Sexual Skills, Sexual Satisfaction and Body Image in Women with Breast Cancer

AbstractThe present research purpose is to assess the effectiveness of sexual skills in the improvement of sexual function, sexual satisfaction and body image of women suffering from breast cancer. 24 patients suffering from breast cancer was selected from among the cancer sufferers hospitalized in Shohaday-e Tajrish Hospital who were then assigned to the experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent twelve 90-minute sessions of sexual skills training. Results of covariance analysis indicated that sexual skills’ training improves the sexual satisfaction. No significant effectiveness was observed in terms of patients’ body image. With regard to the high prevalence of breast cancer among women, sexual skills training can improve sexual function and enhance sexual satisfaction among patients suffering from breast cancer