LGBTQIA+ History Month is designed to highlight and celebrate the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered celebrities, and human beings. Every year, the organization chooses thirty-one new icons, their accomplishments, and shares them with the world in October, for the entire month. How the LGBTQIA+ History Month began… In 1994, Mr. Rodney Wilson, who…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...“Approximately 60% to 90% of patients with chronic heart failure acknowledge sexual dysfunction” (NIH). Heart disease is the leading cause of death in males in the United States causing nearly one in every four deaths (CDC, 2019). The term “heart disease” references numerous types of heart conditions with the most common being coronary artery disease,…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...Inflammation is the body’s natural mechanism to react to an infection or injury. Without inflammation, our bodies would not be able to process or function as they do. This is why many doctors and medical organizations back the facts that inflammation can be both helpful and harmful within our bodies. Inflammation is not just one…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...While oral sex has been around since the beginning of time, there are still aspects of this old tried and true art in pleasure and connection continues to remain taboo. There are many people who have never experienced oral sex and have no plans to ever give or receive. Participating in oral sex is a…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...While cancer does not discriminate- even with age, those who face cancer in their youth or early adulthood face a life-long battle with the after-effects and intimacy, which can hinder every aspect of life and living thereafter. This is why addressing the most common issues early in treatment can better help the patient know what…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...For vulva owners, many are steered to believe that any “itch” must be a yeast infection, or some form of hormonal imbalance. The truth is, there are numerous reasons why one’s vulva may have this issue. When we think of “skin care,” we often immediately think of our faces. We moisturize, apply special creams and…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...For many women facing low libido and lack of desire for intimacy or sex, the options of “female Viagra” have been life changing and reaffirming. Many things can affect hormone levels which incite the rise and fall, the ebb and flow of libido through the years. Some of these things are menopause, pregnancy, stress, relationships,…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...While there are many studies being done within the LGBTQIA+ community regarding cancer studies, much more investigation and research must be done to correlate why cancer rates are so much higher within this community. None of our largest and most important cancer agencies with registries and surveys collect any data about sexual orientation or gender…
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