Cancer Survivors Will Likely Approve Of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Buzzy Netflix Show: ‘Sex, Love & Goop’ Highlights Important Topics

"It's not customary to see couples in their 60s talking about sex, or thinking about sex…. And it's probably going to be challenging on some level to certain people who are thinking, 'I don't want to think about older people having sex,'” L.A.-based Paltrow, 49, says on her appropriately racy show. After all, it’s imperative to get people more comfortable to talk about sex.

The Oscar-winning actress pivoted from the entertainment industry to start Goop lifestyle site in 2008, and it has been a tremendous success ever since.

GP, as the Goopsters call Gwyneth, even admits to having a hard time with her body and aging. "I drive myself hard to not be disappointed in how I look.… And I'm still disappointed in the way I look."

 

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Sex After Cancer

Cancer survivors deal with innumerable issues in relation to sex and body confidence, and empowering others is cool; We applaud it.

No, your sex life will not be over after cancer treatment. It's a real concern for many women (and men), and it's completely normal. It's important to communicate openly with your partner and seek help, if needed, so you can fully address all of the issues around body image and sexuality.

Body Image, Sex, and Adjusting to a New Normal After Cancer Treatment

"If you are diagnosed, and you're thinking you're never going to have sex again, think again." That's survivor Ericka Hart's advice to us for anyone worrying about their sex life after a cancer diagnosis.

Related: Woman Cancer Survivor, 51, Starts 'Sex Cushion' Business To Aid The Sexual Needs Of Her Fellow Warriors

Sure, there will be days where you won't feel up for it, but that doesn't mean your sex life is over. Ericka lived through breast cancer, and says that throughout her treatment, none of her doctors discussed how her sexuality would be impacted. Which is a real shame.

You Can Have Lots of Fantastic Sex After Cancer

"Kink and BDSM was a huge part of my healing," Ericka tells SurvivorNet. "When you go through breast cancer, it's almost like a non-consensual pain you have to go through … to have someone spank you, or flog you, or even choke you in a consensual way that you're asking for, can be a really beautiful way to reclaim your body."

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