Sexual Health & Relationships

Sexual Health & Relationships

Information on intimacy, sexual health changes, and maintaining relationships during and after treatment.

AMAZE

Although not cancer specific, Amaze.org provides clear, honest, and easy‑to‑understand information about puberty, relationships, and the physical and emotional changes that occur while growing up, supporting young people’s well‑being as they navigate difficult experiences.

American Cancer Society: Managing Sexual Side Effects as a Woman with Cancer

This guide explains how cancer treatment can lead to physical and emotional changes that may affect sexual desire and comfort, with offering practical strategies for addressing these changes.

American Cancer Society: Sexual Health Resources

These American Cancer Society resources explain how cancer treatment can affect sexuality, intimacy, and body image, and offer practical guidance for managing these changes.

Blood Cancer United: Sexual Health and Intimacy For Young Adults

This Blood Cancer United program, “Sexual health and intimacy for young adults,” offers information and guidance for young adults navigating sexual health and relationships after a cancer diagnosis.

CancerCare Intimacy & Relationships

CancerCare offers information, resources, and supportive services for individuals experiencing intimacy or relationship challenges related to cancer and its treatment.

Elephants & Tea Sexuality After Cancer: Special Edition

This special magazine edition offers practical guidance for managing treatment‑related sexual health side effects and navigating changes in intimacy.

Sex with Emily: Sex Therapist Podcast

“Sex with Emily” is a podcast hosted by Dr. Emily Morse, a sex therapist and expert who has been producing content for nearly two decades to normalize conversations around sex and pleasure.

Sexually Speaking with Dr. Anne Katz

“Sexually Speaking with Dr. Anne Katz” is a podcast hosted by Dr. Anne Katz, a certified sexuality counselor and registered nurse, focused on answering all of the common questions that people ask her about sex.

Stupid Cancer Sex & Intimacy

The Stupid Cancer “Sex & Intimacy” page provides guidance on sex, intimacy, dating, and relationships for AYAs navigating cancer.

The After Cancer: Sexual Health After Cancer

This session hosted by The After Cancer discusses how to support cancer survivors through the challenges that cancer treatment can impose on sexual health.

UNC AYA Sexual Health Page

The UNC AYA Cancer Sexual Health page offers guidance on how cancer and its treatment may affect sexual health and directs young adults to their care team for support and additional information.