Thoughts of younger men attributed to fear?
Meet the Experts
Leslie R. Schover, Ph.D. is a renowned psychologist with a special interest in helping people resolve or manage their sexual problems, especially those problems connected with a chronic illness such as cancer.
Marisa Weiss, M.D. is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and the founder, president, and guiding force behind Breastcancer.org.
Question from Cherry: Since my cancer I've thought of younger men, or I am having thoughts of them. I feel over sexual. Is this part of the fear of dying? That I'm wanting more youth?
- Answers —Leslie Schover, Ph.D.: I suppose that is possible, but these may also be normal feelings that women have at stages of their lives when they think about what they may have missed or would still like to experience. I hope you meet a nice, younger man! In a recent survey of breast cancer survivors, those most satisfied with their sex lives were the small group who had found a new partner since their diagnosis.
- Marisa Weiss, M.D., president and founder: Learning from this survey, you may be able to uncover a new side of your current sex partner. It's worth investigating.
On Wednesday, February 21, 2001, our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Intimacy and Sexuality. Leslie R. Schover, Ph.D., and Marisa Weiss, M.D. answered your questions about how breast cancer diagnosis and treatment affect your sex life.
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