Interstitial Cystitis & Intimacy

Interstitial cystitis is a painful bladder condition, called IC or BPS (bladder pain syndrome), and can consist of a variety of symptoms. Many patients facing IC have recurring pelvic pain, urinary frequency and urgency (needing to go often, with a strong need to go), and pressure. Along with the tags IC and BPS, this condition…

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The Fear of Intimacy: Diagnosis, Treatment & Management: Part Three

The fear of intimacy is a very common type of fear that many people of varying ages experience throughout their lives. It can also be referred to as “avoidance anxiety,” or “intimacy avoidance,” but overall means the same thing: a fear of sharing a close emotional or physical relationship. For those who are facing the…

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The Fear of Intimacy: Signs and Manifestations: Part Two

The fear of intimacy is a very common type of fear that many people of varying ages experience throughout their lives. It can also be referred to as “avoidance anxiety,” or “intimacy avoidance,” but overall means the same thing: a fear of sharing a close emotional or physical relationship. For those who are facing the…

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The Fear of Intimacy: Part One

Do you struggle with sharing your thoughts and feelings out loud to others? Are you open to sharing your experiences with others? Do you have trouble expressing yourself sexually? The fear of intimacy is a very common type of fear that many people of varying ages experience throughout their lives. It can also be referred…

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LGBTQIA: Anal Sex Safety

Curious about the safety of anal sex as an LGBTQIA individual? Anal sex can be a very pleasureful experience for anyone taking part, although there are a few details and things you will want to keep in mind, and “rules” to follow to ensure the safest encounter possible! Here are a few of those quick…

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Living with Cancer as an LGBTQIA+ Human

Receiving a cancer diagnosis has an impactful effect on everyone that it touches, including the patient, caregiver, family and even members of the community. Sexual orientation and gender identity are two of the factors that influence a person’s likelihood of being diagnosed with cancer, and how they respond to that diagnosis. When doctors are open…

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Myths & Facts for the LGBTQIA+ Community

In this article, we will cover common myths and facts regarding LGBTQIA+ intimacy, sexuality, and orientation related things. This information was compiled from numerous major organizations and studies that they have conducted over the past decade. These myths and facts may help non-LGBTQIA+ people better understand the LGBTQIA+ community. Myths Facts We would like to…

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Safe Sex when Sexually Transmitted Diseases are Present

Sexually transmitted infections (or diseases) are caused by viruses, and most can be treated and managed with medication. While those medications can help you to control the symptoms and outbreaks of the virus, they do not clear them from your body- leaving all fully capable of transmitting to your partners. These transmittable viruses are HIV,…

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