Talk to other women who have had breast cancer to see how they have coped. Joining a support group may provide you a place to talk about these feelings. To hear from other women with breast cancer about their issues regarding sexuality, click here . Consider options for increasing your comfort level in your first post treatment sexual experience. You may feel some anxiety about activities that used to be natural such as undressing in front of your partner, or sleeping naked.
Some women find wearing attractive lingerie helps.
Plan sex for when you are feeling stronger and energized, which may be earlier in the day, or at times between treatments. Have some quiet time first with your partner that includes affection, to get used to each other again. For many couples, intercourse is commonly felt to be the end all be all of sexual pleasure. Take the pressure off intercourse and express sexuality using other ways such as oral sex , massage, kissing, and fondling, without it having to culminate in intercourse or orgasm. When you feel ready for intercourse or more intense sexual activity, talk with your partner to find positions and activities that provide the most pleasure and minimize any discomfort.