Beacons, breasts, symbols, sex and cancer.
Since the 1950's effective control of conception has allowed modern men and women to differentiate procreational from recreational sexual exchange. What is considered highly erotic has differed widely through time and in various cultures. In the U.S. the female breast has come to mean far more than nurturing an infant. Sexuality symbolizes youth, attractiveness, desirability and as such is used for effective commercial marketing. The reality of cancer remains to be dealt with in health care at a physical level but more is needed to assist the emotional adjustment of affected women and their partners. Brief sex therapy for sex symptoms is outlined.
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Department of Psychiatry, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, Illinois 60153.
D001828:Body Image; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D003267:Contraception / Q000523:psychology; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D013561:Symbolism