Jaclyn Lanthier, Author at Lichen Sclerosus Support Network

Underwear and Lichen Sclerosus: What Kind is Best

Introduction Underwear and lichen sclerosus is a topic we get asked a lot about at Lichen Sclerosus Support Network. Folks have questions like: "What should I look for in underwear," "Are there certain kinds of underwear that aggravate lichen sclerosus symptoms" and "What is the best kind of underwear for lichen sclerosus?" These are lifestyle questions seldom addressed at the doctor's office, so today, we will chat about underwear and lichen sclerosus. In today's post, I will discuss how underwear can sometimes make lichen sclerosus worse, answer the question "What is the best type of underwear for lichen sclerosus," and then review different underwear options for you to explore. *I have no affiliate links in this post. Any brand I mention is either just one I like or one I have heard others recommend. I get no commission if you purchase from any of these links. How Underwear Can *Sometimes*…

Lichen Sclerosus and Hair Removal: Which Method is Best?

Sep

Lichen Sclerosus and Hair Removal: Which Method is Best?

Introduction Lichen scleorsus and hair removal is a hot topic in our community. Many folks have questions about if they should remove their hair, and, if so, what are LS-friendly ways to remove hair. We got you covered! In today's video, I share my story of what worked and what didn't work for me. I share some of the better ways to remove hair if you have lichen sclerosus and share some really important caveats about hair removal with LS. Be sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel for more educational LS content. If this video was helpful to you, we’d love your support so we can continue providing important education like this. Make a donation today at https://lssupportnetwork.org/donate." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wII__nykpT8&t=177s Disclaimer This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your medical provider before making any changes to your health plan. Important Links from…

Lichen Sclerosus Treatment Versus Adjunct Therapy

Aug

Lichen Sclerosus Treatment Versus Adjunct Therapy

Introduction We are switching gears a little for today. This post will discuss the difference between treatment and adjunct therapies and what this means for your lichen sclerosus journey. This is an opinion piece. You are welcome to share your thoughts in the comment section at the end. I learn so much from this beautiful community, and you never stop teaching me; I am grateful for that. Defining Treatment, Adjunct Therapy, and Cure First of all, let us define some key terms: Treatment: The definition of treatment is, "Medical treatment means the management and care of a patient to combat condition or disorder" (University of Wisconsin). Treatment can either manage a condition or cure the condition. Primary Treatment: A primary treatment is the main treatment used to manage or cure a condition. It is often the one that has the most scientific evidence behind it and the best success rate. Adjunct Therapy: According…

Sexual Health Resources for Lichen Sclerosus

Aug

Sexual Health Resources for Lichen Sclerosus

Introduction For today’s video, we are going to chat about sexual health resources for lichen sclerosus. I begin by reviewing what a sex therapist is and how to find and vet a sex therapist. After, I highlight a number of different sexual health resources for lichen sclerosus as not everyone is able to work with a sex therapist. Such resources include educational podcasts, key figures to follow on social media, books and practices, and events and workshops. Be sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel for more educational LS content. If this video was helpful to you, we’d love your support so we can continue providing important education like this. Make a donation today at https://lssupportnetwork.org/donate. *Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your medical provider before making any changes to your health plan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCThBj6-ggo Free Vetting a Potential Sex Therapist…

Lichen Planus or Lichen Sclerosus? Can You Have Both?

Aug

Lichen Planus or Lichen Sclerosus? Can You Have Both?

Introduction We have a series of posts looking at lichen sclerosus and other vulvovaginal conditions. For example, we have lichen sclerosus and menopause and lichen sclerosus, and lichen simplex chronicus. We do these posts to promote vulvovaginal education and because some folks have lichen sclerosus and other conditions. Further, many folks find the overlap of symptoms confusing and hard to navigate. In this post, we continue this series and will look at lichen planus and lichen sclerosus. If you are curious about the difference between lichen sclerosus and lichen planus, want to know what to look out for, and wonder if you can have both lichen sclerosus and lichen planus, this post is for you! *This post is evidence-based; I draw on the medical literature to share what you need to know about lichen planus and lichen sclerosus. Importantly, what I share is my interpretation of the science and data. Always…

How Sex Therapy can Help with Lichen Sclerosus

Aug

How Sex Therapy can Help with Lichen Sclerosus

Introduction For today’s video, I share my journey with lichen sclerosus and sexual health. Specifically, I discuss how my sexual health was impacted by lichen sclerosus. I share what prompted me to find a sexy therapist and how sex therapy can help with lichen sclerosus. This video is very personal and vulnerable. In our next video, we will approach this topic from a more practical lens by sharing how to find a sex therapist. There will also be free and paid sexual health resources discussed in that video as well. Be sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel for more educational LS content. *Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your medical provider before making any changes to your health plan. If this video was helpful to you, we’d love your support so we can continue providing important education like this.…

Lichen Sclerosus & Menopause: What’s the Difference?

Jul

Lichen Sclerosus & Menopause: What’s the Difference?

Introduction A common question we hear at Lichen Sclerosus Support Network is, “What is menopause/genitourinary syndrome of menopause (aka GSM), and how do I know if that is causing my symptoms or changes to my vulva or if it’s lichen sclerosus? And this is an important question. Unfortunately, most conditions that affect the vulva have overlapping symptoms. For example, if you Google “symptoms of GSM,” “symptoms of lichen simplex chronicus,” “symptoms of yeast (candidiasis),” etc., they will all come back with itch and pain as primary symptoms. In this post, I will discuss what menopause is, what GSM is, and the changes that can occur to the vulva from GSM. I will highlight some differences between GSM and lichen sclerosus *This post is evidence-based; I draw on the medical literature to share what you need to know about menopause, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and lichen sclerosus. Importantly, what I share is…

Low Libido and Lichen Sclerosus: Can You Get It Back?

Jul

Low Libido and Lichen Sclerosus: Can You Get It Back?

For today’s video, I am joined by the brilliant Dr. Lori Brotto to discuss all things low libido and lichen sclerosus. We chat about what libido is, different categories of libido, lichen sclerosus, and libido, and different ways to work on increasing libido with lichen sclerosus. *Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your medical provider before making any changes to your health plan. Be sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel for more educational LS content. If this video was helpful to you, we’d love your support so we can continue providing important education like this. Make a donation today. If you need more support, join our FREE virtual LS support meetups here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4sB8sbe_xk Dr. Lori Brotto's Bio & Main Links Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, where she holds a Canada…

Kintsugi: How I Learned to Love my Vulva Again

Jul