Greetings, I'm new here

Hi. Where to start… 2 years ago I was diagnosed with stage 3 triple negative breast cancer (most deadly type). I did all the things - chemo, radiation, and had a bilateral mastectomy. I chose, for many reasons, not to do reconstruction. I do not wear foobs either. I am flat as a 10 year old boy (and no nipples). Naturally, finding lingerie that fits and looks appropriate is a challenge. I was also headed into menopause prior to cancer but chemo helped me complete that journey. With all that, and just life, I found myself not at all interested in sex. My husband and I had been intimate maybe 3 times the year before my diagnosis. While I was just sitting at home for 6 months trying to get through chemo I decided my husband deserved better. We have been married over 30 years and he has supported me through every crazy thing that I have come up with. I told him one day after radiation (and after he tried to initiate sex and I was too tired), that once treatment was complete, I was going to make our sex life a priority. And I did. I went to counseling, I saw a hormone specialist, and I started shopping for ways to spice things up. I ran across the Lovehoney youtube site and it was marvelous. I learned so much and took that info and started ordering a few things to get us started. We had a few toys over the course of our marriage but nothing like the armada we are now amassing. My husband has been very surprised (though pleasantly) and has been 100% on board with everything I’ve introduced so far. We are now active most everyday and sometimes multiple times per day. Oh, and the cancer is gone. I still have many scars from it, but it was a turning point for the better where intimacy was concerned. I am also an advocate for the “flat movement” which is the growing number of women who have chosen no reconstruction after mastectomy. We have no use for nipple clamps but bring on the rest of it. :joy:

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Thats some introduction! You’re incredible :clap:t2:

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Firstly welcome to the forum :slightly_smiling_face: @QueenBee

What an introduction, wow just wow!!
Probably not the first time you’ve heard this, but what an incredible, brave person you are. Fighting and kicking cancers ass :clap::heart_hands: and getting your life back on track. I really do wish you all the best :heart: And have fun along the way.

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Welcome, gotta be there one of the best first posts i’ve seen.

You say no need for nipple clamps, depends how rough you treat the OH :rofl:.

Congrats on the lack of cancer now and the seizing of your sex life.

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Hi and welcome to the forum. You are an amazing lady and your husband sounds very supportive and by the sound of your sex life currently I bet he’s a very happy man. I am sure you will enjoy the forum

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Hi @QueenBee :wave:
Welcome to the forum!

Fantastic introduction and I’m so glad things are back on track for both of you in the bedroom and that you’re now cancer free. Horrific experience but it sounds like you’ve come out of it stronger and fighting. Fantastic.

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Welcome to the forum @QueenBee
One hell of an intro from you and very inspirational too :raised_hands:
Enjoy the forum

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Hi @QueenBee and welcome to the forum. That was some intro!

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Welcome to the forum! :slight_smile:

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@QueenBee congratulations! Both on cancer free and taking charge of your sex life. Welcome to the forum, I’m sure you’ll find a lot of info and support. I got to the place where I could take charge of my sex life with my husband of 28 years a few months ago after dealing with mental health problems and I’m not looking back and sounds like you are not either :sunglasses::smiling_face_with_three_hearts: good on you!

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Welcome to the forum @QueenBee! I’m glad things have taken a positive turn for you :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Hiya there @QueenBee :wave::wave:

Welcome to the forum…

What a great intro and well done you for everything you have fought so hard for…and for getting your sex life back on track too…

Enjoy

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Hi and welcome :blush: what an amazing story , congratulations on getting through that, you are a very strong inspiring person , enjoy you new found enjoyment in everything sexy x

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@QueenBee Hello welcome to the forum ! wow what an amazing story from clearly a very strong lady … Go you ! :slightly_smiling_face: :upside_down_face: :slightly_smiling_face:

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Hello and Welcome to the forum. That is some journey.

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What a marvellous happy ending story :smiley: massive congratulations on getting through the toughest times of life and even better you’ve managed to rediscover your sexual happiness :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:
Welcome to the forum gal :partying_face:

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Good on you

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Hi there and welcome @QueenBee

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@QueenBee Incredible introduction, well done for being so strong. Welcome to the forum. :wave:

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Hi @QueenBee . I can honestly say , it is a long time since i have felt so uplifted and inspired by a persons life experience.
What you have gone through, puts every day ups and downs in to perspective.
What you decided to do to reignite your sex life for both of you , is one of the most selfless things ive ever heard.
You have my upmost admiration.
Can i just offer, a very warm welcome to the forum.

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