By Isabella Wegner and Jessie Ford No one should feel they need to hide their pain. Then why is this typical during sex? The experience of pain with sex goes beyond simple biology, as it is also influenced by social and … [Read more...] about Why Should We Be Talking About Pain During Sex?
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The Power Of Disclosing Your Herpes Status To A Friend
“Should I tell my friends about my herpes diagnosis?” is actually an uncommon question people ask me. It has come up recently perhaps because of the recent media attention mental health has gotten. Generally, people believe the … [Read more...] about The Power Of Disclosing Your Herpes Status To A Friend
Good Sex—The Spectrum of Safety and Pleasure
On September 29, 2024, we hosted our first Something Positive for Positive People Safe Sex Expo in New York City. The intention of this expo was to implement an intervention program to address the gaps in STI prevention that … [Read more...] about Good Sex—The Spectrum of Safety and Pleasure
Introducing The Hoochie Mama: Angel Phoenix
The Hoochie Mama is a playful Sex Ed program created by Angel Phoenix with the intent to guide women through the evolution of their sexual expression and identity in the postnatal period. … [Read more...] about Introducing The Hoochie Mama: Angel Phoenix
Sexual Well-Being & Sexual Dysfunction After Abortion
When it comes to “what to expect, when you’re planning for a pregnancy termination,” rarely will you find quality studies or papers exploring how this procedure might adversely affect a woman’s sexual health in both the short and … [Read more...] about Sexual Well-Being & Sexual Dysfunction After Abortion
Vaginal Integrity
We’ve all heard the slanderous, "hot dog in a hallway," comment at least once in our lifetime. Because when it comes to attacking women, we just LOVE to go for the jugular of vaginal integrity. No matter how absurd the … [Read more...] about Vaginal Integrity
Is Lichen Sclerosus An STD?
I understand that the name of this condition might sound a bit intimidating, and its symptoms can cause many doubts and concerns. So, let’s clarify everything in a simple and straightforward way. … [Read more...] about Is Lichen Sclerosus An STD?
Two Ways Self-Rejection Impacts People with Herpes
Rejection is something that I’m all too familiar with. By definition, rejection is refusal to accept something from someone, which can be boiled down to someone just saying “no.” … [Read more...] about Two Ways Self-Rejection Impacts People with Herpes
The Real Truth About Sex and Diabetes
There are two myths about sex and diabetes. One: Men with the disease develop erectile dysfunction (ED). And two: Diabetic women suffer few, if any, sexual effects. Both are wrong. Diabetes can impair sex, but those affected can … [Read more...] about The Real Truth About Sex and Diabetes
If It Itches And Burns, It Might Be Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS)
Special guest post by Dr. Patricia Gutiérrez Ontalvilla. Dr. Patricia Gutiérrez Ontalvilla is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon from Valencia, Spain. She’s a world renowned expert in Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus and … [Read more...] about If It Itches And Burns, It Might Be Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS)
Disclosing With No Diagnosis
My previous article, How Do I Disclose For My Partner In Our Non-Monogamous Relationship?, got me a little bit of kickback from some readers. I wanted to believe it was due to them just reading the headline/title and not the … [Read more...] about Disclosing With No Diagnosis
How Do I Disclose For My Partner In Our Non-Monogamous Relationship?
A few times now, I’ve gotten questions from someone who doesn’t have herpes about being in a non-monogamous relationship with someone who does have herpes. The concerns range from concerns about disclosing on behalf of that … [Read more...] about How Do I Disclose For My Partner In Our Non-Monogamous Relationship?