OBJECTIVE: Changes to sexuality are a primary concern amongst @entity5 survivors, leading to @entity458 and impacting long-term quality of life. Effective sexual communication has been found to be critical in improving sexual satisfaction post-treatment. However, research suggests that many @entity1 struggle to disclose sexual concerns and preferences. This study aimed to qualitatively explore the common barriers and facilitators to sexual communication in male @entity5 survivors (MCSs). METHODS: Seventeen MCSs participated in semi-structured telephone interviews, which were transcribed and coded using Grounded Theory methodology. RESULTS: The emergent theory described that those MCSs with lower quality sexual communication experienced diminished perceived masculinity following @entity5 -related @entity250 . These feelings of inadequacy were compounded by inadequate partner support. Contrastingly, @entity1 reporting effective sexual communication expressed the importance of a stable self-esteem and flexible partner support. CONCLUSIONS: This study challenges the notion that @entity1 naturally struggle with intimate dyadic communication and suggests that adequate partner support and a stable sense of self can mitigate MCSs' communicative behaviour, subsequently bolstering self-esteem. Future research should more broadly explore the diverse experiences of MCSs to enhance the efficacy of psychosexual interventions. Copyright    2015 John Wiley _ Sons, Ltd.

Let's talk about sex after XXXX : exploring barriers and facilitators to sexual communication in male @entity5 survivors.

@entity5 :: ('MESH:D009369', 'Disease') :: ['cancer'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'men'] @entity458 :: ('MESH:D020018', 'Disease') :: ['psychological distress'] @entity250 :: ('MESH:D012735', 'Disease') :: ['sexual dysfunction']
@entity5 :: (MESH:D009369,Disease) :: ['cancer']
