Sexuality and intimacy are often the unspoken parts of breast cancer recovery—but they’re just as important as physical healing. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I’m joined by Dr. Angela Cooke-Jackson, a globally recognized expert in health communication, health behaviors, and human sexuality.

Dr. Cooke-Jackson, an Associate Professor at California State University Los Angeles, has traveled the world studying sexual health literacy, cultural norms, and health disparities. Her insights, warmth, and no-nonsense approach provide a safe, affirming space to talk about the emotional and physical complexities of post-cancer intimacy.

We dive into topics many survivors silently struggle with—body image, desire, confidence, and how to have those conversations with your partner. If you’ve felt alone in this part of your recovery, this episode will remind you that you’re not—and that support and solutions do exist.

This episode is for you if:

You’re navigating changes in your sexual self after breast cancer
You’ve struggled to talk with your partner about intimacy, desire, or physical discomfort
You want practical tools for rebuilding confidence in your body and relationships
You’re ready to normalize conversations around sexual health and recovery

Resources:

Angela's Twitter account: @DrCookeJackson

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Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy

What Almost Dying Taught me About Living

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