Abstract

This case report presents the unique sexual experience of an adult male who was diagnosed with and treated for prostate cancer. Following treatment, the man identified changes in his sexual orientation and engaged in same-gender sexual relationships. During sexual counseling, he reported satisfaction yet distress regarding his “new” sexual lifestyle. This report posits possible causes for the presentation of sexual change in this case, and considers physiological, psychological, and social contributors. In an attempt to understand the sexual changes experienced by the patient, the report invites thought about the types of intervention that may offer emotional support when an individual feels distressed by the experience of sexual change concurrent with illness.

摘要

本病例报告介绍了一名被诊断患有前列腺癌并接受治疗的成年男性的独特性经历。治疗后，该男子发现他的性取向发生了变化，并从事了同性性关系。在性咨询期间，他报告说对他的“新”性生活方式感到满意但也很痛苦。本报告提出了在这种情况下出现性变化的可能原因，并考虑了生理、心理和社会因素。为了了解患者所经历的性变化，该报告邀请人们思考当个体因与疾病同时发生的性变化而感到痛苦时，可以提供情感支持的干预类型。