We need to talk about sex and cancer
Sex and intimacy can be difficult topics to navigate, especially when living with or recovering from cancer.
We want to help encourage and support more people to feel confident to have open conversations about sex and cancer. To do this, we have partnered with sexual wellness brand, Lovehoney.
As part of the partnership, campaigner and social media influencer Helen Addis (aka @thetittygritty) sat down with Macmillan’s Chief Medical Officer, Richard Simcock, and Sarah Mulindwa, Sex Educator & Presenter for Lovehoney.
In our first video, they explored different ways to maintain a healthy sexual relationship during and after cancer treatment.
In our second video, they explore how cancer and its treatments can affect your sex life and offer practical advice on managing these challenges.
Hear from our storytellers
Real life experience of sex, intimacy and relationships after a cancer diagnosis can help to break down the taboos. Our incredible Macmillan storytellers have generously shared their stories and how their cancer experience affected their sex life.
Ali's story
Elvin's story
Sarah's story
Sean's story
Ellie's story
Talk to someone about sex and cancer
Our research shows that thousands of people with cancer across the UK are suffering in silence when it comes to issues around sex, which will be causing a huge amount of stress and anxiety for those impacted.
We know that many people may find it hard to raise these issues with their partner or people close to them and that’s where we can come in.
Get information about sex and cancer
If your sexual well-being is affected before, during or after cancer treatment, this does not mean your sex life is over. There may be advice, support or treatments that can help. We have information about the physical, emotional, and practical ways cancer might affect your sex life.
Our partnership with Lovehoney
The people who shared their stories about sex and cancer for this campaign did so as part of Macmillan's partnership with the sexual wellness brand, Lovehoney
You can also get sexual happiness advice on the Lovehoney website from their team of sexpert writers who can provide guidance on all things sex, sex toys, bondage and lingerie.