Renew Intimacy after Cancer

The Center for Intimacy after Cancer Therapy, Inc.,
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the only organization dedicated to helping couples renew their intimacy after cancer.

Sexuality Counseling Services

For personalized help in rebuilding your intimate relationship after cancer, sexuality counseling services are offered by certified sexuality counselors Barbara Alterowitz, Rabbi Edgar Weinsberg, and by Rivka Sidorsky.

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Books

The Lovin' Ain't Over for Women With Cancer

by Ralph and Barbara Alterowitz

Foreword by former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Joycelyn Elders

Print List Price: $15.95 Buy eBook: $9.99

The Lovin' Ain't Over for Women with Cancer takes a frank and open approach to discussing the issues with sexuality and intimacy that many women experience after undergoing cancer treatment. It guides women and their partners with facts, knowledge, and techniques that have worked for other women, and strategies recommended by top health professionals.

The book takes a holistic view of creating a good sex life after female cancer treatment. It recognizes that a strong sense of self and good communication between the partners are essential to a happy and satisfying sexual experience, and gives pointers and examples to help on that path. It provides facts about women's bodies and sexual function, and the effects of cancer therapies. It covers information about aids and medications in understandable language. It contains many practical suggestions and examples from women who have gone through the experience of breast and gynecological cancers, and strategies recommended by top sexual health professionals.

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Saving Your Sex Life
A Guide for Men with Prostate Cancer

by John P Mulhall

In a straightforward style, Dr. John Mulhall guides the reader through the basics of male sexuality, explains the role of testosterone, the functions of the prostate, and the common difficulties men encounter when disease strikes. In plain language, this book spells out the causes and symptoms of prostate disease and diseases of the lower urinary tract and the approach to deal with the aftermath of treatment.

Buy eBook: $9.99

Intimacy with Impotence
The Couple's Guide to Better Sex after Prostate Disease

by Ralph Alterowitz & Barbara Alterowitz

A practical guide to help cancer survivors and their partners who are dealing with erectile dysfunction, Intimacy with Impotence gives couples cause for hope and includes: A discussion of impotence in lay terms
Information on the commercial therapies and medications available and in research or trial at the time of publication - Practical advice about lovemaking - from getting in the mood to commonsense suggestions for erection-free satisfaction

Buy eBook: $2.99

Conquer Prostate Cancer: How Medicine, Faith, Love and Sex Can Renew Your Life

by Rabbi Ed Weinsberg, Ed.D., D.D., with Dr. Robert Carey, M.D., Ph.D.

This multiple award-winning book is an inspiring physical, spiritual and emotional guide for boomer and senior prostate cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. The author and his wife share the most intimate details of their prostate cancer journey and provide profiles of 20 other survivors.

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Videos

Watch the Alterowitz' speak to a
prostate cancer support group. (Note: This is the talk in its entirety approx. 1 hr and 44 min)

Book the Authors for a Speaking Engagement

Book author Barbara Alterowitz for your next meeting or event. Sadly, Ralph Alterowitz has left this earth and is no longer available for counseling or speaking engagements. Barbara, an expert in intimacy, provides an entertaining, informative and positive way for couples to revive their love life.

Call 301-983-9702 or send us an e-mail via the contact form.

You may also request Rabbi Edgar Weinsberg for an event through CIACT's phone number and contact form.

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The Center for Intimacy after Cancer Therapy, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the only organization dedicated to helping couples renew their intimacy after cancer.