@bug3, I'm glad that your cancer is gone, but I'm sorry you were not told about the possible effects of the radiation on your bowel's health and that it is not in good shape. You didn't have surgery? only radiation?

Almost two years after radiation, I have a rather normal sex life. Because of my low anterior resection, it can sometimes be tricky: avoiding putting much pressure on the back wall of the vagina, avoiding having his penis even touch my anus, and sometimes interrupting--most often more than once--for me to go to the bathroom. In spite of these "complications", I'm enjoying the renewed intimacy and glad for it!

I hope that one day soon, you'll regain your sexual intimacy too.

Sending a hug.