Sex Matters: NOJO in your MOJO? Dealing With Sexual Predictability and Boredom
By Michael Krychman, M.D. on March 4th, 2015 Categories: Sex MattersWe have had a few columns about sexual desire and some of the problems that may lead to the changes in sexual interest. Sexual boredom is another very common problem for many couples. Predictability in the bedroom breeds dullness, and for many couples it is important to add some novelty into your relationship.
Lack of sexual energy leads to boredom and the feeling of being …
After Active Treatment Ends: When People Stop Asking
By Barbara Kriss on February 12th, 2015 Categories: The Breast Cancer JourneyWhen I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my family and friends rallied to support me. They expressed love and concern, and offered their help. I was grateful for the many ways they showed they cared: they cooked meals, drove me to appointments, and even introduced me to other breast cancer survivors. But soon after my active treatment ended, those same friends and relatives seemed curiously …
Sex Matters: Managing Your Mojo, Part 2
By Michael Krychman, M.D. on February 4th, 2015 Categories: Sex MattersIn Part 1 of this column, we talked about some of the factors healthcare providers look for to determine a diagnosis of Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder.
If you’re struggling with symptoms that suggest this diagnosis, it’s important to see a specialist to find out for sure and learn about treatments that may help. Your specialist will take detailed cancer and medical history to look at …
Breastcancer.org Covers the 2014 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
By Claire Nixon on January 22nd, 2015 Categories: NewsWe’re proud to bring you our coverage of the 2014 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium! Below, please find our audio and video interviews as well as written summaries of research presented December 9-13, 2014 in San Antonio, TX.
Podcast coverage:
2014 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Research Highlights
Running time: 16:01
Listen to Senior Editor Jamie DePolo talk with Brian Wojciechowski, M.D., Breastcancer.org medical adviser, …
Sex Matters: Managing Your Mojo, Part 1
By Michael Krychman, M.D. on January 7th, 2015 Categories: Sex MattersIn last month’s blog posting, we saw that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has considered lowered sexual interest or lowered libido an unmet medical need. Many women who have breast cancer feel like their libido has vanished — gone and doomed never to return.
With the recent newly published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V (DSMV), Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder and Sexual Arousal Disorder …
