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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…

Do you want to Get Your Sexy Back? You need this program.

Mar

By Kathy

Kathy Video

Do you want to Get Your Sexy Back? You need this program.

Has lichen sclerosus changed your sex life? Did you lose your self-confidence? Do you feel less at home in your body? Has your sexual identity been destroyed? Is your libido nonexistent? Like you have no desire for sex and intimacy? Here’s the thing. You are not alone! What if we had a way to turn it around? If you're ready to get your sexy back, you need to watch this video and go to https://lssupportnetwork.org/sexyback We spent months designing a unique program for folks with lichen sclerosus with chronic illness, sex educator Shauna Farabaugh. A one a kind of life-changing experience for our community. And you do not want to miss it. We're only accepting the first 15 people into the program. By attending the live classes, doing the practices, and interacting with the community, you will: Increase your libido and desire Learn how to communicate sexual desires and limits…

Overcoming Health Anxiety from Lichen Sclerosus

Jan

By Jaclyn Lanthier

Jaclyn Video

Overcoming Health Anxiety from Lichen Sclerosus

Introduction In this video, we are going to discuss health anxiety from lichen sclerosus. If you have health anxiety or aren't sure what it is, be sure to watch this video. I explain what health anxiety is, the three main defining characteristics, and how it can manifest and impact your quality of life. I share how your health anxiety may affect your LS. Finally, I speak from lived experience on what my journey on overcoming health anxiety from LS looked like and more! 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8B9i3LQOZY&t=3s Important Links from to Health Anxiety from Lichen Sclerosus Get my FREE lichen sclerosus eBook with over 60+ pages of evidence-based information and support guidance here.…

4 Brave Lichen Sclerosus Diagnosis Stories. You are NOT Alone.

Jan

By Kathy

Kathy Blog

4 Brave Lichen Sclerosus Diagnosis Stories. You are NOT Alone.

Listen to the podcast here: Getting a Lichen Sclerosus diagnosis can feel like a very lonely experience. Even though your experience is unique, there are aspects of it that run through thousands of people's stories all over the world. It is my honor to share diagnosis stories from a few members of the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network (LSSN). Sharing these experiences is so important because it helps us know that we are not alone. Lyna's Lichen Sclerosus Diagnosis, United States I was diagnosed about two years ago, but have had LS for five years. I was seeing my gynecologist and my general practitioner for three years, telling them about my symptoms of intense itching, burning, and fissures. Every time I'd come into the office, though, for a checkup, my fissures would be healed and nothing would be visible. They started testing me for STDs, bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection, etc., but…

Jan

By Jaclyn Lanthier

Jaclyn Blog

The Importance of Feeling Heard

Introduction Hey, beautiful soul. It’s Jaclyn from The Lost Labia Chronicles in partnership with Lichen Sclerosus Support Network (LSSN). Yup! If you follow me on social media (@thelostlabiachronicles) or are on my newsletter, you already know that I have partnered with LSSN to help reach more people with lichen sclerosus content and education. My goal in creating TLLC was always to help support folks in their LS journey by providing evidence-based information and to help folks with LS feel heard and supported. I was a one-woman team from 2021-2022. However, I believe in joining forces with other powerful LS warriors in the LS community, we can reach even more people and have a deeper impact. Thus, I have partnered up with LSSN and will be creating content on LSSN’s website. This way folks with LS don’t have to go through multiple websites to find information and support resources; everything you…

How to Overcome Appointment Anxiety so You Can be Your Best Advocate

Dec

By Kathy

Kathy Blog

How to Overcome Appointment Anxiety so You Can be Your Best Advocate

Listen to the podcast here We All Experience Anxiety Appointment anxiety is familiar to many LS warriors. That sneaky anxiety creeps up when you’re heading to or thinking about a doctor’s appointment. Today I want to talk about overcoming appointment anxiety. We’ve all felt anxiety. That feeling of something’s not right. Something’s going wrong. Something terrible is about to happen. The dread. The worry. The American Psychological Association defines anxiety as “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worry, thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” Anxiety’s a bitch, and when it comes to LS, anxiety comes easy. Appointment Anxiety on the Drive to the Doctor’s Office First off, what do I mean by appointment anxiety? I mean the anxiety and fear we feel when going to or thinking about our first doctor’s appointment, a follow-up appointment, or an emergency appointment because something is off. Recently, I experienced appointment…

How to Find Peace After Stress Triggers Your LS, Jennifer’s Story

Apr

By Kathy

Podcast

How to Find Peace After Stress Triggers Your LS, Jennifer’s Story

Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/w0GRYydvRsM Listen to the interview here Introduction and Excited Announcements In today’s episode, we are joined by Jen, who is one of my OG followers, and my ride-or-die ladies! I’m so thrilled she is here with us to share the amazing story of her journey with Lichen Sclerosus. Jen’s journey involves a traumatic birth and a lot of stress to her vulva and vagina. She discusses what this process was like, how her symptoms manifested after the birth of her daughter, her diagnosis, and how she now deals with stress and Lichen Sclerosus. Lichen Sclerosus Support Network - A Huge Thank You To Our Sponsor! Before we jump into today’s episode, however, I want to thank our sponsor, the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network (LSSN) for making this podcast possible. LSSN is helping bring information, education, and most importantly, support to all Lichen Sclerosus warriors. Be sure…