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Sexual Health, Intimacy, and Metastatic Disease: Reclaiming Your Sexual Self
Sexual Health, Intimacy, and Metastatic Disease: Reclaiming Your Sexual Self
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Sage Bolte is executive director of Life With Cancer and also serves as associate director of psychosocial program for the Inova Health System. She is an internationally recognized educator and speaker on sexual health, intimacy, and relationships among people diagnosed with cancer and other chronic diseases. She conducts lectures, workshops, and training to both patient and healthcare professional groups on the topic of the sexual self and cancer survivorship. Her goal is to help empower patients to reclaim their sexual selves in spite of the many physical and emotional changes they may experience from their cancer diagnosis and to help healthcare professionals feel more comfortable and knowledgeable to assess and address the sexual health needs of their patients.
Listen to the podcast to hear Sage talk about:
how women diagnosed with metastatic disease can redefine sexual health so they’re fulfilled and satisfied
tips for women who are having vaginal pain/dryness, including stretching and strengthening exercises
why it’s important to remember libido starts in the brain, not necessarily the body
how to start a conversation with a partner about what is pleasurable right now and how what’s desired may change
Listen to the podcast to hear Sage talk about:
how women diagnosed with metastatic disease can redefine sexual health so they’re fulfilled and satisfied
tips for women who are having vaginal pain/dryness, including stretching and strengthening exercises
why it’s important to remember libido starts in the brain, not necessarily the body
how to start a conversation with a partner about what is pleasurable right now and how what’s desired may change
Released:
Feb 14, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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