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An intimate partnership has physical and psychological components, both of which often take a hit when cancer enters the union. The prospect, and then the process, of treatments tend to alter the way the two people relate to each other. When the diagnosis is one of gynecologic or reproductive cancer for a woman, questions of sexual intimacy and function often color relationships, confuse partners, and raise concerns that other cancers might not.
With an estimated 83,000 women a year added to the roles of those battling gynecologic cancers and 300,000 women a year added to roles of those battling breast cancer, Sex and Cancer focuses on surviving and thriving—more than 70 percent of women with gynecologic cancers now survive!—and helps readers mitigate outcomes and overcome challenges of sexual dysfunction after a cancer diagnosis; reassess the priorities in an intimate relationship to support the patient’s struggle, healing, and libido; and learn to interact with the professionals tasked with saving lives and enhancing those areas affected by cancer diagnosis and treatment. Sex and Cancer features stories that illuminate insights about the impact of gynecologic and reproductive cancers on relationships. The stories give life to guidance that’s critical in shaping the effect that gynecologic cancer has on intimate relationships. And readers will find insight, comfort, and suggestions for addresses the questions about intimacy and sexual function that are often left unexpressed.
From the Publisher
Reduce Stress to Boost Intimacy
If you’re being treated for cancer, you have more stress than usual in your life. Your partner is probably experiencing stress as well as you both might have fear of the disease, missed work, concerns over appearance, and financial strains. This stress can derail the intimacy between the two of you. You are experiencing some of the key signs of ‘fight-or-flight’- so you’re more ready for battle or running away than you are for lovemaking. Make it a priority to reduce that stress before you try to reconnect with your partner.
Some Physical Ways to Boost Intimacy
There are both medical and nonmedical approaches to sexual health- and it’s not as though the information is irrelevant for a non-cancer population.
Keep in mind that a lot of our human sexual response is geared on muscle contractions and relaxation. With that mind, things to explore are:
-Toning the pelvic floor muscles.
-Knowing how to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
-Practicing range-of-motion, especially after breast cancer surgery.
-Using a generous amount of lubricating jelly during sex.
Post-Cancer DOs and Don’t’s – A Couple of Post-Cancer Intimacy Dos and Don’ts Do’s
-Do learn what impact treatments will likely make on your stamina, appearance, and mental state.
-Do examine and explore your own body. You need to know what feels good and when it feels best. Communicate what you learn to your partner.
Don’ts
-Don’t feel as though a loss of self-esteem or energy defines your future with your partner.
-Don’t leave everything up to your partner. It doesn’t matter if your partner is male or female-this is your body, and your body is unique.
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; 1st edition (June 29, 2017)
Language : English
Hardcover : 184 pages
ISBN-10 : 1442275081
ISBN-13 : 978-1442275089
Item Weight : 14.7 ounces
Dimensions : 6.31 x 0.77 x 9.27 inches
