Occupational Therapy for Sexuality & Intimacy

Cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, hormonal and immunotherapy, radiation, and surgeries, frequently cause patients to experience dysfunctions in sex and intimacy. (Cherven et al., 2020; Krouwel et al., 2019).

Occupational Therapy for sex and intimacy specifically in cancer care, aims to improve body image, coping to help manage fears associated with a cancer diagnosis, and manage physical components involved with sex and intimacy including physical changes due to surgeries or radiation, pain, fatigue, or managing lymphedema during intimacy.

Occupational therapy for sex and intimacy involves creativity, self discovery and exploring adaptations to help individuals reopen doors and reignite their sexuality and intimacy in a safe and compassionate environment. Our certified sexuality occupational therapist specialist (CSOT) offers evidence-based interventions, and a skilled approach to support the whole-person while helping individuals to meet their unique needs and goals.

Weather you are undergoing cancer treatment, recovering from a stroke or injury, managing chronic pain or a complex condition that is impacting your ability to successfully engage in sex and intimacy, occupational therapy for sexuality and intimacy is a specialized area of occupational therapy available at Open Grounds. We honor the needs of the whole- person during recovery or managing chronic conditions and our goal is to improve quality of life in all areas that are meaningful to you.

Please contact us at 310-437-0932 for more information or to schedule your first appointment with Stephanie, Doctor of Occupational Therapy and CSOT.