Because cancer patients have poor physical fitness and resistance, they are easily attacked by foreign bacteria or pathogens. Therefore, you should pay more attention to sexual hygiene than usual. Such adverse effects can be avoided by washing the vulva regularly and using condoms.

When continuing your sexual life during or after cancer treatment, you need to pay attention to the following points:

Collect as much as possible about the common sexual consequences of the cancer treatment you received. Influence. Talk to your physician, caregiver, or any member of your health care team. When you can anticipate a problem, you can plan ways to deal with it.

Remember that no matter what type of cancer treatment you receive, the ability to feel pleasure through physical contact is still largely there. Only a few cancer treatments (other than those affecting the brain and/or spinal cord) can damage the nerves and muscles involved in the pleasure and orgasm caused by touch. For example, women who experience vaginal tightness, pain, or dryness can achieve orgasm through caressing their breasts and vulva. It is worthwhile for cancer patients to resort to these methods to achieve orgasm. It is possible to achieve pleasurable feelings even if your lifestyle has changed.

Precautions for the sexual life of couples with cancer

Try to look at any method of sexual pleasure with an open mind. Some couples have a very narrow definition of "normal sex." So when men insert their penis into a woman's vagina and don't achieve orgasm, they feel cheated. In fact, when patients receive cancer treatment, there will be a period of time when they are unable to have sexual intercourse.

This is a time to learn new ways to give or receive sexual pleasure. You and your partner can help each other reach orgasm through caressing. Sometimes, pleasurable feelings can be achieved with just caressing. Don’t say no to loving people or enjoying life just because your normal life is interrupted.

Strive to communicate well with your partner and doctor. The greatest enemy of normal sexual behavior is silence. If you feel awkward asking your doctor when you can resume sex, you may never find out. Discuss sexual issues with your doctor and discuss what you've learned with your partner. Otherwise, your partner may also have a misconception that sex may hurt you or cause you pain.

When cancer interrupts your sex life, good communication is also key to changing your sex routine. If you feel weak or tired and want your partner to touch you, tell him so. If you have pain in certain parts of your body, you can guide your partner to touch you to achieve the most pleasurable sensation without pain.