Partners

Sometimes it is the partner of the person who is ill who has a problem about sex.

Your partner may feel afraid to touch you for fear of hurting you. Some people may be worried that they will catch your illness through sexual contact e.g. HIV infection. Your GP would advise of all necessary precautions.

Your partner may lose desire as a direct result of the changes brought about in you. They may also feel rejected if they don't realise that your lower sexual desire is due to the illness or its emotional effects. Our information on emotional effects may be helpful.

Condition-specific information

Further information on conditions that may be affecting you or those around you:

Support Groups

Visit the NHS inform Support Services Directory to search for local organisations that may help with the issues you are facing:

Last updated: 15 January 2012

This content was supplied by Macmillan Cancer Support.