Sex and intimacy

Changes to sex and intimacy are a big challenge for many people living with cancer. Some people go through cancer treatment without having their feelings, attitudes or ability to have sex affected at all. Others find that their sex lives change a lot. There are many things that you can do to have a healthy sex life during and after cancer treatment.

Find out more about sex, intimacy and cancer.

Expert review and references

  • Gallo-Silver L & Dillon PM. Sexualiity and reproductive issues. Lester JL & Schitt P (eds.). Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Personalized Care. Pittsburg: Oncology Nursing Society; 2011: 13: pp. 123-131.
  • Sanchez Varela V, Nelson CJ & Bober SL. Sexual problems. DeVita VT Jr, Lawrence TS, & Rosenberg SA. Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology. 9th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2011: 20(172): pp. 2456-2466.

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