Support for those experiencing cancer “has to be both physical and mental,” she continued. Mahon and her organization advocate for a “mind-body-soul” approach to both cancer treatment and discussions about female sexuality. 

“It’s about empowering us. Our bodies are ours first. Historically with sex, your body was seen as a vessel for someone else’s pleasure,” Mahon said. “Women pleasure themselves, engage in all kinds of sex and intimacy. This is about them owning their sexuality rather than involving someone else. It’s about time we see things like that.”