Rachael Rose

Follow me on BlueSky @hedonish | Certified Sexuality Coach & Educator | Disability Advocate | #Mastocytosis | #ADHD | @GlittergasmEvnt

[Rachael Rose @hedonish]

Hi there! I’m Rachael Rose (she/her) and I’m a Certified Sex & Relationship Coach and Educator. I’m also chronically ill/disabled, queer, neurodivergent (ADHD), and polyamorous.

Learn more about my coaching services, workshops, and sex education work at: https://t.co/zLJFocBuDi

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Take a step back and think about where sex, pleasure, and intimacy fit into your life right now. What do they look like for you?
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It's important to remember that you don't need to fit unrealistic ideals of what these things should be in your life.

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If you don't fall into one of these stats now, you almost definitely will in the future. And all of these statistics can impact your sex life too, whether it seems obvious or not. Fighting for better healthcare, better sex ed, and accessibility improves things for everyone.

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If your cycle makes your ADHD harder to manage, it's not just you! Hormone fluctuations especially estrogen, exacerbate ADHD symptoms and impacts sleep, memory, mood, and the dopamine reward system.

If you have #ADHD and menstruate, how do you feel those factors affect you?

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Non-latex dental dams are often impossible to find, but you can cut up a non-latex condom or a nitrile glove to make your own!

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You never realize how boring as fuck it is to be sick until a chronic illness and ADHD collide.
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[ALT TEXT: Tweet from Rachael Rose, @hedonish:
I have way too much ADHD to be this chronically ill. It's boring as fuck to be sick.]

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There’s a misconception that flirting with someone there’s going to be an expectation of it progressing to something sexual. But consenting to flirt is ONLY consenting to flirt and nothing else.

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Too often, not being able to control your chronic illness and everything that comes along with it can start to feel like a personal failure, even though it's not.

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How are you benefiting by waiting to tell someone? If it helps YOU feel more comfortable, great! But, if you’re hoping that waiting means that they’ll “like you enough” to overlook your chronic illness/disability, reconsider if this is the right strategy.

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You do NOT need to tolerate being treated as less than because of your chronic illness or disability. You're no more of a burden than anyone else—you're just a normal person who's life is just as complex as everyone else's, even if your complexities are health-related.

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Lube makes sex better (yes, really). There's a lot of lubes on the market, and many contain ingredients you'll want to avoid, but here's a quick overview of the types of lubes available on the market.

For more sex ed content, visit: https://t.co/sAl74wc4Bc

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Yeast infections suck… a lot—but this stigma that they’re so “gross” is a bit dramatic, isn’t it? As if having an uncomfortable infection isn’t bad enough, we’re also supposed to feel ashamed to have it?

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It's important to let your personal needs be known to your partner in order to feel valued and seen. This communication will make your relationship stronger and happier in the long run!
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What Do You Need From Your Partners To Feel Valued And Seen?]

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Give yourself the same love and kindness that you share with the world.
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What's one compliment you can give yourself today?
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[ALT TEXT:
Everytime You Compliment Someone Else, Give Yourself One Too]

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Bisexual individuals often experience #biphobia from both LGBTQ+ and heterosexual folks, and statistically have higher rates of mental and physical health issues and substance abuse than monosexual folks (heterosexual/gay/lesbian).

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Enjoying the graphics I've been sharing? See them all—and more—in one place by following me on Instagram! https://t.co/YWwERMSV7A

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This is something I've thought about countless times since my friend said it because he's completely right.

My partner and others close to me always know when I'm sick/having an allergic reaction even when I'm putting on an Oscar-winning performance as a "healthy" person.

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Lube makes sex better (yes, really). You can fuck longer without getting sore, it reduces friction and the odds of a condom/barrier breaking, and it feels better! Needing lube, or wanting it, isn't shameful—it's normal!

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What's the last thing you thought about your body? Was it kind? If not, it's time to start paying your body the respect it deserves.
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Self love is critical in day to day life. I challenge you to give yourself 3 compliments (or more) TODAY!

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Want to check out some of the podcasts I've had the opportunity to be a guest on? I made it easy for you and put together a Spotify playlist of some of my favorites here: https://t.co/c9QEEneUkx

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Most of us don’t have the $1000's needed to access medical/ scientific research the journals. But while there are countless ways that money is a barrier to getting proper medical care, getting ahold of the research info you need isn't: https://t.co/LTNtabeMni