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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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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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After your cancer treatment ends, you may find yourself lost in a fog of the “old” life you remember. Things that once brought a smile to your lips are now just something else that happened on a regular day. Many people believe that once the treatment is done, you will simply bounce back into your…
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For those hearing of their cancer diagnosis for the first time, it can be a devastating and a life changing moment. Not only is your body damaged and full of this potential killer, but your mental health is also instantly altered. In today’s day and age, cancer is no longer simply the a word, and…
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Upon the start of menopause, a female faces the loss of ovarian follicles, resulting in the cessation of cyclical estrogen and progesterone creation. Menopause refers to the final menstrual period in the persons lifetime. When a person has had no periods for twelve consecutive months, they are then considered postmenopausal. For most women, this occurs…
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Our society has programmed so many to believe that the simple word, “intimacy,” means only physical intercourse- which could not be farther from the truth! Intimacy is anything but simple and is truly one of the most complex, under-discussed vital aspects of human nature and being. While the world wants you to believe that intimacy…
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The Federal law The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act, or WHCRA, helps protect many women with breast cancer who choose to have their breasts rebuilt or reconstructed after a mastectomy. Mastectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the breast. This federal law requires most group insurance plans that cover mastectomies to also…
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We recently welcomed Dr. Riva Preil from Revitalize Physical Therapy to our Empowering Intimacy partner group. She offers a myriad of information and knowledge regarding women’s pelvic health & issues that arise throughout a woman’s lifespan. Her book, The Inside Story, gives an expansive and insightful base for vagina-owners to better understand their bodies and…
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