Sex and Type 1 Diabetes
When a person is diagnosed with diabetes, their doctor will typically walk them through the steps of how to deal with this medical issue in the following years; however, sex is rarely addressed,...
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Folliculitis
OverviewFolliculitis is caused by the infection of a hair follicle. Every hair that appears on the body grows out of a tiny pouch called a follicle. Therefore, any part of the body that has hair can...
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Mittelschmerz (Painful Ovulation)
What is Mittelschmerz? Mittelschmerz is the medical term for painful ovulation or midcycle pain.1 The term Mittelschmerz comes from the German words for “middle” and “pain.” In the middle of...
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Commonly referred to as painful bladder syndrome (PBS) or chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), interstitial cystitis (IC) is a urological condition characterized by burning during urination, increased...
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)?Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also referred to as acne inversa, is a chronic skin condition that affects the sweat glands and typically features the formation of...
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An Overview of Disability and Sexuality
One of the most important aspects to remember when discussing the topic of sex and disability is that people with disabilities are sexual beings. Oftentimes, people assume that those with disabilities...
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