Through the years of our research for the launch of Empowering Intimacy, we stumbled across many organizations and advocacy groups that work tirelessly to bring information, empowerment and facts to cancer patients and people worldwide; just as our own mission directs. One of those organizations that we have learned much about is the Annie Appleseed…
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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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Arousal disorders are disorders that occur and prevent a person from desiring, wanting, liking, or being able to physically perform intimate and sexual acts. Arousal disorders can happen at any time in life for various reasons and stressors. In many situations, the most common causes of arousal disorders are mental health related. Anxiety, depression, stress,…
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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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The feelings of emptiness in your chest and mind. The feelings of being directionless and lost. The intense feelings of worry and resentment. All of these feelings, and more, are a normal part of grief and grieving after a new medical diagnosis. With each diagnosis, the loss of the individual’s “normal” sense of life and…
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The very taboo subject of self-discovery, self-pleasure, or masturbation- whichever words you choose to describe it- is a beneficial act one can do with and to their bodies to connect, find pleasure, find release, and boost the body’s natural happy hormones. If masturbation does only good, then why is it considered so terrible to do?…
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For many women, uterine health and pelvic floor management depend on such occurrences as childbirth, cancer, reconstructive surgery, aging, and more. Hysterectomies, oophorectomies, chemotherapy, and radiation are also high on the list of offenders because they contribute to hardening and weakening of the pelvic floor muscles. One of the simplest designs can completely reverse the…
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