“Will an ostomy kill my sex life?” “Will I be able to enjoy and experience intimacy after my stoma is installed?” “Will my partner be turned off by my ostomy, stoma, or bag?” “How will we do…. Things, now?!” These are common questions asked by many ostomates in the beginning stages of adjusting to their…
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Intimacy is a vital aspect of human connection and life. Learning the various types of intimacy and how these “types” ebb and flow in and out of our lives and relationships daily can help to better understand and work through troubles. Physical intimacy also includes intimate touch, which is a big aspect of a couple’s…
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Many couples find themselves stuck in a sexual “rut,” or lost under the stressors of life unable to reconnect in the ways that they really want to. It can be more challenging to work through these “sexual blocks” when complicated situations arise, like cancer, long-term illness, or other major life changes. It is common to…
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There are a variety of different types of stomas to help with various bodily functions in the face of illness, cancer, accident, or surgery. Stomas that are created to allow feeding tubes to be inserted into the intestines or stomach, and stomas that are designed to help with the removal of output as waste from…
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This information on HIV and AIDS has been compiled here with links and citations for those who might need it or lose access in other ways or on other platforms. This article is for informational purposes only. From the CDC: Overview HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Without…
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Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a person’s reproductive years, but it is also a complex and often misunderstood transition. As estrogen and other hormones decline, a wide range of changes can occur throughout the body, some subtle, others more dramatic. While every experience is unique, knowing what to expect…
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Have you ever heard the saying, “Good sex is really simple- which is why it’s so damn complicated?” Seems pretty spot on though, doesn’t it? There are countless ways that we, as humans, can find pleasure and intimacy, and even more ways that we can work to enhance the pleasure that we feel. Everything from…
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Waking up in a cold, drenching sweat is never the way anyone imagines waking from a restful night’s sleep. In many cases, night sweats are just that- the body’s overheating and cooling process taken to an extreme for the night. In other cases, these types of sweating events can be a sign of something more…
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