If it’s about a system or a part of the human body and how they work, you’ll find it here. Anatomy, body function and whole systems explainers – about all kinds of bodies, and usually presented through a gender-neutral lens – myth and misnomer debunking, help navigating sexual, reproductive and other physical healthcare: it’s all in here.
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Articles and Advice in this area:
- Sara Traynor
Other people had to have been struggling with this, right?
- Caitlyn Tivy PT, DPT, OCS
There are many types of UI, but one of the most common affecting young people occurs during physical activity and athletics – athletic urinary incontinence.
- Caitlyn Tivy PT, DPT, OCS
What is the pelvic floor? How do we care for it and the tissue around it?
- Caitlyn Tivy PT, DPT, OCS
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!
- Gabriel Leão
Elle Chase talks about her book, Curvy Girl Sex, how the media is changing its portrayal of fat people, the relevance of the word “plus size,” and her personal experiences with her own body.
- Heather Corinna
However and whenever you might get to menopause or the menopausal transition, knowing about it in advance will always make the experience better.
- Talya Honebeek
In a world where few people are equipped with the skills to talk about weight in healthy, sensitive, supportive ways, it can be tough to talk about weight gain.
- LaSara Firefox Allen
What’s harm reduction? What are some basic harm reduction principles? What are some basics ways to minimize or reduce harm with sex, recreational drug use and the pandemic? Here’s a place to get started.
- Al Washburn
Good news! You’re not the only person who’s experienced this - pubic hairs are definitely more stubborn than other hairs on our bodies! The hair that grows in the pubic area is thicker than other types of body hair or head hair, not to mention, the skin around the vulva and the scrotum are really…
- Siân Jones
Hi there! It sounds like you’re describing a build-up of smegma* - that’s dead skin cells mixed with oils and fluids produced by your genitals. The good news is that this is totally normal! Vulvas and penises alike can produce it. Regular, gentle washing should be enough to manage it. The clitoral…