"Women may feel badly about how their body has changed or notice a change in their sexual health" (2:52)
Vaginal lubricants, new sex positions, or depression treatments may help, says Helen Coons, PhD.
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Share Your Thoughts
What do you do to feel better about your body and enjoy sex?
Changes in your appearance and/or your sex life after
breast cancer treatment may well bring you down. Psychologist Helen Coons, PhD, clinical director of Women's Mental Health Associate in Philadelphia, advises patients to speak up about both because doctors can recommend a range of solutions.