About Sex and Intimacy After Prostate Cancer
Why is sex and intimacy such a huge issue?
Trouble with sex and intimacy after prostate cancer treatment is a common and distressing problem for individuals and couples. It can affect your body, mind, and relationships. On top of this, you might not have the right support from your healthcare team.Body
Prostate cancer treatments can bring changes to your body in ways you might not expect, and impact your sense of self.Mind
Your mental and emotional health can take a hit while dealing with the aftermath of prostate cancer treatment.Relationships
It’s normal for relationships to experience ups and downs, but sexual issues can put extra pressure on things.Evidence-based approach
With Movember’s support and funding, sexual health experts developed three research pilots to understand how to best support men and their partners address issues with sex and intimacy after prostate cancer treatment. Here are highlights from each pilot that have contributed to the development of this guide.
True North USA Sexual Recovery pilot (USA)
SHARe Clinic pilot (Canada)
Maximising Sexual Wellbeing pilot (UK)
Sexual Health Guidelines: For clinicians
Often, clinicians aren’t well-equipped to have conversations with patients about their sex lives. But to improve sexual health care for people with prostate cancer and their partners, clinicians must be a big part of the picture. That’s why Movember brought together a multidisciplinary, international group of researchers and clinicians to develop the Sexual Health Guidelines.
The Guidelines offer a clinical framework for managing sexual side effects of prostate cancer treatment, as well as improved communication and shared decision-making.
A consumer companion to the Guideline has also been created to encourage people with prostate cancer and their partners to actively discuss sexual health concerns with their doctor and seek personalized treatment and support.
The Guidelines are 100% Movember sponsored and funded, as part of our initiative to provide maximum support for men, their partners, and clinicians alike.
