Reclaiming Intimacy FAQ-2

In part two of our Frequently Asked Questions, we focus on questions most commonly asked by males dealing with various types of cancer.

“I am currently going through prostate cancer treatment and I find that I cannot keep an erection like I used to be able to. My doctor tells me that this will get worse before it gets better, especially after my surgery. Is there anything I can do to prepare for this life change?”

While there is nothing you can do to prevent this from happening, as it is a major side effect from medication treatment and surgical treatment alike, simply being prepared and accepting of your body will help more than you know. Loss of erection and erectile dysfunction are both extremely common issues that many males dealing with testicular, penial, colorectal and prostate cancer experience.

To prepare your partner for this upcoming possibility, it would be best to have an open discussion about all of the probably side effects and body changes that could be affected by your cancer treatment before they happen.

“After my cancer treatment, I am unable to achieve any level of erection. What is left for me to do?”

While there is nothing you can do to prevent this from happening, as it is a major side effect from both the medication treatment and surgical treatment alike, simply being prepared and accepting of your body will help more than you know. Loss of erection and erectile dysfunction are both extremely common issues that many males dealing with testicular, penial, colorectal and prostate cancer experience.

To prepare your partner for this upcoming possibility, it would be best to have an open discussion about all of the probable side effects and body changes that could be affected by your cancer treatment before they happen. This type of communication will help you both to persevere through the challenges, overcome the obstacles and empower yourselves with information so you know what to expect to wholly heal.

“I am concerned that my lack of erection will upset my partner. How can I still make intimacy and sex enjoyable for us both?”

Be sure that during your cancer journey and treatment you are open and honest with your partner about any and all side effects that may happen before they happen. Having these open discussions and bringing these very real issues to light can help work through them when they happen. There are many ways to intimacy and pleasure other than the standard intercourse that you were taught about. The human body is capable of having a wide variety of erogenous zones and learning how each area works can benefit your future pleasure-seeking needs. If you are having trouble with intimacy and sexual intercourse, do not hesitate to contact your sexual wellness expert for suggestions or your doctor for a more medically-centered approach.

“What are the medications taken for the treatment of cancer that affect the ability to have an erection so much?”

While certain medications can cause issues with getting and maintaining an erection, there are many aspects of cancer care and treatment that could be the culprit for your body’s changes. Surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, blood pressure medications, medications for mental stability, and many other over-the-counter medications can have this effect. In some cases, the blood flow supply is lessened, making erections harder to maintain, and in other cases, there is cell damage from the high doses of chemotherapy and radiation which have damaged the cells that are responsible for creating the erection, to begin with. To verify if your medication could be causing your erectile difficulty, check with the manufacturer or speak with your pharmacist today.

“After my cancer treatment, I am unable to achieve any level of erection. What is left for me to do?”

There are many things that you could try to help bring back your erection, although it may not be as it was before your treatment and surgeries. Certain things like supplements or erectile dysfunction medications may be something your doctor might suggest. In extreme cases, surgical intervention after treatment and complete healing could help restore your ability to achieve an erection.

There is also a myriad of sexual aide devices that can help and be used for pleasure! You can overcome this issue. There are specific aides designed for men who are living with erection disorders to help them heal from treatment. One tool can actually ejaculate a flaccid penis and was specially designed for erectile dysfunction! One thing to remember is that, whether rock-hard or soft and flaccid, the penis has many nerves that can all feel the same pleasure-filled sensations and have the capability to orgasm.

The Reclaiming Intimacy Titan device is made for those males with erectile dysfunction. This masturbator is a pump-stroker combination that allows use from start to finish. The Titan allows you to insert your flaccid, soft penis in to the super soft and cushy materials inside of the device. The Reclaiming Intimacy Titan offers a real-feel entry and incredible pleasure with specialize nodules, bumps and ridges that line the inside of the device for your pleasure. And yes, even flaccid, you can achieve orgasm and ejaculation. Made of thermoplastic rubber, this device heats to your body temperature and warms to your touch. Pairing this device with lubrication mimics the feel of sucking and pressure.

Girth enhancers and support cages can help the man who cannot achieve a full-erection, but can get a semi-erect penis, and hollow-devices can be used whether an erection can be achieved or not. Penis pumps like the Reclaiming Intimacy Leviathan and Reclaiming Intimacy’s Commander are helpful to draw the blood flow in to the penial shaft and engorge the vessels that cause an erection. These devices do not make permanent changes to the body, only temporary enlargement. These pumps work with air pressure and with the use of a penis-ring and lubrication.

The Reclaiming Intimacy Enhance set can help a man achieve and hold an erection. These rings are applied with lubrication and rolled to the base of the semi-erect or erect penis. The silicone rings help to hold the blood flow inside of the penis, making the erection last longer and feel fuller. Reclaiming Intimacy’s Retain set of supports can be worn along much like the silicone rings or used with a penis pump as the base ring which helps to hold the blood in after drawing the pressure for enlargement or erection assistance. With their simple design, these can work with most any pump device.

“I am concerned that my lack of erection will upset my partner. How can I still make intimacy and sex enjoyable for us both?”

Be sure that during your cancer journey and treatment you are open and honest with your partner about any and all side effects that may happen, before they happen. Having these open discussions and bringing these very real issues to light can help you to overcome and push through them when they happen. There are many ways to intimacy and pleasure other than the standard intercourse that you were taught about. The human body is capable of having a wide variety of erogenous zones and learning how each area works can benefit your future pleasure-seeking needs. If you are having trouble with intimacy and sexual intercourse, do not hesitate to contact your sexual wellness expert for suggestions on how to persevere or your doctor for a more medically-centered approach to heal.

“What are the medications taken for the treatment of cancer that affect the ability to have an erection so much?”

While certain medications can cause issues with getting and maintaining an erection, there are many aspects of cancer care and treatment that could be the culprit for your body’s changes. Surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, blood pressure medications, medications for mental stability, and many other over-the-counter medications can have this effect. In some cases, the blood flow supply is lessened, making erections harder to maintain, and in other cases there is cell damage from the high doses of chemotherapy and radiation which have damaged the cells that are responsible for creating the erection to begin with. To verify if your medication could be causing your erectile difficulty, check with the manufacturer or speak with your pharmacist today.

Never feel ashamed for asking your questions! Questions and communication are just two of the ways we can empower ourselves with information to persevere through the toughest times in life! Overcoming cancer and treatment is hard on the body, so do what you can to make healing that much better! Do you have a question that needs answered? Contact our Reclaiming Intimacy Through HOPE team today!

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