We all know that processed meat is bad for our health. But here’s further proof that processed meat should be avoided. A study led by Amanda J. Cross, PhD, of the National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland, showed that consuming large amounts of processed red meats over a long period of time may increase...
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It’s going to the best ever. Join Women’s Health Foundation in partnership with the Lesbian Community Care Project (LCCP) as we present Sex, Chocolate, and Your Pelvic Floor* www.sexchocolateandyourpelvicfloor.org Date: Wednesday, October 13 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Place: Mary’s Attic above Hamburger’s Marys 5400 N. Clark Chicago, IL Your $25 ticket includes:...
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Last month, CNN ran a story entitled “Montana Grade School Sex Ed Controversy.” Outraged CNN commentator Mike Galanos complained, “Why can’t we just let kids be kids?!” His complaints involved the education of five-year-olds on “explicit” (as opposed to implicit?) body parts and terms including penis, vagina, anus, nipples and testicles. He suggests we...
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Many women experience sexual difficulties at some point in their lives. The American Medical Association suggests that up to 43% of women experience sexual problems based on a 1999 survey. Difficulties with sexual function can be extremely distressing to women and to their partners, especially if these difficulties persist. If you experience long lasting...
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One of our favorite Advisory Board members Diane Lee has a call out for “butt grippers”. She is one of the world’s foremost lumbo-pelvic pain physiotherapists. “The next time you are in the grocery store,” she said to me recently, “Notice how many of the women standing there are gripping their buttocks.” Many of...
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The last three chapters of The G Spot flew right by, and I’m sort of bummed that I’m finished reading this book. Let’s get into the highlights: Strong Muscles, Strong Orgasms Chapter four is all about the pelvic floor muscles and nerves. If there ever was an unwitting advertisement for Total Control, this is...
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I found another fantastic book for Bathroom Reading! The G Spot, by Ladas, Whipple, and Perry is a New York Times bestseller. While the tone is different than The Elusive Orgasm (think a little more evidence based, maybe a bit more feminist), The G Spot explores the origins of how we came to understand...
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How would you feel if you saw the following note posted in a public space (i.e. restroom mirror, coffee shop bulletin board, etc.): “you are beautiful just the way you are!” Operation Beautiful, a website/blog that began in June 2009 and is going strong, was founded on the goal of ending negative self-talk or “fat talk.” The idea is that...
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In the Chicago area and looking for fun theatre? We’re happy to let you know that the fabulous, Shanna Shrum (who maybe you’ve seen selling raffle tickets at Sex, Chocolate, and Your Pelvic Floor events) is bringing her one-woman show back to the city! Here’s a description the hilarity: Twinkies, wigs and a Liza...
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Alright ladies, this is the part you’ve all been waiting for. Dr. Cass gives step by step instructions for a personal track and a partner track to help you reach the top of your arousal hill! There are a few rules in common for both tracks: General Rules 1) No judging! Give yourself the...
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