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Episode 145 - How to Find Pleasure and Intimacy After Cancer?
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In today’s episode, Dr Angela Wright, a clinical sexologist trained in psychosexual therapy, will guide us through this intimate, interactive and thought-provoking episode on how to find pleasure and intimacy after cancer. “This has been one of the most valuable sessions I have attended after since my cancer treatment”, said a member who joined us at the end of the recording.
Low libido, zero libido is a common side effect of cancer treatment and as we’re about to find out, most people feel very much alone with it.
Before we dive in, we will also do a quick solutions workshop on all your solutions for hot flushes.
We will discuss:
- Hot flushes treatment options - non-hormonal
- Low libido, no libido - what can we do to tackle it?
- I’ve not had sex in years and my partner really wants it
- What is mate-guarding?
- How to find pleasure and intimacy after cancer?
- Not having sex ruined my relationship
- Why no-one ever talks about it
- The expectations around our sex life
This episode is sponsored by Astellas Pharma Limited - Thank you for your support.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro.
07:58 Assessing HRT and Alternative Treatments
21:10 New Drug Options for Symptoms
22:51 Bio psychosocial Impact on Sex Life
32:39 Rediscovering Pleasure Through "Pleasure Mapping"
41:47 Pre-Cancer Journey & Sexual Exploration
47:56 Addressing Intimacy Post-Diagnosis
51:32 Adapted Intimacy for Post-Surgery Recovery
54:50 Rethinking Sexy and Self-Esteem
Dr Angela Wright, a clinical sexologist trained in psychosexual therapy, is also a GP with expertise in menopause and cancer patients. She has co-founded Spiced Pear Health and is an accredited British Menopause Specialist.
Book mentions:
Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats: A Cognitive Behavioural Self-help Guide to the Menopause by Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith
Mind the Gap by Dr Karen Gurney
Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Lori A. Brotto
Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous by Gillian Anderson
Connect with us:
For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org
Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancer
Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub
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