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Cancer

Sexuality Issues for Women Being Treated for Cancer

Treatment for cancer can cause many changes that may affect your sexuality. It can also change the physical or emotional closeness you share with another person. Different treatments can cause different physical and psychological changes that can affect how you feel, look, and function. These changes may be temporary, or they may last a long time.

Life After Cancer: Changes in a Woman’s Sex Life

Many women have changes in their sex life after cancer treatment. You may have both physical and emotional side effects.

Testicular Cancer: Coping with Effects on Sexuality

Whether the changes you have are short-term or long lasting, you can find ways to feel good about yourself and to be intimate with your partner. Remember to be patient and give yourself time.

Prostate Cancer- Tips for Caregivers

What can you do to help the loved one in your life with prostate cancer? Keep the lines of communication open.

Prostate Cancer: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) after Treatment

Erectile dysfunction is the inability for the penis to get or stay erect for sex. It's often a side effect of the treatments for prostate cancer. Read on to learn more.

Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence)

Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence means you can’t get an erection. It can also mean you aren't happy with the size or hardness of your erections, or how long your erections last. Read on to learn more about this condition.