Desire: What it is, How it Works & How to Regain it Post Cancer

First, explain how these intimacy dates will help: reduce pressure for both of you, allow both of you to relax, rebuild confidence after treatment, encourage curiosity and support responsive desire

Things to say to your partner:

  1. My desire shows up differently now, but it doesn’t mean I don’t wan to be close to you
  2. Can we try to different ways to connect with each other, maybe set aside 30-45 minutes a day to bond?
  3. I want my desire for sex and intimacy to return, can we start with things that make me feel comfortable and see how that goes?

How to initiate intimacy dates: Scripts