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…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...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…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...As an LGBTQIA individual, you may be at higher risk for certain medical conditions. Seeking out preventative care before any condition begins will help you to better control the issues or avoid them altogether. Here are some of the top medical issues that LGBTQIA+ humans may face in their lifetime: The LGBTQIA+ lifestyles are considered…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...Many LGBTQIA+ individuals choose to not disclose their gender identity to their medical providers for a multitude of reasons. Some fear that their medical care provider will not treat them the same or refuse to treat their medical conditions at all because of who they are and what they believe. Some states continue to push…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...As a transgendered woman, you might not have thought about Pap tests or cervical cancer. And if you have not thought of it, it does make sense. Of course, to get cervical cancer, one would need to have a cervix. A cervix is the organ that connects the vagina to the uterus. If you are…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a common occurrence for all female humans at varying times in their lives. Many researchers have noted that studying lesbian sexuality can give and has allowed valuable insights into all aspects of FSD. In many worldwide studies, lesbians have shown to have better and more satisfying sex than that reported…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...Being an intersex individual means that one’s outer genitalia and inner genitalia do not match. The Intersex Society of North America defines it as, “Intersex is a general term used for a variety of conditions in which a person is born with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t seem to fit the typical definitions…
To Finish Reading, Click Here...Once you receive your breast cancer diagnosis and begin treatment, it will become time to think about how you want to deal with your body changes as they happen, especially if you are having a mastectomy or other form of breast surgery. There are numerous types of breast inserts on the market that can help…
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