Let’s talk about a topic most won’t touch. Intimacy. When you have breast cancer, should you put aside everything that is normal for you, like intimacy. I suggest that you don’t. But what if you’re in the process of having surgery, or your skin is red and irritated from radiation? There are still ways to keep this segment of your life alive while you go through the process, it may just be different. I would encourage women (or their husbands) to find a nice tasteful negligée to make you feel like you’re old self. Perhaps some organic creams or oils to address skin tenderness. Intimacy doesn’t have to mean sex, it can mean hugging, caressing and petting. I suggest you don’t shut your husband or significant other out. To the husbands out there, your wife is not broken and she can be hugged and caressed. Communicate about your needs. You WILL get past this. Happy Valentines Day to all my breast soul sisters out there!
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My Breast Choice
Sheila Taheri, Diane Taheri, Julianna Lee
