I’m devastated that my husband lost some sexual function with the first year of brutal treatments for colon cancer, and then lost it ALL with abdominoperineal resection. The nerves are too damaged for him to be able to have an erection. I’m so incredibly fed up.
Thanks for reading. Good to offload.
Not sure if it does with age for most people, But my Intensity hasn’t diminished, even though I’m in my late 60’s, but ability is sometimes the issue thanks to Sertraline, but there are ways round that
Linda You are my best memory, You are all of my best memories
We have just found something called cyberknife surgery which sounds amazing. Does anyone have any info on thisd and whether it is still suitable if the prostate cancer is no longer wholly contained within the prostate itself
Hi , I completely understand where ur coming from . It’s so hard to watch our loved ones suffer and for us to lose such a big part of our relationship along with it . It’s incredibly frustrating!
my husband has been ill for nearly 2 years , I thought things may get back on track intimately after treatment had finished but he struggled to get an erection , then was too embarrassed to talk to the doctor . When he finally did they laughed at him ( which is just incredibly insensitive of them ) and they gave him some viagra . He was hesitant to try it but did try half a pill one day and it did absolutely nothing and he hasn’t tried anything since . He says he is bothered we can’t have sex but doesn’t actually do anything about it or seek help and doesn’t try any other ways of being intimate with me . I feel we ve lost all closeness. It’s hard constantly caring for someone and having no real love or affection shown back .
but it does sound like ur husband is really trying and wants to participate but just physically can’t and that must be soul destroying for him . I think u maybe need to see if there is any unexplored avenues to try or maybe try talking to him openly about letting u have some form of open relationship where u can be satisfied but has boundaries u can both feel comfortable with ?
I wish u luck and please know ur not on ur own x
I have come to the conclusion that sex is not everything. I don't even get cuddles or kisses unless I ask or put myself forward for one. The only time he tells me he loves me is when he feels scared /frightened. Over the last 3 years with the cancer spreading, affection just got less. I beat myself up over not having the closeness that I would like from him. Then I put myself in his place, is he in pain, is he too embarrassed to say that he can't perform etc.
Yes I do miss it all, but what can I do, when he's lower part of his body does not work properly including his legs.
Now I'm just glad I've got him for a little bit longer, I know he loves me in his own way. He hates being the way he is , always saying sorry saying its not the life we planned. But it's not the life any of us had planned.
Smile & enjoy your partner . Xx
Jodie97
Sending big hugs to you all
I can understand perfectly, Linda and I weren’t intimate for 2-3 years, even cuddles and kisses hurt her, we had to sleep in separate beds. We both hated it, tried sleeping together a couple of times, but was too painful for her when I moved. Our love for each other transcended the need for physical intimacy, we both missed it, but we were together because of our deep love for each other, not for sex.
take care of both of you ️
Linda You are my best memory, You are all of my best memories
kamagra mit lochI totally get your frustration, it's a rough deal you're going through. It's super tough when the body doesn't respond the way it used to, and everyone around doesn't quite get it. I noticed you mentioned the NHS pump and tadalafil - sounds like you're trying everything possible. I'd also recommend you to check out kamagra mit loch. It's an ED med made in India, kinda like Viagra, with sildenafil citrate as the active ingredient. It's supposed to help with blood flow to the penis for maintaining an erection. There are versions like Super Kamagra and Kamagra Oral Jelly. Might be worth checking out.
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