Skip to content

Any alternates for lingerie?

Page last modified on: August 18, 2008
Question from Alison 2: Dr. Schover, ‘sexy lingerie’ just shows scars and makes us feel repulsive. Any other ideas?
Answers —Leslie Schover, Ph.D.: Some women are more comfortable with romantic low lighting. It may help to begin by making love with just one candle in the room and get used to how you feel in that situation before you expose your body more fully to your lover. You may also find lingerie that covers your scars, depending on how kinky you like your lingerie. For example, some women wear bras that have the nipple area cut out.
Marisa Weiss, M.D., president and founder: Sometimes you have to be creative. If there is lingerie that you used in the past that you still really love, you can add lace or fur or other materials to cover the scars if that would make you more comfortable.

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.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

A production of LiveWorld, Inc.
Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.

wellness_dvd_promo

Email Updates

Stay informed about current research, online events, and more.

Please leave this field empty

Meet the Experts

Leslie R. Schover, Ph.D.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.

Back to top

Breastcancer.org 7 East Lancaster Avenue, 3rd Floor Ardmore, PA 19003

Learn more about our commitment to your privacy

© 2009 Breastcancer.org - All rights reserved.

Breastcancer.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and community to those touched by this disease. Learn more about our commitment to providing complete, accurate, and private breast cancer information.