Webinar Audio: Let's Talk About Sex and Breast Cancer: Desire, Comfort, and Body Image
Breastcancer.org PodcastShow Notes
This podcast is the audio from a Breastcancer.org webinar.
Many people struggle with intimacy during and after breast cancer treatment, but not everyone knows what to expect or how to manage these issues. Watch this webinar to learn about the physical and emotional challenges, and suggestions to improve sexual health.
The featured speakers are Marisa Weiss, MD, Jennifer Barsky Reese, PhD, FSBM, and Kristin Emilia Rojas, MD, FACS.
The topics they discuss include:
Vaginal dryness and irritation
Intimacy while in treatment
Decreased desire
Pain during sex
Decreased breast sensation
Fatigue
Emotional challenges and self-confidence
The impact on relationships with partners
In the webinar you will also hear about the importance of discussing sexual health with healthcare providers, different methods and treatments to improve sexual health after breast cancer, the role of counseling and communication in dealing with these issues, and how exercise and lifestyle changes can help.
Learn more about sexual health and breast cancer.
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