In today’s episode we talk about sex, baby....as well as getting intimate, relationships, body image and family planning. We are here to answer some of the burning questions provided by our community of younger people living with heart conditions.  

We hear from supporting young hearts member Alicia Philipatos about dating with a heart condition and renowned Sexologist Chantelle Otten on how to spice up your sex life and get intimate.

Useful links to support you:  

• How to talk about sex and intimacy with your partner and health professional -https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/programs/supporting-young-hearts 

• Chantelle Otten - https://chantelleotten.com/about/ 
• Dating after heart surgery - https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Blog/Exercising-for-heart-and-soul 
• Sexual health concerns in people with cardiovascular disease by the American Heart Association - https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.004846  

To talk through any of your heart health questions or find out more about our programs, call the Heart Foundation’s helpline on 13 11 12, or visit http://www.heartfoundation.org.au 

The Heart Foundation’s Supporting Young Hearts program is a peer support initiative helping to support and connect younger people, aged 18 to 45 years, who are living with a heart condition or recovering from heart surgery. 

Find out more about Supporting Young Hearts program - https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/programs/supporting-young-hearts  

Join the Supporting Young Heart Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportingyounghearts/