ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

Remember the 1991 mega hit Let’s talk about sex by salt n Pepa?

“Don't decoy, avoid, or make void the topic, Let's talk about sex.”

Welcome to the Recovery Room Podcast and yes Salt and Pepa, that is what we are going to do. More specifically we’ll talk about how sex and sexual health may be impacted by cancer. We will define the differences between emotional intimacy and physical intimacy, and an individual’s sexuality and sexual health…because all of this may be negatively and perhaps profoundly impacted by cancer: pain from surgery or radiation, fatigue, missing body parts, emotional changes, hormonal changes, changes in desire, changes in relationships, changes in body composition, hair loss, pelvic floor, erectile dysfunction. It is a huge issue!

I welcome you to our conversation today. We are joined by Erin Sullivan Wagner, a cancer sexual health specialist and certified coach. After being diagnosed with anal cancer Erin experienced long-lasting sexual health side effects from her cancer treatment. After receiving little to no help from her care team Erin made a life-long commitment to help cancer patients and provide the support she never received.

ABOUT THE RECOVERY ROOM PODCAST:

The Recovery Room Podcast discusses all things cancer recovery. We bring you the accuracy, experts, understanding and next steps you need to be healthier, more confident, make better decisions and live your best life after cancer! I appreciate you watching and listening!

Hugs, Dr. L

GUEST INFO:

Erin Sullivan Wagner: https://www.aftercancer.co/about-us/#Erin

AfterCancer.co: https://www.aftercancer.co

JOIN RECOVERY ROOM PLUS!

Want direct connection and interaction with me and other awesome cancer survivors? I have an incredible cancer survivor community membership group called Recovery Room Plus, I‘d love for you to consider joining! In recovery Room Plus you get direct interaction with me, in depth cancer recovery info and experts and really cool live events like yoga, book discussions, cooking demos, member meets and more. I would love to connect with you! You can learn more at https://www.recoveryroomplus.com

CANCER REHAB CONTINUING EDUCATION for rehab therapists or cancer providers:

The Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy provides medical education lectures, rehab continuing education courses, keynotes and talks to cancer groups. Learn more at: https://www.waltkeacademy.com

EMAIL: Dr.Waltke@WaltkeAcademy.com

Erin’s 3 suggested resources;

Sex and Cancer:

https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Cancer-Intimacy-Diagnosis-Treatment-ebook/dp/B073DPX9SZ

Woman cancer sex:

https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Cancer-Sex-Anne-Katz-ebook/dp/B08LQWLRFH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K5OBE68F7QUC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fqoAwrEQn6lteTOn5K6qe2-nS-N6ebdpCzoU3kwtXsP5gIiOPa6_N1yxlMhkpg0UC4ZgH9bdkRFO2bhtjxHYIhquWIa_FH7tI1DBf4YZSRMgG4cw6vSqGvueVLnU0iFnM1QFNmR9TfrunKe1klIRANBCOe7qC3XOxTm7Sz9bk0xapOn5sh3hfYPELt8_nixRfNZyeeYcEe0wwFE4tPVbPBNtmiGGWsj-iCa3QpqJeuM.mKKtvawCS7Z_mgrda-jjw4cvHrNJKUR1Sd0XWy7HI_k&dib_tag=se&keywords=Woman+cancer+sex&qid=1711838931&s=digital-text&sprefix=woman+cancer+sex%2Cdigital-text%2C327&sr=1-1

Man cancer sex:

https://www.amazon.com/Prostate-Cancer-Man-You-Love-ebook/dp/B008UTR1XC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QUNDMU1IZJ75&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oGuYLnTNLhFILX-guQIRY13y_t7LW_qEzCPbSw_A_JPGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.YIf73ZNbFiI4IHq0IR-ucp9w0GUZOjpLKszrehj6fK4&dib_tag=se&keywords=man+cancer+sex+katz&qid=1711838990&s=digital-text&sprefix=man+cancer+sex+katz%2Cdigital-text%2C125&sr=1-1