{"id":32236,"date":"2022-03-23T11:50:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T04:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=32236"},"modified":"2022-03-21T11:59:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T04:59:28","slug":"colon-cancer-and-intimacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/colon-cancer-and-intimacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Colon Cancer and Intimacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Colon cancer and intimacy are rarely discussed, even by doctors.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer type in the U.S.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Treatment can affect your ability and willingness to be intimate.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Talk to your partner about sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Colon cancer and intimacy are often omitted in discussions about the impact of diseases on relationships. If you\u2019ve been recently diagnosed, you may be wondering if you can ever have fun in bed again. The short answer is yes! But it might take some adjustments. Here\u2019s what you need to know:<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3>Colon Cancer Is More Common Than You Think<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorectal cancer is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/colon-rectal-cancer\/about\/key-statistics.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">third most common type of cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States. It\u2019s also a third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Fortunately, thanks to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/at-home-colon-cancer-diagnostic-tests-screening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modern screening options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, more people are diagnosed at an early stage and have a better chance of survival.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment options for colorectal cancer depend on the stage of the disease and its location. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/types\/colorectal\/patient\/colon-treatment-pdq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common solutions include<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> surgical removal of tumors, chemotherapy, and radiation. All these methods have side effects and may impact your sex life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Cancer Is Not the End of Intimacy<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexuality of people with cancer is still a big taboo. No one makes romantic movies about people with belly pouches that collect poo! And while the subject itself is sensitive, many people who go through colorectal cancer treatments are sexually active. Staying intimate is an important part of the healing process because it helps you cope with emotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let anyone tell you that you should give up and forget about eroticism because you have cancer. Sometimes even doctors forget about this important aspect of life. Gather the courage to ask questions and encourage suggestions to help you enjoy sex at every stage of your cancer treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32239\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32239\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2.jpeg-5_11zon-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32239\" title=\"Happy couple in bed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2.jpeg-5_11zon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Happy couple in bed\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2.jpeg-5_11zon-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2.jpeg-5_11zon-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32239\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Colon cancer doesn\u2019t mean the end of intimacy<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Colon Cancer and Intimacy<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer and its treatment affect all aspects of life, including sex and relationships. There are many physical and psychological side effects that can make intimacy difficult or even painful. Let\u2019s take a look at how colorectal cancer can impact intimacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before Treatment<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first stage of your cancer journey is, in many ways, the most difficult as you go through the uncertainty of tests and consultations. Learning that you have cancer can take a toll on your mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the things to consider at this stage:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low libido. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going through initial diagnostics and learning about the disease may cause you to lose interest in intimacy. Stress is a normal reaction. Your body and mind go into an emergency mode and \u201cswitch off\u201d unnecessary functions, such as your sex drive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lack of satisfaction. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some people, the symptoms of colon cancer, such as pain or digestive issues, may reduce the pleasurable sensations of sex. In addition, you may feel too depressed to experience orgasm.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fertility options.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If dealing with bad news about cancer wasn&#8217;t hard enough, you may also feel pressured to think about family planning in that pretreatment period. The good news is that fertility preservation is easy for men. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fightcolorectalcancer.org\/blog\/fertility-preservation-colorectal-cancer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you need to do<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is store your sperm at a sperm bank.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During Treatment<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most cancer treatments are invasive and have short and possibly long-term effects on the quality of your life. This includes your sex life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what men can experience during colorectal cancer treatments:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Erectile dysfunction.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Colon cancer and ED tend to go together. Radiation, surgical nerve damage, and other treatments <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccalliance.org\/blog\/patient-support\/sex-after-colon-cancer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can lead to temporary difficulties<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> achieving and keeping an erection. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annalsofoncology.org\/article\/S0923-7534(19)39058-1\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies vary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but suggest that between 5 percent and 88 percent of males have some form of sexual dysfunction, including ED, after colorectal cancer treatment. Factors that can contribute to the wide range include the type of treatment and whether the patient had problems before surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low testosterone. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemotherapy affects your hormone levels, including your main sex hormone, testosterone. As a result, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urologyhealth.org\/urology-a-z\/l\/low-testosterone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your sex drive may take a dip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You may also feel too tired for lovemaking.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ostomy.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With some types of colorectal cancer, removing part of the bowel results in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ostomy.org\/sexuality\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stoma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and having to use an ostomy bag. This is a big change, and you may feel too worried or ashamed to attempt intimacy again.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Treatment<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The negative treatment effects may not go away easily after the procedures are finished. You may still see hormonal imbalances and erectile dysfunction. Moreover, certain psychological issues may affect your readiness to return to intimacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may develop performance anxiety around sex, which could lead to premature ejaculation or ED.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be worried that cancer might come back.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may feel self-conscious about your body and its functions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an ostomy, it might take time to accept.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32238\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32238\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.jpeg-4_11zon-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32238\" title=\"Male hands closing off genital area\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.jpeg-4_11zon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Male hands closing off genital area\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.jpeg-4_11zon-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.jpeg-4_11zon-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Erectile dysfunction is a common side effect of cancer treatments<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Talking to Your Partner About Intimacy<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colon cancer and sex may not be the sexiest conversation starter, but you still need to talk about it with your partner. You\u2019re in this together, and your significant other can help you get through the tough times. Here are some tips to get started:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Learn the language. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people find it hard to talk about intimate matters because they lack the words to describe body parts or activities. Watch some educational films, or read a few books on the topic. Make yourself familiar with the terms to feel more comfortable discussing these topics.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Admit it\u2019s not easy.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In hard conversations, honesty is your best policy. Tell your partner that you feel uncertain and shy. Don\u2019t try to pretend you\u2019re superhuman. Intimate communication is something we all need to learn and improve upon.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ask questions.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t assume that, since you\u2019re the one with cancer, you\u2019re the only one who\u2019s having a hard time in bed and in the relationship. Your partner is going through a lot as well. They may worry about your health or wonder if they are doing a good job supporting you. They may even avoid sex for fear of causing you pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get creative. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If traditional intercourse is off the menu, discuss other ways you can nurture eroticism. Consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/sex-toys-and-erectile-dysfunction-can-they-help\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">getting some sex toys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and making sensual massage your new favorite tool.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Getting Help for Sexual Problems<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colon cancer and intimacy don\u2019t mix well, but you can still have satisfying sex! For some intimate issues, an honest conversation or tips from a sex therapist can make all the difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For medical concerns, such as ED, you might need medication. Ordering erectile dysfunction treatments is simple with eDrugstore.com. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/?__mscta=2392_91594_11487\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse our FDA-approved medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and arrange your free medical consultation. We will issue your prescription and deliver your order quickly and discreetly.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Colon cancer and intimacy are rarely discussed, even by doctors.\u00a0 Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer type in the U.S.\u00a0 Treatment can affect your ability and willingness to be intimate.\u00a0 Talk to your partner about sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction.\u00a0 Colon cancer and intimacy are often omitted in discussions about the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":32237,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32236","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-current-health-news"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 4.9.10 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Colon cancer and intimacy are still a taboo. 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