Things I Learned Researching Sex

Kate LaRocque, M.Ed. (Counselling Psychlogy), therapist (sex therapy, FSD) & ISSWSH member.

[Things I Learned Researching Sex @Things1Learned]

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#YQL #LowDesire #WomensSexuality #FemaleSexuality #WomensHealth

[Rosewood Counselling @RWCounsellingCa]

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[Sad girl 🥀 @SadxLady]

PSSD is a REAL condition. SSRIs can cause sexual dysfunction and emotional blunting that may last even when the drug is discontinued. #PSSD #mentalhealth #anxiety

[Things I Learned Researching Sex @Things1Learned]

@samthielman 😬

[Things I Learned Researching Sex @Things1Learned]

Some fabulous work from @drrachelrubin

[Jessica Pin @jess_ann_pin]

“There are no diagnosis codes (ICD codes) or procedure codes (CPT codes) for clitoral phimosis or the lysis procedure for clitoral phimosis. Proper codes ensure that patients receive adequate treatment and are charged appropriately for medical services.”

https://t.co/n6bqPRGss6

[Things I Learned Researching Sex @Things1Learned]

Just in case you can’t find @MediClit, try going to https://t.co/DriFOXFpku

She’s not deleted or blocked. She’s shadow banned.

Her message about clitoral anatomy is CRUCIAL.

[Jessica Pin @jess_ann_pin]

Twitter is hiding my account.

[Jessica Pin @jess_ann_pin]

According to @Medscape, 69% of women in the @Gynodiversity Project dataset had “hypertrophy,” i.e.“excessive” labia minora.

Because labia “beauty standards” are often blamed on porn, let’s see how many @Fleshlight girls have hypertrophy. 😏

A thread. 🧵

https://t.co/iPdruXjjYU

[Jessica Pin @jess_ann_pin]

The point of this thread was to show that the majority of women with genitals considered attractive enough to be on sex toys for men are labeled as basically deformed by labiaplasty surgeons.

Was that not clear?

[Things I Learned Researching Sex @Things1Learned]

@get_responses I don't think it's formal research--just gathering info on a topic in its infancy.

[Things I Learned Researching Sex @Things1Learned]

Experience decreased/absent #SexualPleasure (e.g., numb genitals, muted #orgasm)? Complete an informal survey on #SexualAnhedonia!

#SexualDysfunction #PSSD #PFS #SexualDysfunction #PostSSRISexualDysfunction #PostFinasterideSyndrome #PostAccutaneSyndrome
https://t.co/ipKcHgTfKP

[Rachel S. Rubin, MD @drrachelrubin]

Help us welcome Dr. Katherine Klos to our practice! She will be offering both in person and virtual sexual medicine care. Read all about Dr. Klos in our new blog post. 🎉🎉🎉
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[Things I Learned Researching Sex @Things1Learned]

@_mooncube @DrAlrahmani Heaven forbid we support the mothers of the next generation. The generation that will be caring for us as we age. (I don’t mean kids caring for aging parents. I mean doctors, nurses, etc. caring for aging people.)

[Things I Learned Researching Sex @Things1Learned]

@SimonPopeDK @MediClit @Ingleby18 (3) Are you suggesting that childbirth is just as (or even close to as) damaging to a clitoris as it is to the introitus or pelvic floor?

[Things I Learned Researching Sex @Things1Learned]

@SimonPopeDK @MediClit @Ingleby18 Perhaps I’m stating the obvious for any women here, but (1) the introitus doesn’t have nearly as many nerve endings as the clitoris glans, and (2) are you suggesting that pain during childbirth is not a “problem”? Ever heard of the ring of fire?

[Things I Learned Researching Sex @Things1Learned]

@drrachelrubin @kjdelay1 @jfitzgeraldMD @SPuro88 @CaseySeidemanMD @ABUrology @glemack @AmerUrological Same with the belief that “female sexuality is more complex than male sexuality.” Sure, if you measure it by MALE standards.

[Anna • PSSD Scandinavia @anna11bella]

I have some sort of libido. I am in a happy relationship, but because of SSRIs which I took and discontinued over 6 years ago, I have numb genitals and anorgasmia. I feel mentally aroused but nothing happens physically.

This is not something anyone should have to deal with.

[rosie @ROSIE_PSSD]

@ImSooooOverIt @TGAgovau The TGA also doesn’t talk about the fact that SSRI antidepressants cause permanent PSSD in some people. Thousands of people are suffering from this life ruining condition!

@PSSDNetwork
@Knocky_Bird

[Canadian PSSD Society @PSSDCanada]

"PSSD is a medical condition that persists after antidepressants are discontinued.
An extensive field review describes its symptoms as causing 'substantial and prolonged suffering'.”
https://t.co/uHEDwryi9N

[PSSD Hilfe Deutschland e. V. @PSSD_Germany]

#Antidepressants can cause #genital_numbing that persists long after quitting the medication. #Genital_numbing is not a symptom of #depression or #anxiety. It appears uniquely associated with the use of medications such as #SSRI-s. #PSSD #Post_SSRI_Sexual_Dysfunction

[Expose big pharma @Pharmageddon24]

@JennBossio It’s a good sign that more papers and articles about PSSD are being published recently. Please consider following @PSSDNetwork for updates on research and to support the mission of informed consent.

https://t.co/yULoJwx2Ev

[Expose big pharma @Pharmageddon24]

@tafsthetrad SSRIs can also cause permanent PSSD, the first case of which was recorded in 1991, so I have no idea why the medical establishment considers them safe and effective.

https://t.co/yULoJwx2Ev