Recovering Man

Diagnosed with prostate cancer and treated early in 2020. Charting journeys of recovery and learning about cancer, health and relationships at

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On Friday, real men speak openly about how our sexuality has been affected since #ProstateCancer. This is not about the mechanics of sex but our attractions, preferences and sexual identities. Details and essential free pre-registration at https://t.co/xfwaD1Flcp

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While attending a #ProstateCancer support group for gay, bisexual, trans and queer men recently, I was struck by how many others I know are actually in this GBTQ segment along with me, although we don't advertise it.

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When the cock in your life is soft, that isn’t necessarily the end of the harder side of sex. https://t.co/U67K9wJHUy

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How a #prostatecancer survivor on ADT has sustained himself as a sexual being in his 70s with zero testosterone. A very frank story about what has changed and how estradiol treatment is helping https://t.co/wHJGLSE4WB @sbjlong

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A 56 year old #prostatecancersurvivor says the setbacks are what remind him that "this recovery actually requires me to be actively involved rather that just letting it happen." https://t.co/yeSIP063r5

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After #prostatecancer "from the beginning, it was clear to me that I needed to be inventive. I needed to find new approaches to sex. My body (and my mind) were different after surgery. I could not rely on my old patterns of behaviour" - read more at https://t.co/WcUaWO9L5L

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How a man responded to #prostatecancer including starting a new relationship with ED https://t.co/XYS02jlyT0

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The raw pain that comes with the side effects of #prostatecancer treatment: one man's personal journey in plain language https://t.co/KlGXQO90ge

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Men do talk frankly, openly and vulnerably about our sexual health matters - if the conditions are right https://t.co/eiHY72nrD7

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The personal story behind the remarkable penis ring that logs health data while supporting firmer erections https://t.co/9Yb689IKBA @myfirmtech

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Real men responding to #prostatecancer talk freely and share experiences live on Zoom on Tuesday August 5, about 25 hours from the time of this post. Details and essential free pre-registration at https://t.co/xfwaD1FT1X

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Enjoying sexual arousal without orgasm is a difficult dance. Yet mastery unlocks a flow of joyous connection that can be even more satisfying than a quick "finish" https://t.co/28Wp0ZmOpz

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"Sexually my wife and I have settled into a comfortable contentment with each other" says a man who chose surgical castration over drug-induced hormone deprivation. "I can’t believe how well I feel" - his amazing story at https://t.co/OFEtC0CazB

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"The energy is coming back where my prostate used to be and I am intentionally sending energy into that area to nurture it back to health" - one man's intimate diary after #prostatecancer treatment https://t.co/j6uqHBkxMP

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"You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you might get what you need." Also applies to sex with erectile differences https://t.co/wl6CMTvISO

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@sbjlong Looks yummy! You deserve some treats

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One of the scariest things about #prostatecancer treatment (and several other illnesses) is the loss of libido. It can be devastating. Mine came hesitatingly back after some time https://t.co/lthqFfnnO1

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"When I have a phantom erection, I can perform that clench-and-twitch routine, and really be convinced that there is a twitch. But if I look or feel down there ... there is zero movement or swelling. I still do the exercises to keep hope alive." https://t.co/5sFbEcTmkW

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How erectile differences opened me up to new full body orgasms and expanded our sexual creativity as a couple https://t.co/botboU2QNU

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Breaking the silence about sex with erectile differences - a 59 year old French woman speaks openly https://t.co/5fhzxUnhcV