Episode 13 - Sex After Cancer: How do I feel “normal” again

Let’s talk about sex after cancer with Tara Galeano this week. She is an author, a sex therapist, and a speaker. When Tara and I connected, one of the biggest things that we talked about was how she helped people understand their bodies and navigate their bodies post-cancer regarding the sexual aspect.I got a letter from Maya, who is 47 years old and is 12 months post-chemo and mastectomy. She asked, “How do I get back to having sex after cancer? I am feeling really uncomfortable in my body.” I am a cancer survivor myself so I am very excited about sharing this episode with you! Nobody really provided me information about sex post-cancer so if you, too, are a cancer survivor, this episode is for you! Let’s talk about:  00:35 – Introduction to today’s guest 00:58 – What is Tara’s specialization and why am I excited for this episode 01:57 – Introduction to the topic 02:23 – Tara’s initial take on the topic 03:54 – Sharing my own experience when I was diagnosed with cancer05:23 – How did Tara get into this aspect of sexual health 08:47 – The most common complain Tara hears in cancer patients having issues with sex12:03 – How does Tara deal with issues that arise in terms of intimacy between partners when a woman undergoes cancer treatment15:04 – How does Tara deal with women who have/had cancer and are suffering from low self-esteem and low confidence20:38 – A discussion on going to therapy during cancer treatment22:23 – Tara’s take on someone getting mastectomy24:17- Discussion on neuroplasticity being able to create new erogenous zones in one’s body 29:38 –Discussion on allowing yourself to feel negative emotions to be able to go past it and move on 33:23 – The best way to support your partner during and post cancer 36:35 – One other thing that Tara sees in women who have cancer coming to her class 39:01 – Discussion on default pattern, thoughts, anxiety and meditation 45:06 – Tara’s take on dating and/or having sex after going through a huge phase in your life 49:15 – Conclusion  If you want to connect with Tara, check her websites here – taragaleano.com and rediscoveringmybody.com. Want support for perimenopause that goes beyond hormones?Whether you (or your clients) are taking HRT but still having symptoms, not ready for it, or can’t tolerate it...there’s more we can do.I’ll be sharing practical tools from a movement and rehab perspective, focusing on the nervous system, fascia, lymph, viscera, and musculoskeletal system.If you want updates on workshops, resources, and strategies to support this phase of life more fully, would love you to join my email list.Subscribe to my email list hereI’ll see you in 2 weeks!PS:If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please fill out the form here.