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Cancer and Intimacy with Claire Rumore

April 01, 2026 • Dr. Tina Kaczor and Dr. Leah Sherman • Season 5 • Episode 117

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What happens to desire after a cancer diagnosis? In this episode, Dr. Leah Sherman speaks with intimacy coach and cancer survivor Claire Rumore about the often-overlooked intimacy challenges that come with cancer diagnosis and treatment. Claire shares how cancer may reshape desire, body image, and relationship dynamics—and why clinical care frequently misses these impacts. They explore practical approaches like redefining intimacy beyond intercourse, using nervous system regulation and consent-based touch to rebuild safety, and the Erotic Blueprints framework for understanding desire. Claire also introduces resources from her site cancerandintimacy.com designed to support patients, survivors, and their partners through this deeply personal aspect of cancer care.

Cancer and Intimacy website

Coupon Code: CAI20

Free resource kit: Reclaiming Intimacy During and After Cancer, The Sensual Wardrobe Reset

Claire's Bio and social media links

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