Resuming anal receptive sex

[Rich_Rad]

Hi all.

I am 7 weeks out from my last radiation treatment (standard fractionation of 44 treatments... SBRT boost was decided against b/c of rectal toxicity risk). Thanks to men on this site, I was told about the benefits of delaying the return to anal receptive sex (bottoming) for two months.

I have had no pain, bleeding, or digestive problems through the entire treatment. I have never lost my ability to have an erection... thanks RESTORE study!! Urinary frequency and urgency was the worst of it, but that has improved as well.

Any tips (just the tip), helpful hints, or experiences others can share about what it was like resuming bottoming would be greatly appreciated.

In love of life,

Rich

[Leeaussie5]

Rich. Sounds like great news. Once your healed, I can’t see that bottoming would feel different. I went for RP and I don’t think the sensation of bottoming has changed - even though there is no more prostate massage. I’ll be interested to hear how you go.

[Darryl Partner]

Happy to read our RESTORE STUDY is helpful to you

[EdinBmore]

I, too, am in the Restore study. And, I'd love to return to bottoming. For me, the concern is that stimulating that area seems to stimulate bm. And radiation has caused more frequent and urgent bm.

Good luck to you. I miss it.😥

[Rich_Rad in reply to EdinBmore]

Hi Ed. Have you tried “cleaning out?” It’s been a slow road for my husband and myself but getting there.

[EdinBmore]

Hi,

Yes, most definitely re clean out/douche.

And, have experimented with dildos provided by Restore. Alas, just not the same sensation as pre treatment. Sigh.

Add to it, the ADT side effects. Ugh.

I'll keep trying but cautiously optimistic.

Thanks for responding.

Edinbaltimore

[Rich_Rad in reply to EdinBmore]

It’s been a long slow road for Kevin and I. ADT has brough my desire to practically nothing. We have had a few successful attempts.