ok this seems a little off putting asking but something i feel i need to ask help on me and partner have always had unprotected sex as i was sterilised many years ago we both have issues using condoms etc and want to know if anyone knows how safe it is to have unprotected sex after having chemo i had my first lot of fec on tuesday its now been over 48hours and wanna know if anyone knows if its ok or not ??
thanks in advance for any help.
hya,this was one of the first questions we asked !! haha
basically if u have unprotected sex you are exposing hubby to the chemo from body fluids…that was their answer to me…she said never to do that…also to protect yourself from infection.
Bit boring wearing a raincoat,just another hazard !!
Sharon xx
ok but we have had no issues in infections or nothing before we have only slept with each other so some sites say after 48 hours its safe and some saying not at all so confused
let me know if u find out cus my hubby wont risk it just in case the chemo makes his doooo darrr drop off 
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well if it did drop off he cud try ya steroids to help it grow back lol what chemo you on as in what you having i have to have 3 fec and 3 tax started my first one on tuesday afternoon only sideaffect have had has been slight sickness which meds helped with a little tiredness and some aching joints but saying that only been two days lol
this is on the cancer backup site so make ya own mind up lol thats why am so confused:-
My partner is having chemotherapy and we’d like to have sex but we’re worried it might be harmful. Is it OK or do we have to stop having sex until after chemo is finished? We’re too embarrassed to ask anyone at the hospital…
It’s absolutely OK to continue enjoying sex during chemotherapy. Neither of you will come to any harm. Specialists recommended that you use a condom for the first 48 hours after chemo. This is to protect your partner from any of the drug that may be present in the semen or vaginal fluid.
Couples are also advised to avoid getting pregnant during chemotherapy as the drugs may harm the developing baby.
It’s understandable to feel embarrassed about asking your doctors or nurses sensitive questions like this. But it’s fine to go ahead. They’ll be keen for you have the best possible quality of life during treatment so don’t hesitate to discuss any questions or concerns that you have with them.
Hi
This is something that I’ve been wondering about too.
I also read the 48 hour thing but would really like to know if it is OK or not.
Seams to be something that people dont want to talk about like we should all become sexless or no longer interested!
g x
this is the problem no one wants to give a specific answer all we have been told is to use protection but we have not in all the time we have been together none of us have had no other sexual partners so we know we have nothing to fear from each other but yet we want to continue how we have always done it but wont til we know the risks etc and if its safe to or not
we are newley weds…!!! im particularly pleased you have just enlightened me on the 48 hour thing !! BONUS just have to be careful with the pregnancy thing !
I’ve just had my 3rd epirubicin,got my first tax 23rd june…
Im thrilled no more raincoats…its my birthday im going now to have a go at remembering what its like without the mac xxxxxxxx
lol well i have found a few places saying minimum 48hours some saying better after 60 hrs (2 and half days) but still lookin up and on another breast cancer site and had same sort of responses as to the 48hr thing and grats
have fun little star and happy birthday …talk soon , hugs ann-marie xx