pain

It’s incredibly painful, and emergency surgery is vital. Here’s everything to know about testicular torsion.

You don’t have to love your period, but you can learn to manage it to make yourself more comfortable.

Pain is an inescapable feature of humanity, but just because you have a uterus or are perceived societally as a woman doesn’t mean you aren’t allowed to attempt to alleviate pain.

IUDs are a good thing. But I don’t want to be dishonest about the very real pain that I and others had to endure in the process of gaining access to this method of birth control.

How an IUD is placed, at which points during the procedure people can experience pain, and pain management options that can be used during this procedure.

Part two of a series on vaginal trainers, on the specifics of using them, from Caitlyn Tivy, a pelvic health physical therapist and health writer.

Dilators—or vaginal trainers—are pelvic health devices. If a clinician has recommended them or you’re simply curious, start here for basic information!

The non-relaxing pelvic floor is one of the most common problems that pelvic health physical therapists see. Fortunately, there’s a lot that can be done to help!

Here because you or your partner(s) have experienced pain with anal sex, whether multiple times or just once? You’re in the right place!

Endometriosis is a complicated and often debilitating condition. It’s believed to occur in approximately 10% of people with uteruses of “reproductive age.” That’s approximately 200 million people worldwide – a whole lot of folks! About two-thirds of people with the condition will develop symptoms before the age of 20, but it may take several years and consultations with multiple healthcare providers to receive a diagnosis. One of my missions in spreading awareness about endometriosis is to help more people receive a diagnosis and appropriate care more quickly.