Sexuality & Cancer

HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease and the cause of several types of cancer, including anal cancer. Several experts explain the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine in preventing these cancers, something that we should all be aware of.

Studies have shown that adolescent and young adult patients with cancer want to discuss with their doctors sexuality and reproductive health, yet topics such as contraception, body image, and fertility are rarely discussed. Read a doctor’s advice for starting this conversation.

Dr. Daniel Vorobiof, an oncologist and an expert on sexuality, addresses some of the common misconceptions about sexuality during cancer treatment and offers strategies for dealing with the changes that couples may experience.

Sage Bolte addresses some common misconceptions around sexuality and cancer, including the perceptions that certain demographics are less burdened than others by how a cancer diagnosis or treatment affects sexuality and intimacy.

Sage Bolte provides an overview of a number of common sexual side effects of cancer treatments, and suggests measures that patients can take to cope with them.

Sage Bolte defines what sexuality means and how diagnoses of different types of cancer affect a person's sexual self in a variety of ways.

Among women who receive chemotherapy and/or hormonal therapy, many are left with unexpected changes in their sex life long after treatment is over. Many women suffer in silence, but having enjoyable sexual relations, even after cancer treatment, is quite possible.

Romance and intimacy often take a back seat when battling cancer. Here are some tips on how couples can celebrate Valentine’s Day and stay connected during cancer treatment.