By Rita Garcia, LMFT

Do you remember what your relationship was like in the beginning?  No doubt it felt euphoric, you felt moonstruck, and both of you experienced exciting sexual passion. 

This is common for many relationships when they begin, and it’s referred to as the Romantic Stage.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is intended to spread understanding, provide education and information on access to services.  Just as important, but commonly overlooked, is a discussion on the side effects breast cancer treatment can have on your sexual life.
 
I want to emphasize that the purpose of this blog is not to create distress or inject anxiety about the side effects of cancer treatment.  Just as the goal of this month is to help uplift women with awareness and understanding, this blog is intended to foster awareness, to educate you on what to ask your doctor and what interventions to explore to address the side effects.