Testicular Cancer

The testicles or testes are part of the male reproductive system. Cancer occurring anywhere in the testicles is called testicular cancer. The testicles are a bit smaller than a golf ball in adult males and are held within a supportive sac called the scrotum. The scrotum hangs under the base of the penis and help…

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Sickle Cell Anemia and Its Impact on Intimacy and Sexual Function

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a chronic, inherited blood disorder that affects the shape and flexibility of red blood cells. Instead of being round and smooth, the cells become crescent- or “sickle”-shaped, making it harder for them to carry oxygen efficiently and flow easily through blood vessels. Beyond its well-known complications like pain crises, anemia,…

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Prostate Screening

Did you know that prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death in males, only behind lung cancer? The American Cancer Society states that one in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Such an eye-opening statistic, and one that can be controlled with prostate screenings and exams. Many males…

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Penis Pump Safety

Penis pumps are widely used therapeutic devices for men to aide in a variety of erection troubles and sexual dysfunction. Many men also use these pumps to gain girth and size of their penis for temporary and long-term benefits. These penis pumps are often used to help treat erectile dysfunction in a more holistic way.…

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Racism & Barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for African American Communities

Sexual and reproductive health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, influencing physical health, emotional stability, relationships, and quality of life. Yet, for many African American individuals, systemic racism and inequities create barriers to receiving proper sexual health and reproductive care. These barriers are deeply rooted in historical injustices, medical bias, socioeconomic disparities, and cultural stigmas.…

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Dating and Intimacy with Cancer

There are many phases of emotion and getting to know yourself again after your cancer diagnosis, and a repeat of the same again during and after treatment. Many single adults going through cancer treatment and therapies choose to avoid dating and the love scene until their treatments are completed. Many feel that the stress from…

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Cancer, Long-Term Illness, and Divorce

Any cancer or long-term illness diagnosis can bring intense personal, physical and emotional challenges to the self, as well as creating these issues within a relationship or marriage. In many cases, the blame for separation or divorce is placed on the cancer itself and all the stress that came along with it. However, most therapists…

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Cancer, Illness & the Impact on your Friendships

The diagnosis of cancer or long-term illness can have a serious impact on friendships, creating an unforeseen stressors for you to deal with. This litmus test for your relationships, your illness, will show you a variety of responses and emotions from others, and many will be surprising. In general, we assume that our friends will…

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