Navigating double taboos: sexual wellbeing and intimacy in the last phase of life

Project summary

Sexuality and intimacy are vital aspects of human life and wellbeing, regardless of one’s health. Incurable cancer and its treatment can cause sexual health issues, impacting both patients and their partners. Given the double taboo of sexuality and death, the impact of incurable cancer on sexual wellbeing is often neglected. Recognizing and addressing sexual health is crucial for enhancing quality of life of these patients. This project therefore aims to understand sexual wellbeing and perceptions of the double taboo of people with incurable cancer and their partners, to support them in their needs and wishes.