Lymphedema hinders many aspects of life, including intimacy and sex. While many lymphedema patients feel that intimacy and sex acts are simply too challenging to attempt while dealing with the condition, the truth is that with the right tools and resources, even with lymphedema, some intimate connection and pleasure can indeed be found! How does…
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What is lymphedema? Lymphedema is the swelling of tissues in the body from a build up of protein-filled fluid that is normally drained naturally through the body’s lymphatic system. Most seen in the arms or legs, individuals can experience lymphedema in nearly any area of the body including the abdomen and genitals. Lymphedema can be…
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The lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system and a vital part of the immune system. This system is made of the glands, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland and tonsils. The lymph system has multiple interrelated functions. Some of those functions are: When the lymphatic system is out of balance or not working…
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Lupus patients often struggle with intimacy and sexual activity because they fear that their issues will be rejected by their partners, cause flares in their condition, or worsen their condition causing the need for medical intervention. Their mental outlook often suffers for fear of these same reasons. Here you can learn about Lupus and intimacy,…
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Sjogren’s Syndrome Overview Sjogren’s syndrome is a systemic autoimmune condition that affects the lacrimal and salivary glands, which results in any moist body membrane or tissue to become overly dry. This disease can be a primary illness, or secondary to another illness or rheumatic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and…
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Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in your lungs and the right side of the heart itself. Some forms of this disease are serious conditions that get progressively worse and can lead to death. Pulmonary hypertension causes the tiny arteries in your lungs called the pulmonary arterioles, and…
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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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Gluten is a protein found in grains- wheat, barley, rye, and many other processed and shelf-stable condiments, spices, foods, and even some items and “toys.” For those humans who have Celiac disease, any amount of this protein that is ingested into their body can cause permanent, irreversible damage and life-long body changes. How much gluten…
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