Is It Normal to Have No Interest in Sex?

Intimacy during cancer treatment can be challenging but is often possible and beneficial with open communication, adjustments, and professional guidance. Cancer and its treatment can affect physical and emotional well-being, potentially impacting sexual desire, function, and body image. However, maintaining intimacy, even in non-sexual ways like cuddling and expressing love, can be a vital part of coping with cancer and its treatment.

I have not been wanting it or care to have it. My husband has been great about it too. My appearance has changed n I'm dealing w that n emotional about seeing people

It took a while to back into it. It will come

Yes

I feel the same way

After prostate diagnosis and prostatectomy, that entire part of life simply was liquidated, zero interest persists, and I don’t believe it is going to percolate ever again. I’m fine with it. New phase of life. Surprisingly it was easy to adjust to.

Prostate operation in 2017 with robot. I was on Lupron for 7 years when PSA started raising then I was put on xtandy and psa came back down to .003 operation and intimatcy left in 2017 and never came back. I do have a great wife that would rather have me around than the intimacy. It’s 2025 w/ cancer under control for now We depends on regular prayers

Thank u everyone 💓

It's completely normal to experience changes in sexual interest, especially when dealing with health challenges and recovery. Many people in similar situations find that physical and emotional healing takes time, and intimate relationships can be affected temporarily. Your husband's understanding and patience sound like wonderful support during this journey. Have others in the community experienced similar changes and found helpful ways to communicate with their partners about this?