I've been wanting to post about this for a long time, but for some reason kept shying away from the subject. After all - we've all got so many bigger problems and concerns thanks to this nasty disease and treatment...

Anyway - on to the topic of kissing. I've been scared to death to kiss my husband since surgery (and definitely didn't think that vomiting all over him was very romantic, so didn't want to be kissing during treatment). We haven't discussed it, but I notice that he doesn't seem to want to dive in and kiss me passionately either - at least I know that it hasn't happened in the 9 months since my diagnosis. He doesn't even seem to want to kiss me on the lips - more like chaste pecks on my forehead like I'm a child these days.

I guess I'm nervous that "involved" kissing will gross him out - after all, the anatomy of my mouth is rather different these days. It is something I suppose I can live without, but at 37 years old it seems a bit early to give up on passion and romance.

Is anyone else out there having the same concerns? How about caregivers who are caring for spouses/love interests - does the thought of kissing your loved one gross you out? What's the scoop?!
Lisa