Sexual Health & Medicine
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Today’s Women’s Health 365 Collective Directory “call for publications” topic is sexual health & medicine.
Substack writers, check out the section below for how to submit your work to the Directory. I’m excited to see your contributions to this week’s topic!
The remainder of this newsletter is divided into two sections: one for readers (aka all subscribers) and one for Substack writers. Read the section(s) that interest you.
Each week, I feature special articles on women’s health by our talented and knowledgeable writers. At the same time, writers are adding our impressive work to the Directory by topic. The Directory is the place to find great women’s health writing on Substack.
So far, our Directory topics: Mental Health | Autoimmune Issues | Menstrual Cycle Education and Issues | Neurodivergence | Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating Patterns | Cancer | Women’s Wellness (Fitness, Nutrition, etc..) | Women’s Medical Conditions & Experiences | Women’s Health Politics | Pregnancy
Today’s Featured Articles From Our Collective Members
The latest in women’s health research is connecting our pregnancy experiences to issues that may come up for us down the road, particularly for the heart.
As someone who developed HELLP Syndrome during my twin pregnancy 20 years ago, this is an area that I’m especially interested in. HELLP stands for Hemolysis of red blood cells (breaking down), Elevated Liver Enzymes, Low Platelet Count. HELLP is a life-threatening pregnancy complication which they think is a severe form of preeclampsia.
I recently learned that I should be followed by a cardiologist in midlife because of my experience with it, even though I survived and have been seemingly fine since then. Developing HELLP means I failed a stress test and should be watched.
If you also had a pregnancy complication such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and even pregnancy loss, I’d suggest reading this article by
(Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian and co-author of the book The Menopause Diet Plan, A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and Happiness).This article also has some good general midlife heart information we should all be aware of.
Vibe: Awareness is the first step
I really enjoyed
latest article on The Collective Journal about writing.I’ve always enjoyed writing, but I gave it up during my busy middle years (the time between leaving school and now). One of the things I’m using my midlife years for is to rediscover those activities I loved in my younger days. Writing helps us process our thoughts and life stressors and engages a different part of the brain than thinking does (there’s even a distinction between typing and writing by hand).
Rachelle shares her reflection on writing through her experiences. She captures the essence of writing as not just a craft but as a means of connecting with her innermost thoughts and the people around her.
Vibe: Whatever you write, it’s all good
Writers: Would you like to have an article featured here? Introduce yourself in the Guest Book on the C’mon In and Get Involved page. It’s free.
“Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women.” - Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States and attorney
Collective News! We only have a few weeks left to build the Directory. Please continue to add your work to the topics we’ve covered so far!
This week’s topic for building the Directory is Sexual Health & Medicine.
I have a great article to include! Do you? Does your Substack publication focus on women’s sexual health & medicine. Have you written one or more articles that shed light on this important topic?
I’m looking for healthcare professionals, individuals with lived experiences, and others who have written about this topic and can share their work in the comments section of this post.
🔆 It’s free to include your work in the Directory as a free subscriber!
To have your work included in the Directory, post your work in the comments section following the suggested format below. If you have multiple articles to post, you can post them in the same comment or separate ones.
Suggested Format for Women’s Sexual Health & Medicine focused *Publications*:
PUBLICATION NAME
Publication Link
Description of your publication. Feel free to include more about yourself, too!
Suggested Format for Women’s Sexual Health & Medicine focused *Substack Articles, Podcasts, etc…*:
PUBLICATION NAME
Article/Podcast Name
Article/Podcast Link
Description of the article/podcast and anything else you’d like to include.
Stop by and say “Hi!”:
📢 If you haven’t yet introduced yourself in the Guest Book, please do so when you have a chance. This is how we’ll know you’re a Substack writer member. Poke around and check out other writers you may want to get to know better. It’s free to participate in the Directory project and be a part of the community.
Together, we can achieve great things! Being on Substack allows us to connect. If you’re new and feeling isolated, the Women’s Health 365 Collective is a welcoming place to make friends. Feel free to jump right in!
If you have any questions, feel free to reply to this email. I’m on it!
In health,
3000 Orgasms/Go Long - collaboration between two different Substacks
Going the Distance with Go Long - name of podcast on Substack
https://substack.com/home/post/p-156856957?selection=398b4edd-7af8-4d88-90ce-817f73b2901a
You deserve better in all aspects of your health—including your sexual health. As Rebecca pointed out, this is often the most neglected area, especially for those in the “sandwich generation.” If prioritizing it is important to you, consider what you’re willing to deprioritize to make space for it.
1. THE PERIPROFESSIONAL
2. My Rusty Valentine (Not tonight, honey, I have perimenopause)
3. https://theperiprofessional.substack.com/p/low-libido-in-perimenopause
4. There’s a popular myth floating around the internet that libido is driven solely by testosterone. For women, it’s much more complicated than this, especially in perimenopause. This article discusses other reasons that we may want to consider that could be driving our low libido. By taking an honest (and safe) look at these reasons, we can remove any obstacles and improve our sex life.