Claire Rumore is the Founder of Cancer and Intimacy, a resource devoted to intimacy, relationships, body image, and emotional connection in the context of cancer. Cancer and Intimacy is a resource hub dedicated to the often-overlooked impact of cancer on intimacy, … [Read more...] about Claire Rumore, Founder of Cancer and Intimacy
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After Cancer, Inc. Sexual Health After Cancer
After Cancer, Inc. has received grant funding from the Iowa Cancer Consortium to create a new free online course for patients navigating the sexual health and intimacy challenges that often follow cancer treatment. We are seeking participants for a short-term focus group or individual interview … [Read more...] about After Cancer, Inc. Sexual Health After Cancer
Vanessa Weiland ARNP, HT, MSCP, Founder of Phases Clinic, A Menopause and Sexual Health Clinic
Vanessa Weiland ARNP, HT, MSCP is the Founder of Phases Clinic, a menopause and sexual health clinic in Washington State. As a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience, Vanessa has expanded her expertise with specialized training in hormone therapy and … [Read more...] about Vanessa Weiland ARNP, HT, MSCP, Founder of Phases Clinic, A Menopause and Sexual Health Clinic
Ania Grimone MS, LAc., CPCC, Clinician of Chinese Medicine, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Mind Body Practitioner, Sexual Health
I’ve lived 5 lifetimes in one. I grew up in communist Poland in a culture that was deeply steeped in suffering and oppression. I traveled the world as a model. I got an education. I experienced in my life almost every form of abuse, repression, and trauma that a woman could endure. I was … [Read more...] about Ania Grimone MS, LAc., CPCC, Clinician of Chinese Medicine, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Mind Body Practitioner, Sexual Health
After Cancer Solutions for Sexual Health with Erin Sullivan Wagner
Erin Sullivan Wagner Executive Director of After Cancer After Cancer is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advocacy of men and women who have sexual health issues during cancer. The most difficult part of having a sexual health conversation is initiating it. After Cancer will teach you to … [Read more...] about After Cancer Solutions for Sexual Health with Erin Sullivan Wagner
Traci A. Owen RN, BSN, AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor, Sexual Health Educator
I am an oncology nurse of 14 years. I have walked beside folks through the hard placed, dark times, and massive life shifts. Because of the many stories I heard regarding struggles with body image, an evolving sexual body, a relationship in turmoil, etc., I completed training as a Sexuality … [Read more...] about Traci A. Owen RN, BSN, AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor, Sexual Health Educator
When Cancer Upends Your Sex Life
By Catherine Pearson March 10, 2023 The New York Times Despite a wave of new research around cancer treatment and sexual health, women say their issues are still being dismissed. Here’s how and where to get help. Débora Lindley López was 28 when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast … [Read more...] about When Cancer Upends Your Sex Life
Tara Galeano L.P.C., CST, Sexual Health Therapy
My work with cancer survivors began in 2006. I was a frequent guest speaker at a breast cancer support group. I heard many questions and concerns that were not being answered by health professionals about sex and cancer. It became clear to me that a class needed to be created to offer a more … [Read more...] about Tara Galeano L.P.C., CST, Sexual Health Therapy