New Podcast on The Impact of Breast Cancer on Sexual Health: Physical Changes, Lubrication, Pleasure
Hello everyone, Today we launched our new podcast episode on The Impact of Breast Cancer on Sexual Health: Physical Changes, Lubrication, Pleasure. We recommend that listeners exercise self-care when listening to this podcast, as some may find the content upsetting. Let’s be Upfront about the impact of breast cancer on sexual health. Sex and intimacy are very personal but important parts of life. Breast cancer and treatment can affect sexual wellbeing and intimacy for each person and their partner in different ways, including experiencing loss of self-esteem due to physical changes to your body. Joining us for this episode of Upfront is Tess Devèze (they/them). Tess is a clinical occupational therapist (OT) and certified somatic sexologist who works with people living with cancer, chronic illness, and disability to live more pleasurable and sexually healthy lives. Tess was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago and has personally experienced the severe impacts treatments have on sexuality. Being a member of the LGBTIQ+ community, a sexuality clinician and a cancer survivor has given them the determination to offer support and help to as many as they can around those more ‘intimate’ challenges we face. We’ll hear from Tess on their lived and professional experience about the impact of breast cancer treatment on libido, arousal, desire, vaginal changes and sexual intercourse. We also learn about effective ways to restore and enhance intimacy and what options are available to help you manage the impact of treatment on your sexual wellbeing. For more information and to listen to the podcast, please click here.
Popping into groups
Hi everyone just a reminder that all groups get new members and it is great if you can pop into the group and check on new posts and reply if you can help with the private groups you are members of... Lets talk about Vaginas Christians Diagnosed with BC Choosing Breast Reconstruction EtcPermission to speak: Giving older adults a voice in teaching health professionals how to communicate
I found this in my emails and I thought there are a few of us over 60 on here .... https://unesurveys.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ADkd4AQZFYCj7n Are you over 60 ? then this might interest you... Permission to speak: Giving older adults a voice in teaching health professionals how to communicate about intimate matters Our sexuality changes as we age - but we know that many people in their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond wish to remain sexually active. We also know that health conditions and medications can affect sexuality and cause sexual problems. But it can be hard to find reliable, accurate information - especially if it's hard to talk to your health professional! Alison Rahn - who spoke recently at the COTA NSW 50 Shades of Greying forum - is the lead researcher in a new study funded by the Australian Association of Gerontology. The outcome of this research will be training materials for health professionals to improve their communications skills with older people around sex and sexuality. Alison is looking for people to participate in an anonymous online survey, which will take between 20 and 30 minutes to answer. Your participation will be completely anonymous. You don't need to provide your name or any identifying details. You don't have to participate - but your anonymous participation will help to make sure that health professionals have the skills and tools to have good discussions with older people about sex and sexuality - which is a win for everyone.
Fidelity
I have just found out that my husband has had an affair. It started 6mths after I finished treatment and has finished now. My libido and intimacy post surgery made sex fell like a chore and he knew it. I was emotionally unavailable and trying to find my "new normal". Not excusing his actions, he has made the wrong choices and has taken full responsibility for is actions but how many other woman have fidelity issues with there partners after BC.
