You may in fact have no real opportunity to ask important questions. If sexuality has not been discussed with you or if your questions have been avoided, you may feel that your worries and questions are foolish, unimportant, or perhaps inappropriate. Don't let these feelings prevent you from seeking answers. Ask your doctor, nurse, social worker, or other staff person with whom you feel comfortable. They should be willing to listen to your questions and either answer them or refer you to someone who can.
Help is available.
Some university medical centers offer sexual counseling specifically for people with medical illness or physical disability. Your doctor or social worker will know if these resources are available near you. Body Image Back to the Table of Contents Mastectomy Experimentation and time seem to be keys to finding satisfactory ways of adapting sexually after breast cancer. Cancer of Genital or Reproductive Organs Surgery or radiation therapy for cancer of the genital or reproductive organs can bring about intense concerns with body image. In addition, such treatment may directly affect some people's physical ability to get erections, ejaculate, have intercourse, or orgasm.