Sex and Relationships

Sex and Relationships

8 Things I Learned During My First Year of Being a Parent with Chronic Illness

Being able to have kids was my first surprise. I've faced a lot of other challenges and surprises in the first year of my son's life. Here's what I learned and my advice.

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7 Tips for Talking with Friends and Family About Your Chronic Illness

Letting your loved ones know about your symptoms, triggers, and boundaries can help them better support you — and help you feel less alone. Writer and activist Nia G. explains how she approaches those conversations with her friends and family.

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My Grandmother and Mother Had RA, Now I Do, Too. Their Experiences Impact Mine

Having the same health condition as several family members can seem scary. But in my case, I have had more support and understanding.

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7 Tips When Parenting with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Practical advice when parenting with a chronic illness.

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What I Learned Planning a Family While Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis can be an important factor when deciding to have children. Here's my experience and what I learned.

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I’ve Been Married for 11 Years — Here’s How I Create a Loving Relationship While Living with RA

Rheumatoid arthritis can make relationships feel challenging. These tips have helped me foster a loving marriage.

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Dating and Arthritis: Laughter Is Sometimes the Best Medicine

Arthritis can make dating feel challenging. Here are some of the ways I remind my partner that my arthritis makes me a great catch.

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The Good and Bad That Comes with Being a Parent with Rheumatoid Arthritis

It's important to put any feelings of guilt into perspective when you're a parent living with a chronic condition.

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Sex, Communication, and Chronic Pain

How the kink community helped me confront unsafe patterns and foster empowering sexual connections.

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5 Benefits of Disclosing Your Diagnosis While Dating

There is so much power, beauty, and potential that exists in revealing your health condition to a new dating partner.

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The Importance of Setting Boundaries When You’re Living with a Chronic Condition — and How to Get Started

Your energy is too precious to be wasted on plans and activities that don't serve your health.

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What Confronting Arthritis Pain Taught Me About Being My Body’s Best Advocate

Navigating a chronic condition on your own terms can be challenging, especially when family members think they know best.

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Think You Can’t Have Good Sex After a Chronic Illness Diagnosis? Think Again

Your sex life shouldn't be halted because of bad advice, embarrassed doctors, or a lack of knowledge.

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How to Communicate When Loved Ones Aren’t Accepting of Your Chronic Illness

Having a chronic illness can be a challenging experience, and it can feel even more challenging without the full support of those closest to you.

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How to Create Holiday Boundaries When You Have a Chronic Condition

When you're living with a chronic condition, understanding and communicating your needs is imperative. These boundaries can be especially important during the busy holiday season.

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Love and Disability: How to Tell Your Date About Your Chronic Illness

Knowing your person is out there doesn’t make disclosing your health history any easier, but these tips can help.