Cost of IVF and Fertility Treatments in Nigeria
Cost is one of the most significant factors couples take into account when seeking fertility treatment in Nigeria. This is understandable, as assisted reproductive procedures such as IVF can cost…
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) vs. Vulvodynia: Why Your Chronic Irritation Might Not Be an Infection
Bacterial Vaginosis is one of the most common vaginal infections, often causing discharge, odor, and discomfort. Because its symptoms overlap with other conditions, it’s frequently assumed to be the culprit…
Provoked vs Unprovoked Vulvodynia: What’s the Difference?
Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that affects the vulva—the external part of the female genitalia—causing discomfort, burning, or irritation without an identifiable medical cause. For many women, the experience…
How Can You Cope with a Fear of Intimacy When You Have a Painful Condition?
Living with a painful condition—whether it’s chronic illness, an injury, or an invisible disorder—can be an isolating experience. Beyond the physical discomfort, it often brings emotional challenges that are harder…
Can You Rebuild Your Self-Esteem After a Difficult Sexual Health Diagnosis?
Receiving a sexual health diagnosis can feel like your world has been flipped upside down. Whether it’s herpes, HPV, HIV, or any other condition, the emotional weight often hits harder…
How Can You Manage Depression That Stems from Sexual Dysfunction?
Sexual health is deeply intertwined with our emotional and mental well-being. When challenges arise in the bedroom—whether it’s low libido, difficulty achieving arousal, or performance issues—they can quietly chip away…
How Living with a Chronic Sexual Condition Impacts Your Mental Health
Sex is often seen as a symbol of connection, pleasure, and self-expression—but for many people living with a chronic sexual condition, it becomes a source of confusion, pain, and emotional…
Creating a Pain Management Plan for Chronic Sexual Pain
Chronic sexual pain is a deeply personal and often isolating experience—one that many people silently endure due to shame, confusion, or fear of being dismissed. Whether it’s pain during or…
Non-Penetrative Ways to Build Intimacy and Pleasure
When we think of intimacy and pleasure, our minds often jump straight to penetrative sex—but true connection and satisfaction go far beyond that. For many couples, especially those navigating physical…
Lifestyle Adjustments for Managing Lichen Sclerosus Symptoms
Living with lichen sclerosus can be physically uncomfortable, emotionally draining, and sometimes isolating. This chronic skin condition, which often affects the genital and anal areas, can cause itching, pain, and…