Sex & the Titty Logo. Relationship Intimacy with Breast Cancer
Carrie Bradshaw once said... "There comes a point in every relationship when romance gives way to reality." What if that reality is cancer?

Our Sex & The Titty podcast was initiated and designed by Margo Cornish, Patron of Prevent Breast Cancer and Board Member of Maggie’s Manchester in response to her interaction with women living with cancer in the course of her campaign work. Women who turned to each other for help and support in the absence of any (in their opinion) current practical and user friendly practices and platforms.

Sex & The Titty comprises 4 x 40min episodes exploring the intimacy challenges faced by women living with breast cancer.

Margo is joined by Kyle Evans and Jamie Griffiths, the founders of Golden Cat Studios to produce for this trailblazing podcast. With 50 years of radio production experience between them, they’ve also been responsible for a number of podcast series over the past ten years, and they continue to make programmes for the BBC.

Each episode is hosted by popular Radio presenter Jo Lloyd and features clinical experts in each area together with people whom have all affected by breast cancer, although the subject will also resonate with anyone living with cancer.

Episode 1. PATIENCE. (no sex please, we're British)
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Current professional advice/protocols on women diagnosed with breast cancer doesn’t quite hit the spot.

Why do any people find it difficult to discuss?

When exactly is the right time?

What steps can be taken to improve the professional dialogue around intimacy during treatment?

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Episode 2. EVERYTHING CHANGES BUT YOU. (not tonight Joseph/ine)
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Treatment for breast cancer can involve hormone therapy which can interfere with a women’s libido.

Factor in a few surgical procedures ranging from lumpectomy to full mastectomy. Add in some chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hair loss.

Best recipe for romance?

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Episode 3. LOVE AIN'T HERE ANY MORE. (it's me not you)
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How are relationships affected?

Are partners understanding enough?

Why do some relationships crumble at the first sign of illness?

How do partners actually feel about maintaining physical relationships during treatment?

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Episode 4. RELIGHT MY FIRE. (creating a personal toolkit for rebuilding intimacy)
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What steps can women take to minimise the impact of treatment on intimacy during and after treatment?

What medical and holistic interventions can improve libido.

What steps to take to improve body confidence and self esteem?

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All proceeds from this podcast will go directly to the BooBee 2024 campaign
supporting our two amazing charities: Prevent Breast Cancer and Make 2nds Count