Q&A on Pain, Pleasure, and the Inflammation Connection in IC, Endometriosis, and PCOS Is it normal that sex has started to feel uncomfortable – or even painful?It’s common, but not something you have to “push through.” Many women experience changes in comfort, lubrication, or pain with penetration or deep thrusting at some point in their […]
If Intercourse Feels Off, It Could Be Inflammation – Not You Read More »
You log onto Instagram and see yet another baby announcement, pastel balloons, glowing faces, tiny shoes resting on a growing bump. You love your friends. You’re happy for them. But deep down, a quiet ache blooms in your chest. Maybe it’s been months, maybe years, since you first started trying. And still, nothing. Infertility is
When Everyone Around You Is Pregnant: Navigating the Quiet Grief of Infertility Read More »
If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t put much thought into what lube you choose. You may not realize that the lubricant you select for enjoyment can affect your vaginal well-being and potentially heighten your chances of developing different vulvovaginal issues if not selected thoughtfully. Given the vast array of lubricants available, including flavored
What’s the Best Lube for Vaginal Health? Read More »
So, you’ve been told you have HPV. Maybe you heard terms like “high-risk” or “low-risk,” or maybe you kind of zoned out after hearing the diagnosis and now aren’t quite sure what type you have or how concerned you should be. If you’re feeling anxious or confused, you’re not alone. HPV diagnoses are common, and
Do You Know Your HPV Type? Read More »
It’s grow time, gentlemen! Movember brings us an opportunity to raise awareness of various conditions affecting men, notably prostate and testicular cancer. Over the years, we have also begun focusing on how mental health disorders impact men, too. While these conditions are extremely important, and still require us to lean in and learn more, a
Make Movember Count: HPV-Related Cancers Affect Men, Too Read More »
HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, affecting 80% of sexually active women. In fact, most sexually active men and women will contract some strain of HPV at some point in their lives. Unlike many STI’s, HPV does not have a known cure. Because of this, the typical advice around sexual abstinence
Tips for Safer Sex with HPV Read More »
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is commonly known for its association with cervical cancer and genital warts. But, HPV is also a risk factor for several types of cancers including oropharyngeal cancer. Oropharyngeal cancer includes cancers that affect the back of the tongue, soft palate, tonsils, and side of the throat. In recent years, we have
Oral HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer Read More »
We know that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) causes 98% of all cancers of the cervix. HPV is also linked to anal, vulva, and other cancers of the genital tract. With that said, not everyone who contracts HPV will develop complications. Most cases of HPV will spontaneously regress on their own within 2-3 years. In the
The Root Causes of HPV Read More »
One question we commonly get asked is how birth control may impact HPV. Birth control is commonly used by women of reproductive age to prevent pregnancy. Today, many also use birth control to support hormonal symptoms like PMS, acne, dysmenorrhea, and heavy menstrual bleeding. Many factors are often considered when choosing a birth control that
How Does Birth Control Impact HPV? Read More »
Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed, and therefore unworthy of love and belonging (Brene Brown, 2012). We all have known and have experienced the discomforting wash of shame at some point in our lives. Under our shame often lies our rooted beliefs and experiences that tell us
Letting Go: The Shame of HPV Read More »
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