Are you experiencing a lull in the bedroom? Or looking to spice things up? Never look at bedroom tools as a lover’s competition, look at them as a tool an assistant to ensure your partner receives the best pleasure possibility there is.

Breast Cancer can be a difficult life experience to navigate. Patients may feel uncomfortable addressing their concerns and discomforts with their oncology team, though sexual pain and discomfort may bother them significantly. It is essential for providers to assess for and make recommendations to enhance female sexual pleasure during and after breast cancer treatment.

Sexual Health concerns affect more than 40% of the general population. Patients may feel embarrassed, or afraid to address these concerns with their primary health care provider. But it’s important to note, sexual health concerns can shed light onto other health concerns such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, osteoarthritis, heart disease and diabetes and other endocrine disorders.

Assessment for sexual health concerns and complaints should take place in the primary care providers office, and if necessary, referrals can be made to sexual medicine providers.

Many times when patients call complaining of “itching and odor down there” they end up being diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis, or BV. This common condition is caused by an overgrowth in bacterial in the vagina and is easily treatable and preventable.

A pelvic exam is one assessment available for diagnosing complaints of painful intercourse. Though it is not the only tool. A careful pelvic exam can help a provider determine the most likely cause, and get their patients on the road to healing.

Many common health complaints can be addressed with a simple intervention- Drinking Water! Did you know that your body is composed of 60% water? Or that drinking water can help you lose weight? Read more to learn about the benefits of improved hydration.

Gonorrhea is an increasingly common Sexually Transmitted Infection, which is highly transmissible but also easily preventable. Using a condom decreases your risk of contracting gonorrhea, but doesn’t entirely eliminate the risk.
Regular screening is crucial to appropriate treatment of gonorrhea.

Sleep Disturbances during menopause can cause a variety of issues, including brain fog, fatigue, irritability, and weight gain. What’s worse, is that menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats can cause sleep disturbances. Establishing a healthy sleep hygiene routine is essential for promoting a good night of sleep.
If sleep troubles are keeping you awake at night, make an appointment today!