Pleasure is a complex and multifaceted experience that we all have the opportunity to experience if we bring awareness to what can bring us pleasure.

So what does this all mean? The importance of sexual pleasure within the LGBTQAI+ community cannot be overstated. It is crucial for promoting positive sexual health outcomes and overall well-being. However, various factors, including gender, sexual autonomy, and individual characteristics, can influence the experience of sexual pleasure. I believe that comprehensive sexuality education and critical discourse on sexual pleasure are necessary to address these factors and promote sexual health within the LGBTQAI+ community.

Living with chronic pelvic pain can be challenging, but it's important to remember that you're not alone, and there are tools available to help manage your pain. Mindfulness, with its ability to foster a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection, offers a powerful method for managing pelvic pain. By practicing mindfulness, you can empower yourself in your pain management journey, finding relief, reducing stress, and improving your overall well-being.

“Being happy doesn't happen automatically. You have to put in the work to feel your best some days. By taking steps like creating a comfy home and working from home more, you can help improve your emotional well-being.“

For many LGBTQ people, the holidays are a time when they are expected to be with their families and participate in traditions, even if those families are not accepting or supportive of their identities.