GoneuptotheskyMar 14, 20224 min readMarch is Endometriosis Awareness & Women's History Month Read on to learn about the early days of suffocation of the womb, Hysteria, demonic possession, Nymphomania, and Lovesickness.
GoneuptotheskyFeb 24, 20225 min readMy Broken Vagina Book ReviewI just finished reading Fran Bushe's memoir, My Broken Vagina, and wow...I had to wait 8 months for my copy... but it was worth it!
GoneuptotheskyApr 19, 20214 min readWhatcha Say? Responses to "Sex Hurts Me"Everyone is different in terms of processing heavy information so some people will need more time to come up with a response.
GoneuptotheskyFeb 28, 20215 min readFeb is Turner Syndrome Awareness MonthIt 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.
GoneuptotheskyFeb 21, 20216 min readBook Reviews: Sex Without Pain & InvisibleThere is SO MUCH to be studied and learned about the female body that we’ve barely grazed the surface of, as of yet.
GoneuptotheskyFeb 14, 20213 min readA Letter to my VaginaYou continue to amaze me and teach me new things about my body all the time. We’re still going strong and working our way through the muck.
GoneuptotheskyFeb 6, 20215 min readValentine's Done Right: Product ReviewNo matter what you choose to do, make sure you're prepped and ready for a night of fun with the proper tools to make you feel comfortable.
GoneuptotheskyJan 31, 20214 min readPudendal Neuralgia in a NutshellAs 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.
GoneuptotheskyJan 24, 20215 min readDiscovering the Root Cause of Your PainIt’s your body’s natural response to protect you, which in many cases would be a good thing, but in this instance it’s rather inconvenient.
GoneuptotheskyJan 18, 20213 min readJan 17th is World Lichen Sclerosus DayThere are a few different beliefs as to what causes this condition. Stress plays a factor for sure, but so can genetics, and even hormones.
GoneuptotheskyJan 4, 20217 min readOvercoming in the New YearFor many of us this means we're getting serious about our New Years' Resolutions and meeting our goals by this time next year.
GoneuptotheskyDec 13, 20204 min readAn Unexpected Encounter at Walgreens"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.
GoneuptotheskyDec 6, 20205 min readA Review of Opening Up: Vol I of the Tight Lipped ZineSo 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...
GoneuptotheskyNov 27, 20205 min readGratitude in a Relationship with Chronic PainIf you haven't discussed your love languages with each other, this is a great way to introduce them and put them into play.
GoneuptotheskyNov 16, 20204 min readThe Emotional Toll of Chronic PainIt'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.
GoneuptotheskyNov 8, 20203 min readNov is Bladder Health Awareness MonthBetween UTI's, urinary incontinence, and Interstitial Cystitis, women have many a bladder problem to be wary of, so what's a girl to do?
GoneuptotheskyNov 2, 20203 min readThe Very Vexing VulvodyniaWhat is Vulvodynia? It literally translates to pain in the vulva (the outer skin before the vagina). This pain may feel like burning...
GoneuptotheskyOct 27, 20205 min readVaginismus in the MediaBesides these books, Vaginismus is becoming a well used term on TV, hooray!
GoneuptotheskyOct 19, 20204 min readOct is Physical Therapy Awareness MonthThis type of therapy utilizes different treatment plans, including manual therapy, personalized stretches, biofeedback, and take home tools.
GoneuptotheskyOct 12, 20206 min readDating with Pelvic Pain 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?
