Bold Enough to Ask

Approximately 65% of men with cystic fibrosis (CF) report experiencing sexual function issues, yet so often we avoid this topic both in and out of clinic. Episode 4 of this first season of Bold Enough to Ask: Men Have Questions will cover those uncomfortable conversations, tapping into things such as delayed puberty, impacts on libido, how diabetes is connected to erectile dysfunction, and how men...

This is Beyond 50 – Men with CF Talk Sexual Health & Aging As more people with CF live past the age of 50, new challenges arise. Comorbidities such as osteoporosis, colorectal cancer, hypertension, and arthritis generally emerge as a person approaches 60 years old. With Host Chad Bautch and guests Dr. Victor Roggli, John Kleven, and Dr. John Lindsey, this episode does a deep dive into the agin...

Being a father is a significant decision for someone with CF, but with treatment advancements (in particular, modulators that have enhanced the longevity and quality of life of pwCF) and accessibility of assistive reproductive technologies, more men are finding the joys of fatherhood. Bold Enough to Ask is focused on sexual and reproductive issues and concerns in the cystic fibrosis community. Som...

Infertility affects 98% of men with cystic fibrosis . In this episode, we unpack what it really means to navigate fertility testing, assisted reproduction, and relationship dynamics throughout the in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey for men. Guests share honest stories about the mix of science, hope, and vulnerability that comes with starting a family with CF. Bold Enough to Ask is focused on sex...