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If you're in a relationship with someone living with Crohn's or Colitis, you might feel unsure how you can best help them. Whether you're looking for support on managing their condition, approaching intimacy, starting a family or simply living life together, our resources can help you.
Someone I'm in a relationship with
Hear from others supporting a loved one with Crohn's or Colitis
Carer Timm talks about his experience of supporting his wife, Sam, with her Ulcerative Colitis
It takes two
Katie and Mat are in a relationship, and both have Crohn's. In their blog, they talk about how they recognise signs and symptoms in each other that might mean they need extra support, but might not want to talk about it.
Our relationship with Crohn's
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Personally, what I find the hardest is that she's having to deal with it all. I find it hard that I can't really do anything to help. I can't cure it and when she's ill I can't make her feel better. I think that's what I find the hardest - you feel pretty useless.
Sex and relationships
Everyone has their own experiences of how Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis affects, or does not affect, sex and relationships. Our sex and relationships information helps you think and talk about sex, intimacy and relationships when one partner lives with Crohn's or Colitis.
We also have a blog on intimate relationships with some practical tips and links to other support.
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The physical changes caused by Crohn’s or Colitis can affect the way you or your partner feels about their body.
We have information on reproductive health and fertility, which aims to help you to understand how Crohn's or Colitis may impact these areas, make informed choices about your care when starting a family or choosing contraception, and more.
Reproductive health
If you're planning to start a family, our information on pregnancy and breastfeeding can help.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Read Alice's blog on managing her Colitis, her young family and her relationship with her husband to see what a partner with Crohn's or Colitis may be thinking about.
Helping others to understand
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My husband has grown to be fully understanding and I take time to rest if I need it.
He knows how to look out for signs of a flare, and I honestly couldn’t have gotten through this last year without him.
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Helpline Service
Last updated: 22/07/2026
Our Helpline team can't take calls or ring you back for the rest of the summer. But you can still reach us by email.
If you need to contact the team, please email helpline@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and we'll answer you as soon as possible.
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How Can We Help?
- We can help you understand Crohn’s and Colitis
- Listen and talk about living with IBD
- Help you connect with others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community
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Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.
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