CERĒ Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Empowering Breast Cancer Survivors through Sexual Wellness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when we come together to support survivors and raise awareness of the challenges they face. At CERĒ, we believe that sexual health is an integral part of overall well-being, especially for those who have undergone breast cancer treatment. Whether it’s surgery, chemotherapy, or other interventions, breast cancer can deeply impact intimacy, body image, and sexual wellness. That’s why this October, we’re focusing on empowering survivors to reconnect with their bodies and rediscover pleasure.
1. The Impact of Breast Cancer on Sexual Health, Body Image, and Intimacy
Breast cancer treatments like mastectomy, radiation, or chemotherapy can lead to significant physical and emotional changes. Many survivors experience a shift in how they see their bodies, with scars or loss of sensation affecting their confidence and comfort during intimacy. Additionally, hormonal changes from treatments can lead to side effects such as vaginal dryness, fatigue, or reduced libido.
It's important to recognize that these challenges are common, but there are ways to rebuild intimacy and sexual satisfaction. Your sexual wellness is just as important as any other part of your recovery journey.
2. Reconnecting with Your Body and Rediscovering Pleasure
Healing after breast cancer involves more than physical recovery—it’s also about emotionally reconnecting with your body. Self-care and sexual wellness play key roles in this process. Taking time for yourself, exploring your body with curiosity and kindness, and rediscovering pleasure can be powerful steps toward feeling whole again.
At CERĒ, we offer sexual wellness tools designed to enhance your sense of comfort and pleasure. Whether you're dealing with changes in sensation or simply looking to rekindle intimacy, our products can be helpful in creating a safe and pleasurable space for exploration. Our Lalalena, for example, can be used to explore areas that still feel pleasurable and reconnect with what brings you joy.
3. Communicating with Your Partner During Recovery
Communication is vital when intimacy has been affected by breast cancer. Many survivors fear that their partners may not understand what they’re going through. Open and honest conversations about your feelings, physical changes, and what you need for emotional and physical support are key to maintaining closeness.
Encourage your partner to be patient and gentle, and don’t hesitate to let them know what feels good and what doesn’t. Exploring new ways to connect that prioritize your comfort, such as using massage oils or vibrators, can bring back a sense of intimacy without pressure.
4. Promoting Body Positivity and Self-Care for Survivors
Breast cancer can change how you view your body, but it's essential to focus on your body’s strength and resilience. Body positivity is about embracing yourself as you are and celebrating the scars that mark your survival.
Self-care practices that promote body love, like mindfulness exercises, gentle massage, or even dressing in clothes that make you feel confident, can boost your self-esteem. CERĒs products are designed to help you celebrate your body, whether it’s with our luxurious textures or thoughtfully engineered vibrators. Remember, your body is worthy of care, pleasure, and love—exactly as it is.
5. CERE’s Commitment to Breast Cancer Awareness
"This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are proud to stand with survivors by supporting organizations that raise awareness and fund research. For every purchase made on getcere.com this October, we will donate a 10% of proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation." - Dr. Amir Marashi, CERĒ founder
By offering sexual wellness tools that prioritize comfort and pleasure, we hope to provide a sense of empowerment for survivors. Sexual wellness is an important part of healing, and we’re here to support your journey toward wholeness and intimacy, every step of the way.