MamasHealth.com Home Sexual Health Abstinence Addicted to sex Anal fissure Aphrodisiacs Be a better kisser Become sexually confident Better orgasms Boyfriend refuses to wear a condom Breast cancer and sex Child saw us having sex Comfortable sex positions Consequences of rape Crying during sex Cybersex Date rape Dating a virgin Delayed puberty Diabetes and erectile dysfunction Dirty talk Embarrasing sex Erotic dancing Escaping an attacker Faking it Finding time for sex Friends with benefits Great First-time Sex Health benefits of sex Help! The condom broke Importance of sex Improve your sexlife Intimacy tips Intimacy without Intercourse Keeping sex fun while getting pregnant Lost sex drive Managing sexual side effects of medicine Marital rape Menstrual problems Orgasms Penile fracture Puberty Quiet sex Retrograde ejaculation Links Email Mama More hot sex topics Bolas Chinas	Breast cancer and sex Unfortunately, in many cases, sexual activity stops when a person is diagnosed with breast cancer. This often occurs because fear and uncertainty are huge drains on your libido. Also, the emotional and physical changes a woman goes through during cancer treatment may cause them to feel that the are less attractive and assume that their partner's not interested. Talking about breast cancer and sex Communicate honestly and with compassion. Talking with each other and listening to each other will help address concerns about intimacy. Tips to begin a conversation: Find time alone. Most couples have limited time together anyway. Schedule some time in a quiet place where you know you won't be interrupted. Start somewhere. Begin by talking about something comfortable and manageable. Some comfortable topics may be your vacation plans, even the weather. Once you're talking, try to work the conversation around to your fears, concerns, how the illness has changed you, and the importance of your relationship. Ask your partner to listen. Even if your partner doesn't want to talk about breast cancer and how it has affected your sex life, ask them to listen to what you have to say. . Eye contact and touch can give your words greater meaning and emphasis. Reassure your partner. Make it clear that you want to hear how he or she is feeling, that you're both in this together. Seek a counselor. If you're both having trouble communicating, think about talking with a counselor or a breast cancer support group. Many couples have similar problems Write a letter. Sometimes it is much easier to write how you're feeling in the form of a letter or even a journal entry than to say it out loud.	Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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