We live in a world flooded with sexual imagery—and alongside that, a constant stream of unspoken rules about what sex should look like, feel like, and mean. But after something as life-changing as breast cancer, those expectations can feel completely out of reach—and incredibly painful. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're having an honest conversation about low or nonexistent libido after cancer treatment, especially when forced menopause, hormone shifts, and body changes leave you feeling disconnected from your sexual self. You'll learn: The key hormones that influence libido and how breast cancer treatment impacts them Options for addressing low desire, pain during intimacy, and vaginal dryness The emotional toll of libido loss—and why it's not "just in your head" How to unpack sexual expectations vs. conditioned beliefs about what you "should" feel What it looks like to reclaim your sexual identity on your own terms If you've been struggling in silence, feeling ashamed, confused, or frustrated about your changing body and sex life—this episode is here to tell you: you are not broken, and you're not alone. Resources: Management of sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients taking adjuvant aromatase inhibitor therapy Breast cancer facts and figures Preserve Your Muscle MassInterventions to Address Sexual Problems in People With Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Adaptation of Cancer Care Ontario GuidelineWhy Women Should Care About Testosterone Follow me on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube

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