The Sex - Cancer - Ireland (SCI) online resource aims to improve the sexual health and wellbeing of cancer patients and survivors in Ireland because regardless of your circumstances, you deserve pleasure and intimacy.

Ireland has an unhealthy relationship with sexual pleasure and communication. This leaves many people without access to tailored, evidence-based resources on sexual wellbeing. Research has shown the importance of sexual satisfaction to overall health and happiness, and it is well-documented that the impact of cancer on sexual relationships can be difficult to navigate. Ireland also has relatively high rates of cancer compared to other parts of Western Europe.

Unfortunately, Irish cancer patients often receive little to no support around their sexual health, and their many questions on how to deal with e.g. cancer treatment effects, body image issues, relationship issues and more, are left unanswered. By bringing the most common queries of Ireland-based cancer patients and survivors to a new website, and displaying responses from Ireland-based medical professionals, the SCI project hopes to empower people to be sexually healthier and happier!

By centering the perspectives of patients and survivors, SCI can help to break down sexual stigma in a free, public, online resource. Including insights from medical experts ensures evidence-based information. With the support of tailored focus groups, SCI aims to be a relevant, accessible and engaging platform for users.

This project was created by Sex Educator, Olivia Teahan - click here for info on her other sex ed work.