CHRONICLES OF A BROKEN BODY

This month is not only Sexual Assault Awareness Month but also National Child Abuse Awareness Month, making it a particularly heavy time.

What is Endometriosis? Simply put, it means that endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus, causing pain during menstruation.

we can all thank women like these who spread awareness and give us the strength and encouragement to advocate for our health with confidence

It can happen to anyone born female, but is quite rare with an occurrence of only 1 in every 2,500 births, but more often in miscarriages.

There is SO MUCH to be studied and learned about the female body that we’ve barely grazed the surface of, as of yet.

As with all pelvic issues, Pudendal Neuralgia has no perfect cure for everyone, but many options you can try to see what works best for you.

There are a few different beliefs as to what causes this condition. Stress plays a factor for sure, but so can genetics, and even hormones.

I've been waiting to write about getting through a gynecological exam and what better reason to do so than Cervical Cancer Awareness Month!

There's also a plethora of types these days: pills, IUD's, arm implants, condoms, patches, shots. How do you choose? What is the safest?

"I'm 78, you see. I'm small down there, closed up. I need this lube to make it tolerable. My boyfriend just won't give up," she said.

So I'm not gonna lie, I read this entire zine in one, technically two, sittings. It took about two hours so I got up for a bathroom and...

Between UTI's, urinary incontinence, and Interstitial Cystitis, women have many a bladder problem to be wary of, so what's a girl to do?

What is Vulvodynia? It literally translates to pain in the vulva (the outer skin before the vagina). This pain may feel like burning...

Besides these books, Vaginismus is becoming a well used term on TV, hooray!

This type of therapy utilizes different treatment plans, including manual therapy, personalized stretches, biofeedback, and take home tools.

A few instances that put you at a higher risk of are: starting your period before 12, having fatty tissue in the breasts, and family history

Whether you are suffering from Vaginismus, Interstitial Cystitis, or Endometriosis, painful sex can dominate your life.

Every day people are sharing their stories, acknowledging their pain, and helping others understand how it feels to not have "normal sex".

Annoying symptoms of PCOS include infertility or difficulty conceiving, insulin resistance, adult acne, and excessive hair growth.

So what is Gastroparesis? The word Gastroparesis translates to "paralysis of the stomach", which sounds very dramatic, and for some it is.