Do You Need Vaginal Dilators for Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus

Do You Need Vaginal Dilators for Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus

Introduction Hey there! If you've been hanging out in online support groups or forums for vulvar or vaginal health, you might have stumbled across a lot of talk about vaginal dilators. It’s totally normal to wonder, “Wait a minute, do I need to be using these too?” and “Why hasn’t my doctor mentioned this?” If you’re feeling a bit confused, you’re definitely not alone. We’ve actually been getting quite a few questions lately about whether vaginal dilators are something people with Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS) should be using. So, we thought it would be helpful to put together a little guide to clear things up. Disclaimers *This post is an opinion piece by Jaclyn, based on her lived experience, as there is a general lack of research on the topic of vaginal dilators for vulvar lichen sclerosus.  ***If this post is helpful to you, we’d love your support so we…
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Help! I Can’t Feel My Clitoris. Now What?

Help! I Can’t Feel My Clitoris. Now What?

Introduction "Help! I can't feel my clitoris!". Have you ever experienced this, plugged the statement into Google looking for hope and answers, only to come up short? We feel you! That's why today's post is exclusively dedicated to this topic. *This post is evidence-based; I draw on the medical literature to share what you need to know about vulvar lichen sclerosus and clitoral sensation. Importantly, what I share is my interpretation of the science and data. **If you found this post helpful, we’d love your support to continue providing important education like this. Make a donation today, volunteer with us, or share our posts in your support groups. What is the Clitoris OK, first and foremost, because we address, "I can't feel my clitoris--help!", we need to talk about what the clitoris is. The clitoris is a small, highly sensitive organ located at the top of the vulva (see the…
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Fat Grafting for Lichen Sclerosus and Sexual Health

Fat Grafting for Lichen Sclerosus and Sexual Health

Introduction For today’s video, I am joined by the wonderful Dr. Aurora Almadori. Dr. Almadori talks to us about the potential for fat grafting to improve skin texture and sexual pain. We discuss what steroids can and cannot do, sexual health and lichen sclerosus, the difference between stem cells, PRP, and fat grafting. Then we dive into current research that is investigating the potential for fat grafting to improve skin texture and sexual pain. We also discuss the question of if fat grafting can increase the side of our labia minora and if reconstructive surgery is recommended for folks with vulvar lichen sclerosus. 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…
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Sexual Health Resources for Lichen Sclerosus

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…
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How Sex Therapy can Help with Lichen Sclerosus

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.…
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