Sexual Health and Intimacy

Sexual Health and Intimacy

by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

This booklet provides information about how your blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma) or treatment may affect your sexual health and intimate relationships. It explains ways to communicate with your healthcare team and partner. It provides a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider and it also provides suggestions for managing sexual side effects, such as lack of desire, erectile disorder, vaginal dryness, and early induced or premature menopause. In addition, this resources discusses preventing pregnancy, preventing sexually transmitted infections, sexual enhancement aids, sexual self-care, and dating.

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