Navigating the Sexual Effects of Prostate Cancer Together

Español[shortcode-general-accordion site_id=19288782 expand="1" title="Flipbook text" content="Slide 2: Tough, But Common and NormalIntimacy with your partner is needed more than ever when facing prostate cancer. Unfortunately, it’s common and normal for treatment to cause sexual changes.It’s important to remember these changes aren’t a reflection of the love, desire and connection between you and your partner.Slide 3: Talk About ItSilence allows shame to creep in and chip away at intimacy. Talking openly about the physical changes happening can prevent shame, disappointment and fear from growing into a relationship wedge. Acknowledging what’s happening and talking about the feelings that arise are an important step in coping.Slide 4: Sex Therapy Can HelpTalking about sex can be tough, and prostate cancer treatment only makes it tougher. A sex therapist can give you tools for better communication and can help partners find new ways to create intimacy in and out of the bedroom during this time.Slide 5: Try MedicationYour clinician is another good resource. They may be able to prescribe medicine that can help with the common side effect of erectile dysfunction.These medicines can be:...