Following cancer, a woman may find that she has to reclaim her life, including her sexuality.

Cancer and its treatments can cause physical and hormonal changes and affect a woman’s ability to experience sexual satisfaction.

Cancer and its treatments can also affect a women’s emotional well-being, including:

• A sense of instability within her life and feelings of loss
• Depression, anxiety and/or fear, related to the potential pain with sexual activities.
• Perceived inadequacy of her sexual response.
•  Altered perceptions of body image or self esteem
• A sense of relationship instability

Elements of Sexual Therapy for Women with Cancer

Sexual Therapy offers individuals coping with the effects of Cancer and its treatments,  a safe and comfortable environment to:

• Express worries and negative thoughts
• Learn strategies to understand and cope with depression, anxiety and fear
• Learn self acceptance and confidence in her body and her sexuality
• Learn way to assertively communicate her feelings and sexual needs
• Explore new ways to experience pleasure and closeness in her relationships
• Learn techniques for relaxation
• Gain an understanding of available resources for sexual exploration and sensual knowledge (videos, books and toys)