Sexuality is an important part of life for many people, but it is often overlooked when a serious neurological condition enters the picture. After an ALS diagnosis, patients and partners may have questions they are hesitant to ask: Can I still have sex? Will I lose my desire? Will my body respond differently? What happens…
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurological condition that affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. It is a disease that can gradually change nearly every part of a person’s daily routine, from walking and speaking to eating, breathing, and completing once-simple tasks. But ALS affects…
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Healthcare is more than the ability to visit a doctor when we are sick. It is also about having the information, resources, protection, and freedom needed to make informed decisions about our bodies and our lives. Sexual health is an important part of that picture, yet it remains one of the most politically contested, misunderstood,…
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Cancer treatment is often described in terms of survival rates, treatment schedules, scans, and follow-up appointments. But for many people, the experience of living with cancer treatment extends far beyond the hospital or oncology office. It follows them home, affects their relationships, changes how they feel in their own bodies, and sometimes alters parts of…
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When one partner is living with the side effects of cancer treatment, both people may feel the impact. The patient may be coping with discomfort, fatigue, uncertainty, and changes in desire. Their partner may feel rejected, worried, helpless, or afraid to initiate affection. Even in strong relationships, these experiences can create misunderstandings. A partner might…
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There is a uniquely painful space in the world of medicine: the period between a scan revealing something “suspicious” and the biopsy that will confirm or rule out cancer. For many patients, these days or weeks feel like an emotional free-fall. A time when life is still technically “normal,” but the mind has already stepped…
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The prostate gland, often referred to colloquially as the male “P spot,” plays a unique and important role in male sexual health and pleasure. Though not as widely discussed as other erogenous zones, understanding the prostate can enhance sexual experiences, improve prostate health, and promote overall well-being. What Is the Prostate? The prostate is a…
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Many men work towards being able to control when they orgasm and for how long. This is done for many reasons, the main reason being to prolong the pleasure-filled feelings correlated with foreplay and sexual activity. In our human bodies, our breath rate, or breathing rate, directly connects to our heart rate. Teaching yourself breath…
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