact on our state of mind and often affects our behavior. All of these circumstances create different problems.
Nothing is more harmful than anxiety.
It takes our minds away from relating to one another. It keeps us preoccupied with things that are not positively associated with mutuality. In couples where one party loses hearing after the bond is formed, their sexual relationship can be affected the most. In many cases, good relationships have not developed. While hearing loss hasn't caused the problem, it makes the problem more insoluble.