@Article{,
AUTHOR = {Ross E. Gray, Laurence H. Klotz},
TITLE = {Restoring sexual function in prostate cancer patients: an innovative approach},
JOURNAL = {Canadian Journal of Urology},
VOLUME = {11},
YEAR = {2004},
NUMBER = {3},
PAGES = {2285--2289},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/CJU/v11n3/62593},
ISSN = {1488-5581},
ABSTRACT = {It has been extremely difficult for men with prostate
cancer to obtain reasonable estimates of the likelihood of
remaining potent after first line therapy, partly because
of differences in defining potency. If, as in more recent
studies, the definition requires that men are usually (not
just occasionally) able to get and sustain an erection, then
the picture is not encouraging. Additional strategies are
needed to help men sustain sexual activity. In this paper
we draw on the experiences of a rather remarkable prostate
cancer patient to help consider the possibilities for a
different kind of intervention for men with ED – use of a
strap-on dildo (an external prosthetic penis fastened by
a harness around the hips). The dildo is a simple and
inexpensive strategy for dealing with impotence and in
certain circumstances it can work better than more
established medical treatments for ED. Use of a dildo
potentially removes the fear of erectile failure, allows for
increased stimulation of the glans, facilitates full-body contact between partners, and offers potential
satisfaction to one’s partner. Urologists (and other health
professionals) are encouraged to explore dildos as an
option during discussions with patients about sexual
rehabilitation. The potential benefits are discussed of
specialty sexuality clinics that facilitate introduction of
innovative approaches like dildos.},
DOI = {}
}