Shannen Doherty Opens Up About How Cancer Affects Her Sex Drive [Video]

In a candid conversation on her podcast, Let’s Be Clear, the actress best known for her roles on Charmed and Beverly Hills, 90210, delved into the intimate topic of how her battle with cancer has impacted her sex life and self-perception.

Doherty, who filed for divorce from photographer Kurt Iswarienko in April 2023, spoke openly about the challenges she has faced since her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2015. She revealed how cancer treatments and medications have affected her libido, making intimacy less enjoyable.

“When you’re feeling not great about yourself, that’s going to kill your libido,” Doherty shared with her friend, model Anne Marie Kortright. “But then when it actually impacts your libido, when meds take your libido away, or it makes things not as pleasant, sex doesn’t feel as good.”

Desiring to improve her marital relationship despite the health challenges, Doherty sought solutions, eventually turning to a renowned gynecologist specializing in alternative approaches to women’s health. However, the doctor’s recommendation of sex toys initially caught …