If you have a regular sexual partner, they might also feel stressed or sad about your diagnosis - which means their libido might be low as well.Īnd as you can imagine, if both you and your partner aren’t feeling very interested in sex, it’s less likely to happen very often. This is sometimes called having a “low libido.” And if your diagnosis has you feeling worried, anxious, or depressed, then you’re less likely to be interested in having sex. But being diagnosed with cancer - any cancer - can have a psychological or emotional impact. Prostate cancer usually doesn’t interfere directly with your sexual function (unless your prostate gets very large). But the way it affects you may not be immediately apparent. Having prostate cancer can affect your sex life, even before you begin treatment. How does having prostate cancer affect my sex life? Read on for more information about how prostate cancer can affect your sex life as well as strategies for continuing to have satisfying sexual experiences during and after treatment. Treatment can also cause other challenges, like changes in ejaculation, sex drive, and even sexual pleasure. It’s one of the most common cancers in the world, which means that it’s likely either you - or someone close to you - will be affected.īut did you know that prostate cancer can have a big impact on your sex life? In fact, erectile dysfunction is the most common side effect of prostate cancer treatment - affecting up to 87% of men.
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that affects your prostate.
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