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There Was Only One Solution to My Problem … Down There. It’s Opened Up Pandora’s Box.
Slate Magazine • • technology
Key Points:
- A Slate sex advice column addresses complex sexual health and relationship questions, emphasizing empathy, communication, and realistic expectations.
- One letter discusses altered vulvar sensitivity and pain following Bartholin’s gland removal surgery, with advice focusing on grief processing, exploring new sexual routines, and considering protective devices to reduce scar discomfort.
- Another letter explores challenges with vaginal penetration linked to past trauma and hormone therapy, recommending slow, sober exploration, detailed sensation tracking, and eventual professional pelvic floor therapy despite financial and scheduling constraints.
- A third letter deals with a new oral herpes outbreak in a long-term monogamous relationship, highlighting the commonality of HSV-1, the limitations of testing, and the importance of managing stress and prevention without assuming infidelity.
- The column encourages readers to seek affordable therapy, support groups, and open dialogue with partners while adapting to changes in sexual health and identity.
