Sexual Health

My first-hand sexual and reproductive health experiences: the contraceptive coil and implant, cervical screening, periods, perimenopause, and libido. Told from the point of view of a 17yrs+ sex blogger, and woman in midlife navigating a turbulent sexual health journey.

Could Labiaplasty Fix Your Sex Life? Personal Experience of Vulva Surgery

What is labiaplasty? Labiaplasty is a form of vulva surgery by vaginoplasty surgeons which changes the size, shape and look of the labia majora and/or labia minora. This may be done for increased physical comfort, self-confidence or sexual enhancement reasons.

My Positive Mirena Coil Insertion Story: How It Felt & Life With An IUD

So here it is: my Mirena Coil insertion experience, plus what happens afterwards. As with all things, your mileage may vary – but as I often find it helpful to read ‘real person’ experiences online, I wanted to share my Mirena story. I hope it enlightens you about this particular intrauterine device, how it’s inserted, what to expect, potential side effects; and that it helps you decide whether the Mirena is the right choice for you.

My Nexplanon Implant Experiences: The Subdermal Contraceptive

What is the Nexplanon implant? How does it work? Does it hurt to get it inserted? How long does it last? Does it protect against STIs? Today I’m sharing my answers to all these questions, plus my personal experiences getting the Nexplanon subdermal contraceptive inserted...