Carrie Bradshaw once said : ‘There comes a point in every relationship when romance gives way to reality.’ What if that reality is cancer?
Sex and The Titty is a brand new, trailblazing podcast exploring intimacy challenges faced by women living with breast cancer.
How was Sex and The Titty born?
The idea for the podcast came from Prevent Breast Cancer Patron, Margo Cornish MBE, following her campaign work with women affected by breast cancer. Women who turned to each other for help and support, which (in their opinion) just wasn’t available elsewhere.
The result is a frank and compassionate four-part series that explores the challenges breast cancer patients and their partners face, particularly around intimacy and relationships. In each episode the women are joined by experts in the medical field, including a Psychosexual Therapist and a hormone specialist, and together, they tackle several sensitive topics offering support and understanding to listeners navigating their own emotional journey.
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Comments from those involved
Julie Wray is one of the women taking part in the podcast:
I wish this podcast had been there for me (after I had been diagnosed). This podcast is genuine and authentic, and it’s to help people who might be struggling with their relationship, their sexuality, and their intimate and physical needs with their partner.
Sheelagh Davidson, another face behind the podcast agrees:
The podcast is a voice for others to listen to and hear experiences. It feels unique and will help a lot of people understand they’re not on their own and that to me is one of the most important things.
With podcast titles referencing Take That songs, including ‘Love ain’t here anymore’ (it’s me not you) and ‘Everything changes but you’ (not tonight Josephine), topics covered include lack of libido, maintaining relationships, and steps women can take to minimise the impact on intimacy during and after treatment.
After navigating her breast cancer diagnosis, Diana Jones joined the podcast as she wants other women to know their feelings are validated:
Following my diagnosis, I felt everything about being a woman was being attacked and the thought of being intimate with the person I loved was so far down my list of priorities that I didn’t give it any thought at all. I want ladies listening to this podcast to be reassured of however you’re feeling, if you don’t want to… it’s normal and it’s fine… and it will come back.
Dawn Marie Nicholls also takes part in the podcast. Living with secondary breast cancer, she understands more than anyone how a diagnosis can take over your life with regards to treatment plans and medication:
There’s no time at your appointments to talk about your relationships, your partners, and your sex life. If just one person can connect to what we’re saying, then it’s job done.
A chorus of unifying voices offering a comforting embrace through the airwaves, letting you know that you will get through it and that one day, everything will eventually be ok.
Sex and The Titty is not your average podcast; it goes beyond the ordinary. It’s a powerful source of inspiration and a reassuring message letting you know you’re not alone.
Where can I listen to Sex and The Titty?
Search for Sex and The Titty wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. Episode one is released on February 14th.
All proceeds from the podcast will go directly to the BooBee Campaign supporting Prevent Breast Cancer and Make 2nds Count.
About Prevent Breast Cancer
Prevent Breast Cancer is the only UK charity entirely dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer – we’re committed to freeing the world from the disease altogether. Unlike many cancer charities, we’re focused on preventing, rather than curing. Promoting early diagnosis, screening and lifestyle changes, we believe we can stop the problem before it starts. And being situated at the only breast cancer prevention centre in the UK, we’re right at the front-line in the fight against the disease. Join us today and help us create a future free from breast cancer. If you have any questions or concerns, email us today.
