We’re talking about talking: namely, how to talk with sexual partners about any physical effects that you have experienced as a survivor of sexual trauma.
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Articles and Advice in this area:
- Adrienne Santos-Longhurst
Anywhere from 40 to 80 percent of people with a uterus have fibroids and the diagnosis might sound scary, but you have lots of options!
- Andy Izenson
The SCOTUS decision in n U.S. v. Skrmetti was bad and soul-crushing, but it doesn’t mean that you or trans youth as a whole won’t have a future. We always have, we always will, and we don’t need the government to have one, either, because we have each other.
- Heather Corinna
- s.e. smith
- Jacob Mirzaian
Our downloadable and printable templates to help you keep and organize all your healthcare information.
- Ashrene Rathilal
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects millions of people worldwide. Get the lowdown on this condition, what it looks like, and how it’s managed.
- Emily Wilson
IUDs are a good thing. But I don’t want to be dishonest about the very real pain that I and others had to endure in the process of gaining access to this method of birth control.
- Sarah Kiser MSN, RN, CPNP-PC
How an IUD is placed, at which points during the procedure people can experience pain, and pain management options that can be used during this procedure.
- Caitlyn Tivy PT, DPT, OCS
Kayla developed substantial physical concerns after her trauma, has undergone extensive care for her symptoms, and has advice for those who may be struggling.
- Caitlyn Tivy PT, DPT, OCS
Part two of a series on vaginal trainers, on the specifics of using them, from Caitlyn Tivy, a pelvic health physical therapist and health writer.
- Caitlyn Tivy PT, DPT, OCS
Dilators—or vaginal trainers—are pelvic health devices. If a clinician has recommended them or you’re simply curious, start here for basic information!