Ever had a question about relationships or sex that you just can’t ask your oncology care provider? Ever felt too shy to ask a nurse or doctor a question, but really needed the answer? Now you can ask those questions and get answers from Dr. Anne Katz, the Awkward Auntie! We’re back for another round of Awkward Auntie. Read on for some more recent Q&As!
Question: My question is that my penis shrunk from the steroids they gave me for chemo as a pre med and I wanted to know if there’s a way to make go back to its normal size and my doctor told me that if I have kids in the future that they have high chances of developing the same type of cancer as mine so I am not going to have kids I am going to adopt but I want to get checked but what can I do to get my penis back to its normal size can I try pump or penis enlargement pills I feel very shy in that area thank you for answering Mt questions and thank you so much for your service
Answer: Penis size is important to many/most men, even though for women, it tends not to be that important! You can certainly try a penis pump. Using one without the constriction band and with gentle suction every day or every other day may help to increase the size, but there are no guarantees. Also, if you are overweight, the fat pad at the front of your pelvic bone often makes the penis look shorter. Losing weight (if you need to) can increase the length of the penis. Penis enlargement pills are not a good idea, full stop. You should talk to your primary care provider about checking your testosterone levels to see if a testosterone supplement (prescription only, not off the shelf!) may be of some use.
You can learn more about this great program, find the answers to past questions, and submit a question of your own by going here!
More about the Awkward Auntie program:
Dr. Anne Katz, also known as the Awkward Auntie, is a certified sexuality counselor and nurse who has written a couple of books about young adults and cancer – and all the things that happen to your body, relationships, and sex during and after treatment. She will answer any and all questions that you send to AwkwardAuntie@lacunaloft.org or submit in the form below. You don’t have to give your name or other identifying information – but it might be helpful for her to know how you identify yourself by gender, your age, and what kind of cancer and treatment you had.
YOU CAN ASK HER ANYTHING…. Don’t hold back! Your questions will be answered periodically and posted on our Awkward Auntie page.
