Is it possible to have an orgasm afterprostate cancer?
How will prostate cancer treatment affect my sexuality?
Nearly all men will be able to have an orgasm following prostate cancer treatment.
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This is true even in most cases of erectile dysfunction.
Shouldn’t you just be thrilled that you have a chance to beat cancer?
Yet our sexuality is a very important part of our being.
Will your sex life be the same?
There will be changes.
But that doesn’t mean it will be worse.
It could even be more pleasurable in time.
Since we addressed orgasm up front, let’s check out the other two areas.
Yes, prostate cancer can affect desire in many ways.
Some of these include:
Desire is more difficult to quantify thanerectionand less spoken of in general.
Yet without this step, the others often go unaddressed as well.
This is a good time for men to do something some men hesitate to do.
Have a heart-to-heart with your partner and your healthcare provider.
What is getting in the way of your desire?
What can be delegated to someone else to allow you more time to dream?
Are the emotions of cancer filling that place in your mind?
Perhaps seeing a counselor would help?
I’ve heard it argued that every single person could benefit from talking with a therapist during cancer treatment.
If it feels physical, talk to your healthcare provider about coping.
Approaches such as oxytocin treatments have helped some men and other options are available.
First, it’s important to determine the causes.
Some of these are avoidable.
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It could even be better if it opens up lines of communication.
Orgasms after prostate cancer treatment are not only possible but the norm.
Erection concerns make take some creativity, but these too have many options.
The 5-year survival rate for prostate cancer overall is now 99%.
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How cancer treatment can affect ejaculation.
