Intimacy with HPV

The human papilloma virus, or HPV, plagues millions of people around the globe as one of the leading sexually transmitted infections. HPV can refer to one of over one hundred viruses that are linked to HPV and are passed through partners by skin-to-skin genital contact. Most often, this happens through unprotected oral, anal, and vaginal…

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Wound Care and Intimate Touch in Patient Care

Wound care, a form of intimate healthcare, is a very large part of cancer treatment, recovery, and maintaining bacteria free wounds. After reconstructive surgeries, some biopsies, and other illnesses, wounds are left in different places of the body that require special care. Wound care may be needed from anything from cuts, scrapes, skin punctures, or…

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Do I have a Normal Sex Life?

Maybe you are wondering how many times per week, per month or per year you “should be” having sexual intercourse or being intimate with your partner. At some point along the way in most all relationships, this question usually rears its ugly head. It is familiar to those professionals working in sexual therapy and sexual…

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Safe Sex during Cancer Treatment? YES!

The first question many people ask when beginning their cancer treatment is, “can I still have sex with my partner during this treatment?” The answer, unless you have a physical limitation, should always be YES! Most all specialists advise their patients to find intimacy and try to have the most “regular” routines now, just as…

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Penis Facts, Erection Information, & Erectile Dysfunction

Wanker. Member. Pitched tent. Boner. Dick. Jimmy. Main man. Best friend. The penis. Now, how about priapism? Erectile dysfunction? Ejaculation dysfunction? Masturbation? Penile pain? Can we touch on a few of these things for a bit? Because the penis and associated issues, while often at the top of the silly conversation list, seem to miss…

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Caregiving: How to Help New Caregivers Succeed & Get the Care You Need

Being a caregiver can be a beautiful gift to another and a wonderful insight and gift to the self. Although, some people may not be ready to jump into the caregiving role without some guidance and help to learn the most important aspects of care. Taking steps to ensure that your new caregiver succeeds is…

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Caregivers: Part One

One of the most important, needed and beneficial jobs in the world is being a caregiver to your ailing spouse, relative, friend or neighbor. As caregivers, we are often needed in a multitude of capacities from handyman, appointment drivers, hair-holders, shoulders to cry on, or simply a quiet person there to help ease the pain…

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Caregiving- Team Communication

In most caregiving situations, one person is designated the primary caregiver, and many other able-bodies individuals offer up their time on an as needed, or as scheduled basis. Studies done on these types of situations show that one person is often the “go to” for all aspects of communication about the situation and patient. This…

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