Sexual satisfaction can be achieved in many ways. Arthritis can make intercourse difficult. Stimulating your partner manually, orally, or with a vibrator in a caring, romantic way, can be satisfying. On the other hand, despite your feelings of affection, there may be times when either you or your partner simply doesn't feel very passionate. Then you or your partner can certainly stimulate the other person and satisfy their sexual needs.
Masturbation is also a healthy way of achieving the same goal.
It can also reassure you of your own normal sexuality. Having someone you love, someone with whom to share your life, has to be one of the all-time blessings of a happy life. If one of you develops a chronic disease, you will need all the affection and understanding you can muster to maintain a normal life. If you are the person with arthritis, you will need to let your mate know your feelings about sexual activity, and vice versa. If your mate has arthritis, you must reassure your mate that he or she is a desirable partner and that you love him or her and want to continue sharing that part of your life.