One of the reasons I was put on tamoxifen was to ensure that the cancer would not come back. The medication puts your body in menopause which means you get most of the symptoms, irregular periods, decreased fertility, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, sleep disturbances and mood swings. The one thing it does do is decrease your sex drive. This can be an emotional issue for some woman and some it's not all. The subject can be about as comfortable as men discussing erectile dysfunction. For those that it is, there are products that you can use to help you. Such as KY Jelly . The brand has a wide variety of products that suit your needs, it's just a matter of choosing what works for you and what you are most comfortable with using. I have heard from many men that their wives just don't feel sexy after having a double mastectomy. This is very true, who does when you have drains hanging from either side of you and your clothing options are limited. One of things you can do is buy a loose sexy lingerie night gown. It can cover up all the unwanted areas and possibly get you feeling better again. If you don't like wearing lingerie, put on one of your husband's t-shirts, men always find it sexy when we put on their clothes. The same goes for those in a same-sex relationship. My husband did not force the issue, we took it slow and I was happy that we went that route. Don't be upset if nothing happens the first time, it's not you, it's the medication. Keep trying and don't give up. We still are women regardless of what parts we do or do not have. As my mom always said it's important with what's on the inside rather than the out.
Currently, I am recovering from having asymmetry of my nipples. So I do apologize for this being short. I will resume regular blogging this weekend.
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