How has prostate cancer affected your confidence in intimacy?

Hi everyone,

I have prostate cancer and I'm curious/nervous if it will affect my sex life when I'm done with treatment...

Does anyone have experience with this?

Thanks

@PTaylor16 Hello PTaylor16, thank you for your comment. We just published an article about prostate cancer and intimacy that summarizes the available treatment options for erectile dysfunction cause by prostate cancer treatments: Intimacy after prostate cancer: Solutions do exist!

Feel free to have a read and let us know what you think!

Hi everyone, have you seen this older discussion? Has prostate cancer had an impact on your intimate relationships? How have you coped with it? Have you tried any of the treatments mentioned in the article?
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Hi PTaylor16

It depends on what kind of treatment you have. When I was diagnosed I had he choice of 30 days or radiation  or 5 days of heavy radiation. I took the 5 as 30 days seemed like along time at the time. I was on catheters for a while and today 2 years later still wear pads for urine leaks. I can get erections and have sex, not as strong erections but i am also 78 years old. Maybe someone who had the surgery will answer you here with their sexual experience. Feel free to ask me anything you want

@PTaylor16 I agree with @looper , I think it depends on the treatment. I did radiation and then hormone therapy (which I finished last year), and I'm still dealing with ED. 

@jonlo11 Hi, I did not have hormone therapy, it was not brought up by my doctor. Hopefully it will help you with you ED issues

Hello everyone, how are you today?

Prostate cancer treatment can impact sexual function, libido, and self-confidence. Many men experience erectile dysfunction, reduced sensation, or changes in how they feel about intimacy. But relationships and intimacy go beyond just physical function.

Have you struggled with confidence in sexual intimacy since treatment?

How have you adjusted or found new ways to connect with your partner?

Have you found medical or psychological support, and has it helped?

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This is a sensitive topic, but sharing experiences can help others who feel alone in this. Let’s talk openly and support one another. 💬

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼

It has been difficult but i had ED before the surgery so nothing new there.. Dry orgasms are just plain weird ....