Fertility Preservation: The Basics

Cancer treatment and certain treatments for long-term disorders can have a major impact on fertility, which can impact the ability for people to become pregnant in the future. Fertility preservation is a procedure, or group of procedures, done to help keep a person’s ability to have children. Some examples of fertility preservation are sperm banking,…

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is celebrated every March 8th, with a campaign that supports a cause important to women for the entire year. Each year offers up a new campaign designed to bring light and awareness to the gender-imbalance across the globe. This encompasses gender equality in the workspace, boardrooms, government, media, sports coverage, wealth, and…

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Erectile Dysfunction & Pornography

Does pornography cause or worsen erectile dysfunction? That depends on who you ask, and which study you believe. Here we will discuss both sides of the issue, and facts about erectile dysfunction. In recent years, numerous studies have been conducted, and both proven and disproved, that more frequent watching of pornography can lead to erectile…

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Vulvar Eczema & Dermatitis

For vulva owners, many are steered to believe that any “itch” must be a yeast infection, or some form of hormonal imbalance. The truth is, there are numerous reasons why one’s vulva may have this issue. When we think of “skin care,” we often immediately think of our faces. We moisturize, apply special creams and…

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Ostomies: Key Terms, Words & Things to Know

If you are new to ostomy life, or learning to benefit yourself and someone you love, understanding these words can be very helpful in navigating this new lifestyle. For some, ostomies are a temporary fix to allow the body to settle and for others, ostomies are a permanent part of their everyday lives.   Accessory.…

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The Best Suggested Dietary Plan for Menopause

Menopause is a natural life transition, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55, marked by the end of menstrual cycles. As estrogen and progesterone levels decline, many women experience symptoms such as hot flashes, weight gain (especially around the abdomen), bone loss, mood changes, and sleep disturbances. Nutrition plays a key role in managing these…

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The LGBTQIA+ Cancer Burden & Facts

While there are many studies being done within the LGBTQIA+ community regarding cancer studies, much more investigation and research must be done to correlate why cancer rates are so much higher within this community. None of our largest and most important cancer agencies with registries and surveys collect any data about sexual orientation or gender…

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Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

Boundaries are crucial for self-care, positive relationships, and defining what you will and will not tolerate as behavior within your relationships. Boundaries are our defined expectations of ourselves and others in all kinds of relationships. This includes what we will or will not tolerate, accept, “put up with,” or walk away from. A boundary is…

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