Hope After Breast Cancer

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/janjames Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/support-groups Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/waitlist Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/podcast Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   Our Contributing Expert and Foundation 96 Director Karen Anderson is building a new app to serve folks with cancer! And she's asked our community to participate in a virtual focus group to weigh in on what's needed.   In this podcast, Karen shares how her work in the oncology field shone a light on the need for better “aftercare” options. She started Foundation 96 to help match cancer people with qualified practitioners who could help them with their aftercare needs. But now Karen is going a step further by partnering with app developer, Forbie, to help the cancer community have answers right in the palm of their hands.   If you are interested in contributing to our Virtual Focus Group, please continue reading and email Karen with your input! Thank you!   HELP CREATE A NEW APP FOR CANCER! VIRTUAL FOCUS GROUP! "I wish I had (blank) during treatment." Our amazing Contributing Expert, Karen Anderson, has teamed up with FORBIE to create an incredible app to provide a service that will help people during treatment and beyond. And she needs OUR input! Download the FORBIE app now in your app store! The Forbie app has been developed by a team of people who are listening to the needs of people during cancer treatment and beyond. The first focus group asked for— a daily app to support them to be able to do surveys and journals to help track their mental and physical health each day Medication tracker and reminder To be able to record their appointments with their medical team and other health professionals Post-treatment health consulting support, side effects treatment This is a unique opportunity to have YOUR voice heard! This is your opportunity to help future women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer! We need your input. Take a look at the Forbie app as it is now. Then we'd like to know your thoughts about the following questions. Email Karen Anderson at karen@foundation96.com with your responses to the following five questions. When you finished your active cancer treatment appointments, did you find it difficult to transition back into everyday life? If yes, REASONS WHY? In reflection, what do you think would have make your cancer treatment experience easier? Are you currently experiencing a cancer treatment side effect that you need help with? What are your biggest challenges now? If you had a health consultant allocated to you from the time you were diagnosed and beyond, a go-to-person you could message and ask questions, do you think it would have helped you? Please ask reputable providers to add their business listing to the Foundation 96 Oncology Service Directory by watching this short video: How to add your business to Foundation 96 Oncology Service Directory - YouTube   Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/janjames Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/support-groups Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/waitlist Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/podcast Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   Our Contributing Expert Lisa Nicholson is a medical professional with many talents. Her thirst for knowledge seems unquenchable! As a licensed acupuncturist, she typically helps our community learn how acupuncture can increase our health and manage pain symptoms from treatment.   But today, Lisa's deep passion for all things CANNABIS will benefit us. In this three-part series, Lisa will discuss how cannabis can be used for pain management, improved sleep, and sex and intimacy!   Topics discussed in this episode about Cannabis and Pain— How cannabis is viewed in Chinese medicine A historical discussion of cannabis in the US An overview of the body's endocannabinoid system THC and estrogen Lisa recommends connecting with a “cannabis nurse” to help you navigate to the right producers and products through the American Cannabis Nurses Association. Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.  

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/janjames Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/support-groups Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/waitlist Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/podcast Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   Our Contributing Expert, Robyn Towt, is a breast cancer survivor and the co-founder of Global Patient Advocacy Coalition. Soon after she had a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, she fell ill. She was fortunate that she didn't have to do chemo or radiation, so it was easy to narrow down what was making her sick—it was the implants!   Robyn is a now a survivor of “breast implant illness,” and she's become a patient advocate working the implant manufacturers, our government, and the medical provider community to ensure proper safeguards are in place to ensure informed consent. Her story is powerful and important.

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Do you wish there was an affordable solution to rising healthcare costs? There IS! Greg and I use Christian Healthcare Ministries, a non-profit health cost sharing ministry, not insurance. Christian Healthcare Ministries members have shared billions of dollars for medical bills while also keeping participation costs low for over 40 YEARS. Find out more here. CHM (hopeafterbreastcancer.com) You can learn more about Contributing Expert Dawn Hopkins at https://www.inspiritusyoga.com Subscribe and watch our Hope After Breast Cancer Vodcast on Rumble and YouTube! Subscribe and listen to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español). Meet our Contributing Expert team. Joining our Newsletter List will give you an intermittent recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.   Friends, I am so very excited to bring you this training about “Mindful Eating.” Our Contributing Expert Dawn Hopkins is, among other things, a Licensed Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Facilitator.   “Mindful eating”? What the heck is THAT? From the Am I Hungry? website: You were born with a natural, instinctive relationship with food. As a young child, you knew when you were hungry and when you were full. You ate what you loved without guilt. And when you were done eating, food was no longer your focus. You turned your attention to playing, exploring, and growing while your body used the fuel for energy. Along the way, you probably picked up messages about food and your body from family, friends, healthcare, and the media. For example, you were told that certain foods are “bad,” and when you eat them, you are “bad” too. Instead of play, exercise became punishment for eating or for earning the right to eat. Your body was somehow wrong, creating an intense longing to change it to earn acceptance and approval. This set you up for a life-long pattern we call the eat-repent-repeat cycle. It's time to heal your relationship with food. When you stop obsessing about food and your body and heal your relationship with food, you free your energy to live the big, vibrant life you crave!   Dawn is a world-class “trainer of trainers” in the yoga community. But she's also passionate about the way the Am I Hungry? Program helped her change her relationship with food and heal deep-seated issues from an eating disorder. As a breast cancer survivor herself, she wants to bring what she's learned to our community!  Please join us—we're waiting for you!

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/janjames Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/support-groups Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/waitlist Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/podcast Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   Our Contributing Expert Dr. Deanna Smith is also a Healthcare Cost Consultant who helps patients and doctors learn techniques to successfully appeal insurance denials. In this episode, Dr. Deanna gives us some practical tips about how we, too, can appeal our own claims and have a positive outcome.   Topics discussed— How to find financial assistance programs Payment plans Collections agencies The power of asking, “Can you help me?” Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.  

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   When Marci Greenberg Cox was diagnosed with breast cancer, her daughters were ages 5 and 1. How do you explains a breast cancer diagnosis to children? This is a struggle every young mommy faces when they're diagnosed. Struggle no more! Marci is the author of Mommy Has a Boo-Boo: Explaining Breast Cancer to Children. The book helps kids ages 3-9 learn what their Mommy is going through. The book explains that you can't see the boo-boo and tells the kids what it is called: cancer. It goes through the timeline of what one mommy went through — from having surgery and losing her breasts, to having to go through chemotherapy and losing her hair. Mommy may look different, and it will take time for Mommy to heal — but in the end, she will get better! In our interview, Marci discusses her other books, including The Breast Cancer GPS, Breast Cancer Word Search, Courage, Hope & Strength, A Warrior's Journey and more! Marci has self-published eight books in the last two years and is currently writing #9! As we discussed in our podcast, she's also helping new writers get started through her Pad-to-Publishing service. Marci, you're doing GREAT things! Thanks for serving the breast cancer community with such passion and love! Reach Marci through her website at florpublishing.com Click for Marci's Linktree Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Do you wish there was a biblical solution to rising healthcare costs? There IS! Greg and I use Christian Healthcare Ministries, a non-profit health cost sharing ministry, not insurance. Christian Healthcare Ministries members have shared billions of dollars for medical bills while also keeping participation costs low for over 40 YEARS. Find out more here. CHM (hopeafterbreastcancer.com) Subscribe and watch our Hope After Breast Cancer Vodcast on Rumble and YouTube! Subscribe and listen to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español). Meet our Contributing Expert team. Joining our Newsletter List will give you an intermittent recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Our Contributing Expert and Sexuality Counselor Traci Owen helps couples work through the steps to a healthy sex life in this episode. Topics discussed— Intentionality to show up for one another Willingness to listen and respond to one another's thoughts and needs How to establish safe and open communication Handling unspoken expectations Why making a plan is important Initiation of sexual intimacy The importance of body health for both partners The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman - https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   More and more success stories are being told in our private Sex After Breast Cancer support group! Our women are learning about solutions that are available to them to treat painful intercourse and lack of libido from our incredible group of Contributing Experts.   Today's podcast features one of our women and a newlywed, Erin, who was struggling with both painful intercourse and lack of libido early in her marriage.   Through the encouragement of the women in our support group and the education she was able to get through our team of Contributing Experts, Erin felt empowered to talk to her providers about potential solutions to her issues. As she tried options along the way (including vaginal laser treatment and pelvic floor therapy), her gynecologist suggested that Erin see a different gynecologist who worked more often with women who take hormone blockers.   Erin tells the story of how that new gyny was able to specifically identify why intercourse was painful and how just a tiny bit of topical hormone cream applied a couple of times a week restored her tissue and took away her pain quickly!   And on the libido front, it was recommended that Erin try using a prescription medication Addyi that works in pre-menopausal women to treat decreased sexual desire. Her gyny said 70% of the women she prescribes it to had great results, and Erin was one of those. Although her gyny said it would take three months to have results, Erin experienced increase desire in the first month!  (Note that there is one other prescription medication given by injection for pre-menopausal women who have low sexual desire called Vyleesi).   As it is with all of us, friends, painful intercourse and lack of libido is most likely caused by a combination of medical conditions that can be treated. Take Erin's advice and ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF with your providers to find the answers you need. THERE IS HOPE. Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Do you wish there was a biblical solution to rising healthcare costs? There IS! Greg and I use Christian Healthcare Ministries, a non-profit health cost sharing ministry, not insurance. Christian Healthcare Ministries members have shared billions of dollars for medical bills while also keeping participation costs low for over 40 YEARS. Find out more here. CHM (hopeafterbreastcancer.com) Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you an intermittent recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe and watch our Hope After Breast Cancer Vodcast on Rumble and YouTube! Subscribe and listen to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.   Our body confidence story started at a young, impressionable age. What are early stories you have about your height, size, shape, physical appearance that are playing over and over again in your mind? Those stories inform how we feel about ourselves now! With a breast cancer diagnosis on top of all of that, our body confidence often takes a beating. Join Breast Cancer Transformation Coach to learn 5 Steps to Body Confidence. The Five Steps discussed— Self-care is a conscious act we take to promote our own mental, physical, and emotional health and well-being. Self-love is how you show your body love and gratitude. Self-compassion is about how hard you are on yourself! The more compassionate you have with your body, the more your body will be compassionate with you. Self-acceptance is accepting your body for what it can do, instead of what it can't. It's important to become a friend to your body, to admire it, to accept ourselves on every step of our journey, even when there are twists in the road. Self-confidence for your body impacts how you show up in every area of your life. Be sure to join Karin's private breast cancer support group, Healthy Living after Breast Cancer Community (https://www.facebook.com/groups/HLABC).  

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   As a breast cancer survivor herself, Contributing Expert and Licensed Acupuncturist Lisa Nicholson joins us to discuss how acupuncture can relieve neuropathy symptoms and to share her personal experience.  Topics discussed— What is neuropathy? How does it feel? What causes neuropathy? What are solution for neuropathic pain or discomfort? Are there home remedies that would help? Lisa Nicholson is a Licensed Acupuncturist and a member of our Contributing Experts team. Thank you, Lisa! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/janjames Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/support-groups Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/waitlist Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/podcast Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   We had another great Q&A session with Dr. Lyndsey Harper, OB/GYN who is also the founder of the Rosy Wellness app. See the description below for a special offer from Rosy (https://meetrosy.com). Dr. Lyndsey suggested that we check out the body image course on the Rosy app!   Per Dr. Lyndsey, an astonishing 43% of ALL women have sexual concerns! And lack of libido affects 38% of the general population! You are NOT alone, friend!   Topics discussed— Lack of libido Painful intercourse with deep penetration solutions Dilation protocol Quality of life issues How depression can affect libido, arousal and orgasm “Vaginas have ridges!”   Rosy App Offer— Code: AFTERBC Good for a FREE 1-Month Silver Membership to the Rosy App Link: https://bit.ly/3KV61dt   Links for products mentioned in this episode by Dr. Harper— https://cherryblossomintimates.com/ https://www.anaono.com/ https://milliforher.com/ https://ohnut.co/collections/all-products

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   We are so grateful that the AMAZING Carla Mannes is part of our Contributing Expert team! Carla is a Holistic Therapist and Certified Grief Facilitator, as well as a breast cancer survivor. She knows what all of us go through after being diagnosed with breast cancer.   Carla's wisdom about the topics of grief and loss is so important to soak up, friend. We often put our own grief and loss aside because of life's pressing issues. But ignoring these critical emotions can create trouble down the road. I hope you'll take the time to learn from Carla's experience.  

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/janjames Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/support-groups Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/waitlist Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/podcast Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   Courage for our ancestors typically meant physicality. But in today's society, courage takes on different forms. These days we are often fighting a war of words. It takes courage to create healthy boundaries. Nothing is truly “dangerous” right now except getting your feelings hurt or being disappointed.   Other topics: Being brave in sharing your faith Courtesy is the #1 way to settle agitated people down What is the cost of being brave? The cost is risk—but the payoff is HUGE The best way to settle down fight or flight stress is to BREATHE Evangelism today—Any time we take risks for God, He loves to see us growing Be honest. Take risks. Depend on Him!

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   What a DELIGHT and HONOR to talk with urologist, intimacy expert, top international podcaster, and bestselling author Dr. Kelly Casperson! We had a wide-ranging discussion about sex after breast cancer and had some fun, too! Main Topics YOU ARE NOT BROKEN – This is the name of Kelly's podcast and book. From her website: “The thing I say all the time, you are not broken! There is absolutely zero upside to telling ourselves that we are deficient or lesser than. Why would we want to tell our bodies that? They're wonderful as they are. They are good enough and lovable as they are. You might have a medical condition, and you are not broken.”  Limiting beliefs about our sexuality Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) What you should know about VET (Vaginal Estrogen Therapy) and MHT (Menopausal Hormone Therapy) Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Find out more and connect with Dr. Kelly through her website at https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/ Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.    

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/janjames Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/support-groups Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/waitlist Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/podcast Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   Where in the world did “cancel culture” come from? It causes us to not feel “safe” in even the simplest of conversations. And safety allows you to show your true self. Today's society does not at all seem “safe,” right? Many people feel as if they're walking on eggshells.   In this episode of For Such A Time As This—Biblical Hope in a World Gone Mad, Cinthia Hiett and I talk about the phenomenon of cancel culture. Topics discussed— The loss of stress-relieving hormones because of cancel culture The lack of physical, emotional, intellectual, and relational safety The motives of those who use cancel culture to exert power Honoring, caring, and be a champion for yourself Cancel culture doesn't respect the body Some tips on communicating with someone using cancel culture and building relationship“I'm interested in knowing more about that” “That's fascinating” In the end, you can agree to disagree The development of our brains is different at different ages Just because someone says something confidently does not make it fact   Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   Topics discussed— Vaginal estrogenVaginal estrogen does NOT cause breast cancer or breast cancer recurrence. SOURCE: https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2016/02/acog-supports-the-use-of-estrogen-for-breast-cancer-survivors Do your own research about the use of vaginal estrogen! A good starting point is the book Estrogen Matters. https://estrogenmatters.com What are the benefits of vaginal estrogen? What forms does it come in? Andrea recommends the use of Estradiol over Premarin (it's synthetic and has alcohol in it). Other vaginal estrogen products discussed: Imvexxy, Estring, Intrarosa Libido solutions discussed: Vyleesi, Addyi, systemic testosterone (OK on aromatase inhibitors) Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrea.sexplains.it.all/ Andrea's medical practice:  https://www.rachelrubinmd.com/ourteam   Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   Pink Sister Lesley Rabb's social media post about firing her oncologist really got my attention. Too often we stay with a doctor that we don't communicate well with, that doesn't give us the time we need, that doesn't seem to “hear” us. We do that for various reasons. We've been taught to “respect” authority, and that might make us reluctant to speak up and be our own advocates with a medical professional. We might worry about if changing doctors will disrupt our treatment and, ultimately, our health. We might worry about hurting the doctor's feelings. We might just be too dang worn out to do the work it will take to find a new doctor. Lesley's cautionary tale explains why having a medical team that communicates well with you, that “hears” you, that gives you the time necessary to make sure you know what is being recommended is CRITICAL to your health. Thank you, Lesley, for telling your story. My guess is that it will encourage other women to stand up for themselves and make a change. BYE, FELICIA! Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer   Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/janjames Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/support-groups Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/waitlist Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/podcast Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. =============================== Topics in this episode— Feeling good or being good The planet thinks they're their own gods, which is arrogance Transgenderism Gender reassignment surgery Truth isn't something you create Only God creates God speaks things into existence with His word The world HAS gone mad, hasn't it? It almost seems upside down in so many ways. What we believed to be true now isn't? And what we never imagined to be true is? What is happening?  As Christians, our foundation is Jesus. But for many believers, our foundation might feel a bit wobbly these days.  Have you ever stopped to think about why you are here, where you are, right now? God did not make a mistake in having you live on this planet "for such a time as this." He wanted YOU here. For His purposes. Acts 17:26 says, "From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands." Friend, God deliberately placed you right here, right now, for His purposes. God planted an idea in my heart to encourage and equip my believing friends to reflect Christ in their sphere of influence in this "world gone mad." So I asked my friend and life coach Cinthia Hiett to sit down for some timely conversation about our crazy world today, We're calling this a "limited series" of podcasts, but the truth is that we will go where God leads. We're all in this adventure together! Our conversations will be wide ranging. From attacks on identity to cancel culture, from "porn literacy" in schools to the destruction of the family, we'll be tackling the tough topics and looking at them through a biblical lens. Our prayer is that you will be strengthened and empowered to do all that God has for you. In this crazy world, those who don't know Christ are looking for a lifeline, friend. Their lifeline may be you. We pray our discussions will empower and equip you to reflect Jesus to the world. =============================== Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.  

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   In this “Couples Edition” of our weekly Sex After Breast Cancer LIVE! sessions, Sexuality Counselor Traci Owen helps us understand the SEVEN types of intimacy that are critical for healthy relationships. Schedule a free 15-minute telephone introduction on Traci's website, https://intimatepathways.org.  Topics— What does intimacy mean in your relationship? The 7 Realms of IntimacyEmotional intimacy (the “goo,” the greatest need in our marriage) Intellectual intimacy (our brain connection, providing a safe place for one another) Experiential intimacy (what we share) Spiritual intimacy (connecting through our faith and beliefs) Financial intimacy (understanding what money means to each individual) Physical intimacy (physical touch is the #1 need of all humans) Sexual intimacy (sexual intimacy is reflective of the other 6 types of intimacy!) “If your relationship is not what you want it to be, there's never a better day than today to start making some small changes.” —Traci Owen     Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   Fear and worry seem to creep into the lives of every breast cancer survivor at one time or another. How do you handle it? Grief Recovery Specialist and Certified Professional Coach Mary Jo Rennert talks us through the battle of fear and worry. As Mary Jo says, “Worry is fear's little brother!”   Topics— Feeding fear and worry vs. recognizing it “See what's really there” – We tend to project the worst on the situation before us Rein yourself in—See what's truly happening and figure our your options Fight/flight/freeze mode not only affects you physiologically (adrenaline, cortisol, narrowing vision, hearing changes)—it takes away rational decision making! Walk it off Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   ************************* Almost all women who have had a breast cancer diagnosis have had lymph nodes removed through surgery. That means that the “original equipment” you were born with is not there to do its job. Few of us understand the importance of our lymphatic system. Having fewer lymph nodes than you were born with can cause issues throughout your life, well after a breast cancer diagnosis. I know women that have been diagnosed with lymphedema over 20 years after their breast cancer diagnosis! Lymphatic Therapist Deborah Kellogg joins me to discuss the role of the lymphatic system, as well as signs that your body may be in need of lymphatic therapy. We're very grateful for Deborah sharing her expertise with us as one of Hope After Breast Cancer's Contributing Experts. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   Did you know your brain has more activity during sleep than during your waking hours? Your brain is your “energy center,” says Clinical Sleep Educator and Contributing Expert Lauri Leadley, and it needs to be recharged with rejuvenating sleep to operate at its highest level. Topics discussed in this episode— REM sleep Sleepwalking/sleeptalking Common dreams Mindfulness, prayer, and meditation Why we remember some dreams and not others Breathing techniques for better sleep Lauri is always our go-to expert for ALL things SLEEP! Thank you, Lauri, for sharing your expertise with us.   Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en Español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you!   SPECIAL OFFER from Dr. Lyndsey Harper Dr. Harper is the founder of Rosy Wellness (“The Sexual Wellness Solutions We All Deserve”), and she provided our community an amazing offer. Download her Rosy App in your app store. Download the Rosy app in your app store to check it out and get a free month of Silver Membership! Code: AFTERBC Good for a FREE 1-Month Silver Membership to the Rosy App  Link: https://bit.ly/3KV61dt   Dr. Lyndsey Harper, OB/GYN, joins us to discuss SOLUTIONS to lack of libido—and gives us HOPE! Libido is a pretty complex topic, and Dr. Lyndsey recognizes that the majority of us were not warned that breast cancer treatment would impact our libido and our intimate lives. Common causes of lack of libido— Change in hormone status could be caused by the addition of a hormone blocker, surgically induced menopause, and more. You might have a change in the way you view yourself sexually. Low sexual desire affects us as women and how we see ourselves. The relationship component could be impacted. Your partner may view you differently from a sexual perspective. Libido can be impacted by a variety of emotional components including stress Quick numbers 39% of ALL women report a lack of libido 20% of ALL women report difficulty with orgasm 85% of women have orgasm through clitoral stimulation, not penetrative intercourse The breast cancer community seems to be impacted at a higher level. Spontaneous desire (being horny) vs. responsive desire (whatever turns you on)—Some women have neither.   Dr. Harper indicates “the best side effect-free solution is erotica.” There is evidence-based research showing erotic can increase desire.   10% of women have no desire, even if they have the best partner, no stress, etc. They may be suffering from HSDD (hypoactive sexual desire disorder).   There are two prescription medications to consider for low libido. Addyi – Take nightly prior to bed. Number one side effect is sleepiness. About have the women who use it have increases in desire. An 8-week trial is usually suggested. Vyleesi – Given by auto injection not more than 2x per week. Decreases inhibition. Works in 60% of women. An 8-week trial is usually suggested. A medication review can be important. Different medications can have negative sexual effects.   “Scream cream” by your provider's prescription is recommended for help with arousal and orgasm. There aren't a lot of randomized control trials for its use.   Use vaginal moisturizing (hyaluronic acid, vaginal estrogen therapy) for discomfort, painful intercourse.   Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a progressive condition, so it's prudent to be proactive with vaginal health. It won't get better without your action.   Pelvic floor therapy is HIGHLY recommended for women with breast cancer! This type of therapy helps with issues concerning your bladder, bowel, balance, or painful intercourse. Pelvic floor muscles could be too tight or not strong enough, and only an exam by a pelvic floor therapist can let you know what needs to happen for you to have a happy and healthy pelvic floor.   If you have mismatched libido with your partner— Consider erotica as a prescription. Make a date for intimacy. The lower desire partner should take the lead on initiating intimacy. Use of sex toys will help provide more blood flow to your vulvar region. Remember to download the Rosy app in your app store to check it out and get a free month of Silver Membership! Code: AFTERBC Good for a FREE 1-Month Silver Membership to the Rosy App  Link: https://bit.ly/3KV61dt Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en Español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.   Urologist and Sexual Medicube Specialist, Dr. Rachel Rubin, MD, BRINGS THE GOODS in encouraging us about sexuality after breast cancer! This will be the most encouraging 20 minutes you'll see this week, friends!   Be sure to follow Dr. Rachel on Instagram to help her reach 10,000 followers—I told her we could help her do it!

Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en Español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.   Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Lori LeBarnes gives us an overview of the role pelvic floor muscles play in our overall physical health. She likes to say that our pelvic floor muscles affect our bladder, bowel, balance, sex, and lymphatic drainage! They're incredibly important—and most of us never heard of them! Lori explains what the process of seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist is like, as well as why that anatomy is so important. Most importantly to the women who are experiencing painful intercourse, Lori gives us HOPE! Lori Barnes is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist in Roswell, GA, USA. Find out more about Lori on her website, https://www.lebarnespelvictherapy.com/home.html   To find a pelvic floor therapist, see these directories. https://pelvicguru.com/directory/ https://pelvicrehab.com/ https://aptapelvichealth.org/ptlocator/

Finding effective ways to detoxify our bodies is so important to every woman who has faced breast cancer. Our Contributing Expert, Dr. Jayne Marquis, is a Naturopathic Doctor and Homeopath. Jayne joins us to discuss the health benefits of using both traditional and infrared saunas. Jayne, we always learn something new when we hear from you! THANK YOU for your contributions to our community!   Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! If you love how I support our community, please help me provide more content by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Welcome to our very first COUPLES EDITION of our weekly Sex After Breast Cancer LIVE! In this episode, Sexuality Counselor Traci Owen addresses the partners of a woman who has breast cancer. She has a deep background in helping couples who face cancer be proactive, taking care of their bodies and relationships throughout treatment, so they are ready to become sexual again when they're ready. Connect with RN and AASECT Sexuality Counselor Traci Owen: https://intimatepathways.org/   Discussed in this episode— A cancer diagnosis is a diagnosis to everyone that loves that person. Men are fixers. While you can't fix cancer, there ARE things you CAN fix! Things that need your consideration— Roles and responsibilities around the house, meals, shopping Fear, the future, your dreams Grief and loss Money Kids—How do we talk to them, how do we care for them, how do we deal with their emotions when we're having a hard time dealing with our own emotions? Social life Intimacy, affection, sexual relationship What were your strengths as a couple before you were diagnosed? Let's build on that! Who/what are our resources? Who can help you mobilize your tribe to delegate duties? Identify your needs Do one or both of you want to connect with support groups, whether in-person or virtual? Communication and emotional connection Neither of you are at your best Give grace and mercy Have at least one other person to talk to Independence vs. dependence Establish a safe zone to communicate and hear one another Intentionally create space for self-care and couple care Body changes/body confidence Surgery decisions - What type of surgery? lumpectomy, mastectomy (single or bilateral) Reconstruction decisions - What type of reconstruction? What is recovery time? Staying flat? If I lose my nipples, how will that impact our sexual life? Scans Healing massage ChemoDrugs are neurotoxins Chemo can be damaging Neuropathy causes changes in sensation RadiationSkin changes Fatigue Hormone therapyWeight gain Joint/muscle pain Fatigue Fear of recurrence is real Upcoming COUPLES EDITION topics Realms of intimacy Loss of arousal, desire, orgasm How can partners aid in the healing     Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en Español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

After I had both breasts removed because of cancer, I got implants. Nobody tells you the "fun" they can be! My right implant feels as warm as the rest of my skin. My left implant, on the other hand, is ICE COLD. That's a product of the surgeon not doing a great job with the reconstruction. It's not that big of a deal—just an irritant if I allow myself to think about it. I've had capsular contracture FOUR TIMES. As a layman, I would tell you that my body tried to reject an implant each time by building a "capsule" around it. It then started to tighten down in it, thinking it was an invader. (Of course, it WAS). The surgery to correct contracture is really simple: a smile incision beneath the implant; the implant and capsule removed or scored; new implant slid in; incision closed. That's it. A couple of hours in outpatient surgery, start to finish. My surgeons and I have joked about them putting a ZIPPER in because I've had contracture so many times over the last decade! (Funny/not funny). And then there is PHANTOM ITCH. Today I worked out, got pretty hot and sweat a lot. I should have known better. The itching has nothing to do with the skin—the itching is DEEP under the skin. Maybe even UNDER the implant. It's about six hours later, and my Phantom Itch is STILL making me NUTS. I even took an Allegra to see if the antihistamine would help. I'm writing this article to distract myself (and hopefully to let you know you're not alone!) Phantom Itch is part of something called, "Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome" or "Phantom Breast Syndrome." This article in Cure Magazine says, "It includes symptoms such as swelling of the chest wall, sensitivity to touch, severe itching, restricted range of motion, axillary web syndrome (also called cording, in which ropelike tissue structures form under the skin of the arms) and breast tightness. These symptoms, which can range from mildly annoying to severely restricting, might not be present immediately after surgery but may appear several months to several years later." Oh goody. You might be interested in reading the symptoms that the author of the article had.  The NIH says that Phantom Breast Syndrome may occur in 30-80% of women who have a mastectomy! Personally, my itch issue has become less frequent over the years, but it severely flares up when my chest gets hot—when I take a hot bath and soak my foobs (fake boobs, for those who aren't in The Club), or when I work out and sweat, like today. I can't do too much about it but grin and bear it. And poke—poke—POKE. Thanks, Breast Cancer.  BreastCancer.org has a good article that lets us know that itching may be tied to chemo, rads, surgery, OR hormone blockers! What the heck? I'm way, way past that, over a decade out from the diagnosis. And I haven't taken a blocker since Year 5. But at least their article has a list of ways to alleviate itching. Unfortunately, that list is for skin itching—NOT the deep itching that you JUST. CAN'T. SCRATCH.  Breast cancer—the gift that keeps on giving.  Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. If you'd like to partner with me through prayer or financially, please go to Buy Me A Coffee.

If you love how I support our community, please help me provide more content by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Women's Healthcare Provider Worksheet Download here – https://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ NOTE: Links shown are informational only and are not indicative of the only pricing available. Please rely on your own research. ABOUT Sex After Breast Cancer LIVE! Our largest breast cancer support group is our Sex After Breast Cancer community on Facebook. Every month, our community of thousands from across the world grows, each woman searching for solutions to the issues they are experiencing after a breast cancer diagnosis. And we have answers! Dozens of professionals have joined our Contributing Experts team to educate the women in our community. Our current Contributing Experts have impressive credentials— Board-Certified Urologist and Sexual Medicine Specialist Medical Doctor—OB/GYN, Rosy Wellness Founder Certified Sexuality Counselor, Practice Clinician, RN Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Christian Sex Therapist Occupational Therapist, Somatic Sexologist, Clinical Sexuality and Intimacy Educator Family Nurse Practitioner, Pelvic Health Specialist Holistic Therapist, Certified Grief Facilitator Medical Doctor—OB/GYN Family Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Specialist Life Coach/Relationship Expert Board-Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Internal and Obesity Medicine Specialist Naturopathic Doctor, Homeopath E-RYT 500 Master Yoga Instructor, Yoga Teacher Trainer, Yoga Therapist, Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner, Reiki Practitioner Certified Lymphatic Therapist Clinical Thermographer Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Cancer Exercise Specialist Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Doctor of Pharmacy, Healthcare Cost Consultant Clinical Sleep Educator Licensed Acupuncturist Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor Grief Recovery Specialist, Certified Professional Coach, RN Each week one or more of our experts joins us for Sex After Breast Cancer LIVE! inside the private Facebook group. If you can't join us live, you can always catch each episode on our podcast. Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.    

Pelvic floor therapy affects your bladder, bowel, sex, and balance! Two years ago, I had never even heard of pelvic floor therapy—but now I know how incredibly important it is for women whose bodies are changing because of both breast cancer treatment AND the natural aging process!   This interview with pink sister Ann tells her powerful story of reclaiming her intimate life with the help of pelvic floor therapy. She describes what it is, what to expect, and what results she has had. Her story may encourage you to find a local pelvic floor therapist to discuss the issues you're having with your bladder, bowel, sex, and balance! There IS hope to see significant improvement in these areas, friends.   Find a pelvic floor therapist that is local to you through these websites. https://pelvicguru.com/directory/ https://pelvicrehab.com/ https://aptapelvichealth.org/ptlocator/   Find other resources, including recommended vaginal moisturizers, by going to https://www.hopeafterbreastcancer.com/sex-after-breast-cancer.   Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer   Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here.   Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support.   Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform!   Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources.   If you value the information I provide, the time I put into serving our community, and would like to support my work, please consider subscribing with a paid membership to TEAM HOPE for just $5 a month at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you!   Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

If you love how I support our community, please help me provide more content by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Many women who have gone through breast cancer treatment experience painful intercourse. This is a frustrating situation for both them and their partner. Family Nurse Practitioner Kristina Calligan discusses reasons for the pain, as well as some solutions that might alleviate it.  Thank you, Kris, for sharing your expertise with us!   Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform!   Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Being a part of breast cancer support groups can be a wonderful experience, learning from one another, being wrapped in the love and support of women who "get it." But one of the downsides is that a breast cancer support group is full of women who have breast cancer. And some will die. As part of my ongoing conversation with our Hope After Breast Cancer expert, Professional Counselor Cinthia Hiett, we talk about why we feel guilty when one of our pink sisters dies and how to respond in a healthy way to that passing. I hope you find it valuable.    Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Please help me provide more content to our community by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

At Hope After Breast Cancer, we have partnered with professionals in many disciplines to find answers that will help our women heal their unseen wounds. One of the most often discussed topics in our private Sex After Breast Cancer support group is painful intercourse. Our women usually aren't educated that this issue may arise, and it's not a very welcome "surprise" in their intimate relationships. Kathy Kates is a pelvic floor therapist that sees patients every day. She helps them with issues including painful intercourse, vaginismus, endometriosis, and other pelvic floor concerns.  We are grateful that Kathy shared her current list of recommended vaginal moisturizers, lubricants for intercourse, and condoms that support vaginal health. You can download it here.  We hope you find this information valuable! Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! If you love how I support our community, please help me provide more content by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Our Contributing Expert and Lymphatic Therapist, Deborah Kellogg, is passionate about helping our women learn how to prevent lymphedema. But if you are ever diagnosed with lymphedema, Deborah's coaching will also empower you to get the correct care and minimize the impact it has on your quality of life.  In this new Q&A about the lymphatic system, Deborah teaches us the mission of the lymphatic system, lymphedema prevention techniques, and signs that we may be experiencing lymphedema symptoms. We are incredibly grateful for her expertise! To download the resources about lymphedema Deborah discussed in this recording, click here.  Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. Please help me provide more content to our community by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Friends, I know you will be blessed by meeting Samantha Peacock, this week's Thrivers Thursday guest! Sam is a nurse who was diagnosed in 2020 with TNBC. She also found out she was BRCA1+.  Her story is so inspirational! Like many of us, when she was diagnosed, her first reaction was, "I don't have TIME for breast cancer!" Being diagnosed in her 30s presented her with some unique challenges and opportunities, including a new way to decrease her chances of getting ovarian cancer through a revolutionary new hysterectomy surgical plan. You'll laugh, applaud and cry at the journey that Sam has taken. We appreciate you encouraging our community, Sam! THANK YOU!  Update from Samantha in June 2021  "I did have just my tubes removed, and I'm doing well. My doctor recommends having my ovaries out by 45 due to my BRCA 1 mutation. I have since then had my implant exchange surgery and I am so happy to have those awful things out."   Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! If you love what I'm doing, please partner with me to provide more content by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Major topics covered— Caring for your sexual body Caring for your sexual body does not require a partner! That is something that you have ownership of. You are a sexual woman whether or not you are sharing sex with a partner. It is so much easier to maintain vaginal health than it is to recover vaginal health. Maybe just start with some proactive vaginal hydration every week. This is about health in your body. Our urinary system, our vulva (outside), our vagina (inside), and the pelvic floor muscles are all impacted by the loss of estrogen in our systems. Using a full-sized vibrator with penetration at least twice a week to promote blood flow to the vagina will help maintain vaginal health, in the flexibility, in the length of its accommodation, and in the circumference of the accommodation. Listen to your body and be proactive! If you have painful intercourse, hydrate for at least two weeks, then move to dilation. Vaginal moisturizing/hydration (hydrates the tissue and promotes vaginal health) Vaginal estrogen Oral estrogen Oral estrogen combined with a non-hormonal gel Non-hormonal (hyaluronic acid products Traci recommends: Hyalo Gen Revaree Gynatrof Dilation (work) / Vibrators (fun) If sex is painful, go for a dilator Traci likes the Dr. Laura Berman Intimate Basics - Dilator Set Vibrators can be used to promote blood flow, to relax the muscles, and for pleasure Start simple until you can figure out what you like. https://www.rosetoy-official.com/ is the website mentioned, but it's certainly not the only one! Lubricants (reduces friction) - Traci recommends the following lubes Water-based lubes: Good Clean Love, Enchanted Rose, Velvet Rose Silicone-based lubes aren't recommended—they can degrade a vibrator so don't use together. Hybrid lubes: Naked Silk, Wet Gold Vaginal pH Prevention (these things will maintain a healthy environment in the vagina): Probiotics (research the biome's relationship to the vagina), vaginal estrogen, hyaluronic acid When you have recurrent bacterial infections in your vagina, Traci prescribes boric acid. Please don't use products that have fragrances! Urethral prolapse Can be caused by a combination of loss of estrogen, chronic constipation, overweight, pregnancy, childbirth, weak pelvic floor muscles, pelvic trauma. Typical treatment plan Vaginal estrogen Hydration of vaginal walls with dilation Pelvic floor therapy to strengthen muscles Use of Cialis in women FDA hasn't been approved for women. Option is to use cuddle cream / scream cream. It's easy. Put it where you want it without systemic effect. Vaginal exams Pediatric speculums are available if you are concerned about adult-sized speculums Feel free to ask if you can remain clothed to have a conversation with your gynecologist before your exam. Great idea! Advocate for yourself! Women's Healthcare Provider Worksheet Download here – https://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ Medications and sex All the meds that impact the central nervous system may impact you sexually. SSRIs have a pretty high impact on desire (diminished or inability to orgasm OR persistent genital arousal). SSRIs approved to treat depression are Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, Pexeva, Zoloft. Play with the timing of your meds See if you can lower the dosage Some anti-depressants that have fewer sexual side effects: Wellbutrin, Remeron, Viibryd, Trintellix     NOTE: Links shown are informational only and are not indicative of the only pricing available. Please rely on your own research.   ABOUT Sex After Breast Cancer LIVE! Our largest breast cancer support group is our Sex After Breast Cancer community on Facebook. Every month, our community of thousands from across the world grows, each woman searching for solutions to the issues they are experiencing after a breast cancer diagnosis. And we have answers! Dozens of professionals have joined our Contributing Experts team to educate the women in our community. Our current Contributing Experts have impressive credentials— Board-Certified Urologist and Sexual Medicine Specialist Medical Doctor—OB/GYN, Rosy Wellness Founder Certified Sexuality Counselor, Practice Clinician, RN Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Christian Sex Therapist Occupational Therapist, Somatic Sexologist, Clinical Sexuality and Intimacy Educator Family Nurse Practitioner, Pelvic Health Specialist Holistic Therapist, Certified Grief Facilitator Medical Doctor—OB/GYN Family Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Specialist Life Coach/Relationship Expert Board-Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Internal and Obesity Medicine Specialist Naturopathic Doctor, Homeopath E-RYT 500 Master Yoga Instructor, Yoga Teacher Trainer, Yoga Therapist, Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner, Reiki Practitioner Certified Lymphatic Therapist Clinical Thermographer Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Cancer Exercise Specialist Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Doctor of Pharmacy, Healthcare Cost Consultant Clinical Sleep Educator Licensed Acupuncturist Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor Grief Recovery Specialist, Certified Professional Coach, RN Each week one or more of our experts joins us for Sex After Breast Cancer LIVE! inside the private Facebook group. If you can't join us live, you can always catch each episode on our podcast. Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. Please help me provide more content to our community by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

At Hope After Breast Cancer, we seek our experts in different disciplines to answer questions our community has and to offer us solutions on how to heal our unseen wounds. Sex after breast cancer can be difficult for various reasons. Our Pelvic Floor Therapist, Kathy Kates, explains how critical it is to keep your vaginal tissue moisturized and how to do it effectively. I hope you find this information valuable. If you want to learn more about how to improve your intimate life after breast cancer from our Hope After Breast Cancer experts, join our private Sex After Breast Cancer Facebook group. Kathy Kates, is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a specialty of pelvic health. Learn more about her on our Meet Our Experts page.         Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! If you love how I support our community, please help me provide more content by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

I lost a friend today. Not in the way you think. They didn't die. They disappeared.  Something very unexpected happens when you're diagnosed with breast cancer.  Friends you thought would be there for you .... aren't. It can be shocking. Disappointing. Wounding even.  A friend you would have thought would rush to your side after your diagnosis might send the standard "Let me know if I can do anything" text. But that's it. At least they made an effort, right?  On top of trying to get your head around the fact that you have CANCER, now you are trying to get your head around the fact that the people you thought you could count on aren't around.  For the record, it happens to EVERY ONE OF US. But WHY does it happen? There can be many reasons.  Your diagnosis scares them, and they don't know how to handle that reality. If it can happen to you, it can happen to them. They may have been close to someone else with cancer, and for whatever reason, they can't find it within themselves to do it again. They are very insecure about their faith, their mortality, what they believe. And seeing you reminds them of their personal insecurity.  They don't want to "bother" you or "wake you up." That's just their way to avoiding whatever emotions they're struggling with. It's classic avoidance. They don't want to "catch" your cancer. Yes, it's true. Some ignorant people actually think cancer can be contagious. But here is the TRUTH. The way your friend reacts is about THEM. Not YOU. It's hard not to take their reaction personally. But don't. It's THEM.  Not YOU. But I'm here to share GOOD NEWS with you! There is a truly incredible thing that happens when you're diagnosed. People you would consider "acquaintances" step up to help. They offer to drive you to appointments. They make meals for your family. They leave cheery voicemails that you cling to as you sink into the depression that comes along with treatment. It's not easy to just open your hands to release the friends you "lose" because of cancer.  But you should try.  Because then your hands will be open to receive help from the kindness of the "unexpected others" ... the acquaintances who step up to help, the strangers who show you kindness, and the new friends you make because of your diagnosis. Watch for them. Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. Please help me provide more content to our community by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

I was fascinated to learn about the ways that a rebounder (mini-trampoline) can provide great benefits to your health from our Contributing Expert and Naturopathic Doctor Jayne Marquis. Did you know it builds bone health, helps with balance, builds strength, and helps keep your lymphatic system flowing? Sign me up! WOW! What a fun way to exercise! Enjoy!   Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! If you love how I support our community, please help me provide more content by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

I'm not a fan of the word "survivor." I don't want to feel as if I just got out of a plane crash and was lucky to live through it. I prefer to be called a "thriver." I want to feel as if I am living an abundant and joy-filled life. But that's just me. This discussion with Life Coach Cinthia Hiett will give you some fresh thoughts on "survival." As Cinthia says, "If just surviving is the goal, what are you left with?" I hope our discussion gives you some food for thought!  Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. If you're a woman who is tired of merely surviving breast cancer—If you want to heal deeper and faster in a safe community of like-minded women—THRIVER NATION is for you! Learn more on our website. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favor

At Hope After Breast Cancer, we are blessed to currently have many Contributing Experts in many disciplines who are committed to sharing their professional knowledge with you so you can THRIVE! You can Meet Our Experts here. One of our new Contributing Experts, Dr. Cheryl Onwuchuruba, an OB/GYN Physician, has recently gone through breast cancer treatment herself! In her recent interview with me, she answers many GYN questions that were asked through our various support groups. Cheryl also is very frank about what she's learned through her breast cancer experience and how she will go forward as a physician serving women.  Dr. Cheryl, we are so grateful for you sharing your professional expertise with our women by being one of our Contributing Experts. THANK YOU! Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! If you love how I support our community, please partner with me to provide more content by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Soon after Hope After Breast Cancer officially started in 2020, I met Lisa Nicholson through one of our support groups. Lisa is a Master Acupuncturist in San Diego, California, USA, as well as a breast cancer thriver. Over the years, Lisa has educated me about all the different side effects that can be managed through acupuncture treatment.  I recently sat down with Lisa to reintroduce her to our growing community. We talked about the success she's had in helping women with menopause symptoms, anxiety, sleep disturbances, neuropathy, headaches, low-grade gastritis, dry mouth, and even radiation skin burns. Lisa, we are so grateful for your generosity in sharing your knowledge about acupuncture with our community as one of our Contributing Experts!   Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Please help me provide more content to our community by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Major topics covered— Urinary tract infection Vaginal hydration Dilation and vibration Solo pleasure vs partnered pleasure An open conversation about porn and sex toys New ways to look at how your diagnosis may have impacted your partner/husband Info shared in this Q&A— Intimate Rose Probiotics to help fight UTIs https://www.intimaterose.com/.../womens-health-probiotic... Ellura - high concentrate cranberry for UTIs https://www.webmd.com/.../2/drug-162713/ellura-oral/details Lube Talk - Traci's opinion is that Replens "is like Chapstick" and does penetrate the tissue to heal it. Also she cautions against using coconut oil if you have recurrent yeast infections or any diabetic concerns. Hyluaronic acid brands Traci recommends: Hylaogen, Revaree, Gynatrof An Open Letter on Porn - https://www.gottman.com/blog/an-open-letter-on-porn/ Go to our website at http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ to get Traci Owen's Healthcare Provider Worksheet to use as a tool to talk with your women's healthcare provider about your concerns. Traci's website: https://intimatepathways.org/ - Traci provides telehealth services in 34 states. ABOUT Sex After Breast Cancer LIVE! Our largest breast cancer support group is our Sex After Breast Cancer community on Facebook. Every month, our community of thousands from across the world grows, each woman searching for solutions to the issues they are experiencing after a breast cancer diagnosis. And we have answers! Dozens of professionals have joined our Contributing Experts team, including several who can help the women in our Sex After Breast Cancer community. Three Medical Doctors: Two OB/GYNs and a Board-Certified Urologist/Sexual Medicine Specialist Family Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Specialist Family Nurse Practitioner, Pelvic Health Specialist Somatic Sexologist, Clinical Sexuality and Intimacy Educator Certified Sexuality Counselor, Practice Clinician Marriage & Family Therapist, Christian Sex Therapist Certified Grief Facilitator Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist Each week one or more of our experts joins us for Sex After Breast Cancer LIVE! inside the private Facebook group. If you can't join us live, you can always catch each episode on our podcast. Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. Please help me provide more content to our community by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

I believe it's rare that a woman who has had breast cancer really tackles the wounds that grief and loss leave after a life-altering diagnosis. After all, there are tons of physical issues that need to be handled as quickly as possible with cancer—most of us don't have enough bandwidth to work on emotional issues at the same time. But in order to live a thriving life, it's important that we don't brush grief and loss under the rug. At Hope After Breast Cancer, we've added a few new experts to our team to help women discuss, recognize, and heal their unseen wounds from the losses they've experienced.  Meet our Contributing Expert, Carla Mannes. Carla is a Holistic Therapist who specializes in grief and loss counseling with adults, teens, and families. And Carla is a two-time breast cancer thriver. She's actually walked the road you've been on.  We're so grateful for all the knowledge and expertise that Carla is bringing to our community, both in recorded interviews on our website and live interviews inside our THRIVER NATION membership group. THANK YOU, Carla! Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. Please help me provide more content to our community by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Before breast cancer, I had no idea there was a long list of conditions that are associated with the disease. Many of us are thrown into medically-induced menopause, while others go through chronological menopause. Either way, we need to be aware of a condition called vaginal atrophy. Mayo Clinic says, "Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls that may occur when your body has less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause. For many women, vaginal atrophy not only makes intercourse painful but also leads to distressing urinary symptoms." This video will help you determine if you may be fighting vaginal atrophy and give you information to discuss with your personal provider.    Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Please help me provide more content to our community by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Booby Buddies, Sex After Breast Cancer, and Hope After Breast cancer are three private breast cancer support groups I founded over the years. We have loved serving thousands of women through those groups. Many breast cancer fighters struggle with taking hormone blockers. Back in 2018, I did a live video on the Booby Buddies group page on Facebook to tell my hormone blocker story. I hope you get a chuckle out of it! P.S. The forklift was only in my imagination!  Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/ for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. Please help me provide more content to our community by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Shortly after I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was surprised at how much I felt like I was being followed around by a dark cloud. That was something I had never experienced before. I was even more surprised to being diagnosed with clinical depression soon after that. It turns out that getting a life-threatening diagnosis causes most people to be depressed—it's totally normal! My longtime counselor and life coach Cinthia Hiett worked with me through that season to make sense of it all. She had some tremendously great advice that she gave me, and I asked her to share it with you here. I hope you find it helpful! Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. If you're a woman who is tired of merely surviving breast cancer—If you want to heal deeper and faster in a safe community of like-minded women—THRIVER NATION is for you! Learn more on our website. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.  

The beautiful Pamela Powers has had a dramatic transformation since her breast cancer diagnosis. One of the most significant things that happened is that she changed her self-talk. For years, her words about herself and to herself were negative and even hateful. Today Pamela says, "I'm showering myself with words of love every day now!" You're going to love hearing from Pamela, a single mom of three children. She has an incredibly positive attitude and is so inspiring! THANK YOU, Pamela!   Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! If you love what I'm doing, please partner with me to provide more content by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Many brilliant and passionate Experts have joined the Hope After Breast Cancer team to help our women heal their unseen wounds. Our Contributing Expert, Beth Leonard, is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who specializes in sex therapy. She's excited to share her expertise with our community, including details about the "Female Desire Rocket!" You're sure to be inspired by Beth's video. Beth shares, “My life motto is ‘Don't waste your pain.' In life, pain is inevitable. The many ways we try to push it away, anesthetize it, or avoid it can further wound us and cause damage to us and our relationships. But when we allow it, pain can be a powerful tool in the Father's hand for change and growth. Specific sex therapy issues I address include trauma, sexual /physical abuse, desire disorders, mismatched desire in couples, female sexual pain, and recovery from the impact of sexual addiction/betrayal.” Beth is a member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT) and the American Board of Christian Sex Therapists (ABCST) and is in training to become an AAMFT approved supervisor. She is also trained in EMDR, Sand Tray, and Trauma-Focused Art Therapy. Thank you for your contribution to our community, Beth!    Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Please help me provide more content to our community by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Info from this recording— The importance of vaginal health, whether you have a partner or not Hyluaronic acid brands - Hylaogen, Revaree, Gynatrof Book: Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire by Lori A. Brotto Book: Come As You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski Ph.D. Go to our new website, http://sexafterbreastcancer.com/, to get Traci Owen's Healthcare Provider Worksheet to use as a tool to talk with your women's healthcare provider about your concerns. Traci's website: https://intimatepathways.org/ - Traci provides telehealth services in 34 states.   About Sex After Breast Cancer LIVE! Our largest breast cancer support group is our Sex After Breast Cancer community on Facebook. Every month, hundreds of new women from across the world join our community of thousands, searching for solutions to the issues they are experiencing after a breast cancer diagnosis. And we have answers! Dozens of professionals have joined our Contributing Experts team, including several who can help the women in our Sex After Breast Cancer community. Three Medical Doctors: Two OB/GYNs and a Board-Certified Urologist and Sexual Medicine Specialist Family Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Specialist Somatic Sexologist, Clinical Sexuality and Intimacy Educator Marriage & Family Therapist, Christian Sex Therapist Certified Grief Facilitator Family Nurse Practitioner, Pelvic Health Specialist Certified Sexuality Counselor, Practice Clinician Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist Each week one or more of our experts joins us for Sex After Breast Cancer LIVE! inside the private Facebook group. If you can't join us live, you can always catch each episode on our podcast. Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Check out http://sexafterbreastcancer.com  for quick access to our Sex After Breast Cancer community, experts, and resources. Please help me provide more content to our community by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Many women who have faced a breast cancer diagnosis may have sexual limitations. So how does someone with those circumstances find someone to date without the fear of facing rejection or judgment?  Let me introduce you to the Entwine dating app! Created by pink sister, Anna Leonarda, Entwine is meant to help both men and women who may have sexual limitations connect with one another to find companionship and intimacy, without the expectation of intercourse. We are so proud of Anna's efforts! This important issue is rarely discussed publicly, but many suffer in silence for various reasons. Please share this article, video, and podcast about Entwine with others to help more folks know "there's an app for that!" Thank you.   Shared with love by Jan James, Hope After Breast Cancer Find out more about our private Facebook support groups (Booby Buddies, Hope After Breast Cancer, Sex After Breast Cancer, Booby Buddies en español) here. Joining our Newsletter List will give you a monthly recap of our best content, as well as information about available training and support. Subscribe to our Hope After Breast Cancer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! If you love what I'm doing, please partner with me to provide more content by buying me a cup of coffee (or two) at Buy Me A Coffee. And please pray for my efforts to have significance in the lives of the women we serve! Thank you! Disclaimer: While professional experts and the Company address health issues and the information provided on this Website and its components relates to medical and/or health issues, the information provided is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.