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The article focuses on women who claim to simultaneously love more than one man and analyzes the stakes associated with the way a woman communicates with certain or all of her partners. Topics of discussion include the impact of extra-dyadic relationships, or non-monogamous relationships, on contemporary sexual and emotional relationships, women sharing information to strengthen or distance themselves from a relationship, and establishing long-term multi-partner relationships.

Sexuality is an important part of the quality of life. After breast cancer treatment, some women experience persistent sexual dysfunction. The most common risk factors are ovarian failure due to chemotherapy in young women, vaginal dryness and perceived reduced sexual attractiveness. The quality of the relationship with the partner and the partner’s sexual problems also influence the resumption of a healthy sex-life. After cervical cancer, women treated with radiotherapy can experience poor sexual function as well as dyspareunia, lubrication troubles, and persistent vaginal changes, which may be prevented by vaginal dilatation. Psycho-educational approaches, advice from nursing staff and enhanced communication between health professionals, patients and partners may be successful. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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