Intimacy is important in every relationship, but when you have CF, its important to be honest about what works and doesnt. Honesty and communication should always be present because CF does and will impact your romantic relationship.

Can people with CF have relationships?

People with cystic fibrosis should never meet each other, as they carry bacteria within their lungs that could be harmful to each other.

Can I kiss someone with CF?

Dont shake hands with or kiss the cheeks of other people with cystic fibrosis.

Can people with CF hug?

Research says that people with CF can get pseudomonas from other infected people. The germs can spread via indirect or direct contact. Direct contact includes shaking hands, hugging, kissing, etc.

Can an infertile man get a woman pregnant?

If your partner is subfertile: IUI Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is one of the very common ways of achieving a pregnancy in which the male partners sperms are at least 10 million. The mans semen is taken and washed by some special procedures in a laboratory.

Can u have kids with CF?

Women with CF have thicker cervical mucus and can have ovulation issues due to poor nutrition. However, the majority of women with CF are fertile and can become pregnant if appropriate contraception is not used.

How old is the oldest person with CF?

The oldest person diagnosed with CF for the first time in the U.S. was 82, in Ireland was 76, and in the United Kingdom was 79. Those diagnosed after age 50 tend to have a long history of frequent bouts of colds, sinus infections, pneumonia, stomach pains, acid reflux, and trouble gaining or keeping on weight.