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Coping with Changes after Illness, Pain, or Cancer
No question, these experiences can leave one’s sexuality bruised. But you can learn how to be sexual with one another despite changes or limitations. No, your sex life may not be the same—but it can still be satisfying.
Illness, pain, and cancer affect people’s sexuality in different ways. Sometimes, the body itself is physically changed due to treatment, as with breast, gynecological, or prostate cancer. Sometimes the illness causes problems like fatigue or low sex drive. Chronic pain can interfere with sexual pleasure, as can medications used to control pain.
Dr. Buehler has worked in a variety of medical settings and is an expert in medical family therapy. She is trained to work with you and your partner to problem-solve the challenges of illness, pain, or cancer. The goal is to discover the “new normal.” Surprisingly, the “new normal” sometimes is more satisfying than the former sex life, because couples have had a change to learn how to talk about difficult issues, so that their relationship improves and sex becomes an expression of that. Please call the Institute today at 800-769-0342 to schedule an appointment.
