Episode 145 - How to Find Pleasure and Intimacy After Cancer?

29/01/2025 1h 4min Episodio 145
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-hormonalLow libido, no libido - what can we do to tackle it?I’ve not had sex in years and my partner really wants itWhat is mate-guarding?How to find pleasure and intimacy after cancer? Not having sex ruined my relationshipWhy no-one ever talks about it The expectations around our sex lifeThis episode is sponsored by Astellas Pharma Limited - Thank you for your support.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro.07:58 Assessing HRT and Alternative Treatments21:10 New Drug Options for Symptoms22:51 Bio psychosocial Impact on Sex Life32:39 Rediscovering Pleasure Through "Pleasure Mapping"41:47 Pre-Cancer Journey & Sexual Exploration47:56 Addressing Intimacy Post-Diagnosis51:32 Adapted Intimacy for Post-Surgery Recovery54:50 Rethinking Sexy and Self-EsteemDr 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

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