It's 8 months since I finished treatment and I'm doing OK apart from a few issues like hip & back pain which I've had acupuncture for and unpredictable bowels. One thing that has disappeared altogether is my libido. My partner has been patient with me, but the thought of sex actually scares me now.
Has this happened to anyone else?
Hello Namet
I don't know how old you are but there are some medications that can help with libido if you are pre-menopausal. I am assuming that there isn't a cause physically, I know some of us suffer with stenosis of the vagina and extremely sensitive fragile skin after treatment - and the hip pain too. Using lots of lubricant may be useful too, and it really helps that you have a patient partner.
I am hoping that others will pick up on your thread and I will watch with interest - there are quite a few of us who are celibate and not willingly either, unfortunately.
Wishing you all the luck in overcoming this
Irene xx
Hi Namet
I must admit I push myself to try to have some intimacy with my hubby.. he has also been so patient..
If the thought of penetarive sex scares u because of the pain.. try other ways to have intimacy..I percerviered with the dilators and small vibrators to help with trying to get back some normal..trying to make it sexy for us both..
Its a scary time I think knowing its going to be painful makes it worse..
I do hope you start to feel better soon.. baby steps and don't be to hard on yourself..
Big hugs
X
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