10. Sex After Cancer with Dr. Kimberly Resnick

“Breast cancer was the most common cancer in women worldwide, contributing 25.8% of the total number of new cases diagnosed in 2020.” - World Cancer Research Fund.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies five major types of cancer: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. (A sixth type of gynecologic cancer is the very rare fallopian tube cancer.)So how does cancer affect sex for women?Being sexually active post-cancer operations can be challenging but with accurate consultation and advice from your GYN, sex post-cancer can still be enjoyable.Let’s find out how!In the episode, Dr. Rachel Pope is joined by Dr. Kimberly Resnick Director of Gynecologic Oncology at MetroHealth. They discuss sex after cancer for women, and not just surviving but improving quality of life after cancer.“Taking away your uterus does not affect your femininity.” - Dr. Kimberly ResnickFeatured in this episode: Guilt and HPV cancer Orgasm and intimacy post-cancer operations Menopause post-operation and treatments Not having to just “deal with” the pain during sex Talking to your GYN about sex after cancerSubmit your questions on anything and everything women's health-related and we will answer them in one of our episodes.Want more from Our Womanity?Take the Vulva Quiz to see how well you know women's bodies.Looking for practical advice for women in their 60’s who want to become sexually active or want to improve their current sex life? Check out Sex in Your Sixties: Who says the fun has to stop? Written by a multidisciplinary group of health professionals who address issues such as pain with sex, low desire for sex, orgasm difficulties, your bladder and sex, same sex partners, vulvar skin conditions, trauma and more.Subscribe to our newsletter here to stay updated and not miss out on new episodes.