CHRONICLES OF A BROKEN BODY

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...

If you haven't discussed your love languages with each other, this is a great way to introduce them and put them into play.

In honor of the holiday this week, I thought I would feature a post on cooking and baking foods to meet a special diet, whatever that may be

It's incredibly alienating to find out you have a medical condition you've never heard of before because you figure no one else will either.

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.

It's difficult enough trying to explain your pain to family and friends, so how do you go there with a stranger? How soon? How much detail?

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.

Dilators are vaginal trainers (either plastic or silicone) used to stretch your vaginal walls to a point where penetration is comfortable.

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.

As with any lifestyle changes, gradual is best because you want to be gentle with your body so you don't completely turn yourself off.

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

Your body is not broken. .. though I'm sure you've felt like giving up (lord knows I have) I'm here to give you some good reasons not to.