Body Identity and feeling whole again post surgery sexual restoration

 Body Identity and feeling whole again post surgery by Karen Colville

Art is a creative outlet as a means of coping. I am revisiting the exploration of recovery both physically, emotional and spiritual, sexual healing with art and photography. How to love our bodies again in our experience.

Feeling whole after surgery. People's experiences vary and are at different levels and stages of recovery.

Recovering from surgery can be a challenging process, but many individuals find that their sense of self and sexuality can be restored post-surgery. Here are some insights on how to feel sexy after surgery:

Physical Healing: After surgery, it's important to allow your body to heal. This includes taking time off from sexual activity to ensure proper recovery.

Emotional Readiness: Emotional readiness is crucial. Open communication  build trust.

 

Hormonal Changes: Hormonal shifts can affect libido and body image. Understanding these changes can help you manage them with greater comfort and confidence. I keep telling myself I am beautiful. I do not see my scars as hideous, it is too easy to dismiss, I see my scars of survival after a very serious internal battle.

 

Sexual Function: Many individuals report improved sexual confidence and satisfaction after surgery. Patience and experimentation are key to finding what works best for each person.

 

Support and Communication: Partners play a crucial role during this phase. Their patience and reassurance can help ease emotional barriers, fostering emotional intimacy.

Artists whom I have these common traits with is Dame Tracey Emin in the UK. I have a feeling I will cross paths with more the more I explore.

I dont know whether I need to do a boudoir photo shoot, will this make me feel any better about my body and my sexual identity as a person?

I am creating healing images with water and doing water therapy.

Linda Troeller Photographer of the 1970's created healing photo images of people with water, there is a documentary on her work.

 

Remember, feeling sexy after surgery is a personal journey. It's important to listen to your body and communicate openly with your healthcare provider and partner to navigate this process together. It is very important to feel love toward your body.

Body identity is a very important step in the recovery process. I am exploring with my connection mind body and soul with the natural element, my physical connection with Mother nature, it is not about nudity, as being gratuitous, being offended by your own body can lead to psychological complexities, it is about feeling beautiful in how we see our bodies and with nature as an elemental  human connection. I am presently exploring my personal connection to Mother Nature on healing my body. I am an empowered confident woman. I am inspired by UK Artist Dame Tracey Emin and her health journey being what she survived. This is an evolving process as an Artist. I am interested in including figure drawing and an exploration into erotic art to empower women. More women and some men are using different methods of art as a healing tool mainly photography.I research on this constant and I plan to visit a trade show on the sex trade to investigate body confidence and what resources are available in local community.