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TLLC Blog Posts

TLLC's blog is moving!

In January, 2023, TLLC partnered with Lichen Sclerosus Support Network (LSSN). This means my new 2023 blog posts will be published on LSSN’s page. For full details on what the partnership entails, watch this video.

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How to Exercise with Lichen Sclerosus, Pt.1

This will be a two-part blog piece. I began by describing my exercise routine until the point where I received a diagnosis and how I reacted afterward. In my next post, I explain what I learned about exercise and Lichen Sclerosus, and how I brought back one of the things I love most: exercise.

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When To Step Back From Dilators

In this post, I share more from my journey with dilators. Specifically, I touch on when i realized I needed to take a break from dilators, and advice for when you may similarly need to step back.

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Introduction to Dilators: The Basics

In this post, I introduce dilators and my experience with them. I touch on what they are, how I was instructed to use them, and my experience using them with my pelvic floor physiotherapist.

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Physiotherapy for Painful Sex

This post looks at my first appointment with a pelvic floor physiotherapist for my Lichen Sclerosus and painful sex. I discuss how to find a pelvic floor physiotherapist, what to expect during the appointment, and important things I learned.

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Whose Sex Life is Better?

In this post, I focus on the functional aspect of the vulva and vagina, namely, their ability for sexual function and pleasure. I discuss the mental health aspect of comparing your sex life to those of others and how to help overcome it.

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Painful Sex: The Journey of my LS Diagnosis

In this post, I dive into the details of my diagnosis and what it entailed. I highlight some of my red flags (i.e., painful sex). I discuss when and how painful sex started for me, how I dealt with it mentally and physically, and how I finally got diagnosed.

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I am often surprised that she captures what has been on my mind.”

Jaclyn manages to put into words many of the thoughts, feelings, fears (oh, so many fears), and questions, that come with a diagnosis of LS. She captures both the physical and often more importantly the mental health aspects of learning to live with LS. Her generosity in sharing her personal journey and speaking truthfully about LS provides much needed hope and perspective
Joanne

Reading her blogs has helped me deal with LS in every way – physically, emotionally, and mentally. -Maria

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