Kenny Logan opens up about sex struggles with wife Gabby & issue that needs to stay ‘private, even in marriage'

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CANDID CONFESSION Kenny Logan opens up about sex struggles with wife Gabby & issue that needs to stay 'private, even in marriage'
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KENNY Logan has bravely opened up about struggles in his sex life with wife Gabby following getting his prostate removed.
Former Scottish rugby international Kenny's world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February 2022.
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Kenny Logan has opened up about how his prostate cancer affected his sex life with wife Gabby
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Kenny previously had an operation to remove his prostate and now aims to spread awareness about the cancer
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The cancer was detected when he underwent a routine wellness check at the age of 50.
He opted for surgery to remove his prostate and has since said he is "95 per cent back to normal" - is now committed to raising awareness about the cancer.
In a chat with The Telegraph, Kenny, 53, shared how erections became 'impossible' during his health battle, and he had fears that it would affect his sex life with Match of the Day presenter Gabby, 52.
He shared: 'I was forewarned that prostatectomy meant that, at least for a while, getting erections would be impossible. That's a huge deal for any man.
'I never allowed myself to stress 'what if they never come back'. Instead, I focused on being fit and cancer-free, I'm relentlessly positive. After about three months, I was relieved to have some movement down there.
'When it came to sex, things were 'inconsistent' let's say, for a good three months [after that].'
Research from Prostate Cancer UK found 76 per cent of men who are treated for prostate cancer experience erectile dysfunction.
Kenny admits that stat was preying on his mind before his operation.
When struggling to get an erection, he shared how he would use a 'penis pump' to stimulate blood flow to the area.
According to the NHS, they can be a suitable aid, if medicine is not advised or effective.
Gabby Logan and Kenny Logan arrive for day 8 of Wimbledon
Kenny added: 'It's certainly not sexy... I used it for ten minutes a day or so, several times in that first month, grateful Gabby was away working on the Commonwealth Games.
'I warned her that if she ever walked in on me using it and didn't back straight out the door, I'd never speak to her again! Some things are private, even in marriage."
The former sportsman said he preferred this method to Viagra, as he 'didn't like the headaches'.
The couple tied the knot in 2001 and share two children together - 20-year-old twins Lois and Reuben - but their relationship has been fraught with obstacles, which the couple have overcome as a team.
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Gabby and Kenny share twins Lois and Reuben together
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SURGERY DISCOMFORT
In the 10 days following his op, Kenny candidly revealed he wore a catheter - which can cause patients to wet themselves once it's removed.
He admitted he found it hard in hospital and came out feeling "horrific".
While his torso was "really bruised", he joked: "I've got balls the size of tennis balls, which is a positive... they're black and blue."
Despite any discomfort and challenges, Kenny insists that he's keen to be open about his symptoms, if it can help others.
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Kenny opted for surgery to remove his prostate and has since said he is '95 per cent back to normal'
Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
He told The Telegraph at the time: 'Whether it be my dyslexia, my relationship, IVF, we've always been quite open. So, I was quite happy to talk about erectile dysfunction and all these other things because I was like, 'it is a symptom'.
'From a sexual point of view, it's not consistent. As the surgeon said to me, this could take 18 months.
'Within a month, I was getting movement, where he says, 'That's amazing'. So it's just not as consistent. The beauty is you can take a tablet and it changes things.'
'If I can help one person, that'd be great.'
HIS DIAGNOSIS
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Kenny said he was prompted to go get checked after listening to his wife's podcast
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He added that he was 'extremely lucky' to catch it early on, which helped him have options when it came to the treatment.
He revealed that he felt prompted to go for his initial check up after hearing guests on his wife's podcast The Mid Point discuss having their hormones tested.
After he did, his results showed a high level of PSA - prostate-specific antigen.
Kenny shared: "I was actually listening to one of the episodes about menopause about women and their hormones falling off a cliff.
"As I was going through this in my head, and I thought 'what about me', 'what is happening to me', and Gabby said that I should go and get checked.
"I went to get a wellness check and he said that everything was fine with my hormones but your prostate is high, your PSA is high so you should go and get checked.'
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Kenny says he was extreme;y lucky to catch his cancer in its early stages
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Typically prostate cancer can often be treated if caught early, but symptoms do not always show up under the cancer has progressed.
Speaking to The Telegraph, he added: 'I got checked and very quickly, within three to four months, I had a biopsy and they said there was something there but they'd keep an eye on it.'
He was also told by the medical professional that '40 per cent of [his] mates have got this [high PSA levels] but don't know.'
They said that some men go their entire lives not knowing and it doesn't always lead to cancer.
However, Kenny was diagnosed with prostate cancer shortly after, which was a 'huge shock'.
How did Gabby Logan and Kenny meet?
GABBY and Kenny Logan's love story began in 1999 at a bar in Fulham, London.
Kenny spotted Gabby after recognising her from the TV, and introduced himself.
Gabby, who was 25 at the time, had been out celebrating a friend's birthday, but ended up spending the rest of the night with Kenny.
She previously said that she felt an immediate connection and told herself "not to screw this up", a promise she has kept to herself to this day.
In 2001, they tied the knot and the pair welcomed twins, Reuben and Lois, in 2005 after undergoing IVF treatment.
Prostate cancer is the most common type of tumour in England following a surge in diagnoses after the Covid pandemic.
Analysis of NHS figures show 55,033 men were diagnosed with it in 2023, compared to 47,526 women with breast cancer, the next most common.
Prostate Cancer UK said a catch-up campaign for cases missed during lockdowns have increased the number of patients.
More men are also visiting their doctors thanks to better awareness, such as after cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy revealed his condition last year.
The charity is still encouraging men to get checked sooner and increase the proportion of cases caught in early stages when they are more treatable.
Chiara De Biase, director of improvement at Prostate Cancer UK, said: 'Unlike other cancers, prostate cancer won't give you symptoms in its crucial early stages.
'These new figures show that awareness is now growing across the UK.
'More men than ever are learning about their risk and speaking to their GP.