Cancer can change how intimacy feels
…and that can be hard to talk about.
We’re here to help you start the conversation.
Where do you find yourself right now?
Needing Real Talk For Patients and Survivors
Because your healing includes intimacy, and you deserve straight, honest answers about it.
Wanting to Talk to Your Doctor About Cancer & Intimacy
For those seeking guidance about: “How do I comfortably discuss intimacy and sexual concerns with my medical team?”
Navigating Intimacy During Cancer Treatment
For those currently undergoing treatment and wondering: ‘How do I maintain intimate connection and sensual well-being?’
Navigating Sexuality & Intimacy After Cancer
For those wondering: ‘Will my desire, pleasure, or sexual function return and what can it look like now?’
Seeking Body Image & Self-Confidence Boosts
For those struggling with physical changes, post-op scarring, and self-acceptance
Seeking Relationship & Communication Support
For those wondering: ‘How do I talk to my partner, friends and family about this?’
Seeking Practical Solutions for Sexual Function & Comfort
For those experiencing pain, dryness, or other challenges during intimacy
About cancer and intimacy™
After surviving a life-altering cancer diagnosis, Cancer and Intimacy founder Claire Rumore realized how few resources exist to support intimacy, touch, pleasure and body confidence during and after a cancer journey. After facing illness and reclaiming her vitality, she’s eagerly putting her background in somatic sexology and erotic education to work to change that.
Explore Our Offerings
Affordable Education & Free Resources
Explore our full library of free / affordable online courses, e-books and programs designed to help you navigate intimacy and well-being during and after cancer.
Coaching
Whether you’re currently facing treatment or adjusting to life after cancer, these coaching offerings are designed to help you expand your definition of intimacy, (re)discover your access to pleasure, and deepen your bond with present or future partners, on your terms and at your own pace.
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Articles
Explore articles on intimacy, body changes, relationships, communication, and sexual health tailored to the unique experiences of those impacted by cancer.
Curated Products for Intimacy & Wellness
Discover handpicked products designed to support comfort, pleasure, and well-being.
Free Resource Kit
Your first step to rebuilding intimacy, pleasure, and connection during or after cancer.
Cancer and Intimacy Institute
Are you a clinician, therapist, or other helping professional looking for trauma-informed, intimacy-aware training, classes, and resources?
Visit the Cancer and Intimacy Institute, our home for professional education and certification tracks supporting intimacy, sexuality, and relational healing in the context of cancer and illness.
CancerEVOLVE
Are you a healthcare leader or organization seeking staff training and patient-facing resources to address intimacy, body image, and quality-of-life gaps in cancer care?
Visit CancerEVOLVE, our consulting arm created to help your organization implement intimacy-aware education and programming – for patients and staff.
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By participating in our research sharing your experiences and perspectives as a patient, survivor or partner of a patient/survivor, you’ll help us advocate for more thoughtful, inclusive, and patient-centered cancer and survivorship care. (Note: All submissions are anonymous.)
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