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It appears my boyfriend has ED or some other type of anorgasmia, and I'm trying to figure out the most supportive way to tackle this together. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 12:14 AM - 9 answers

That is, what are things like a few years after you first realized there was a problem and started speech therapy and/or early intervention? [more inside]
posted by thewrongparty at 8:41 PM - 13 answers

I am curious about donating stem cells when I have not been diagnosed with any autoimmune disorders. [more inside]
posted by aetg at 1:20 PM - 3 answers

Is there an all in one body soap that won't flare me up? [more inside]
posted by fantasticness at 9:19 AM - 5 answers

I work 50-60 hours on my feet and its wrecking my body. I'm sick of buying >$50 shoes that I wear for a month only to discover that they just make my body wonky in new and exciting ways. Yes I've tried danskos. Yes, I've tried pretty much everything in the Superfeet and Sole lines of inserts. Yes, my place of work has those squishy mats, and I am always sure to use them. What's my next step? I'm sick of hurting. [more inside]
posted by Grandysaur at 9:11 AM - 24 answers

I'm having laparoscopic surgery next week to remove some ovarian cysts & my fallopian tubes (and to check for endometriosis). I'd like to hear from folks who've had this kind of surgery in the past, particularly around how to make the recovery as smooth and pleasant as possible. [more inside]
posted by terretu at 5:58 AM - 22 answers

Elderly male relative has advancing dementia and needs heavyduty continence products. Suggest good brands? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:36 AM - 5 answers

I've heard people talk about mold spores spreading around or "reactivating" after a period of dormancy, but can't find much hard facts on this. A specific experience I wonder about regards mold spreading over my life after I left the windows in my car open during a rain storm. [more inside]
posted by Jon44 at 5:01 PM - 6 answers

I'm getting ready to move to another country where I do not speak the language and have no friends/family. I'm excited for the move from a professional perspective, as it's a good opportunity at the university I'll be attending, but as the move approaches, I'm becoming more and more anxious (more details in extended explanation). Does anyone who has made a big move alone have any useful coping strategies? I'd also be interested in any books that come to mind as being relevant or helpful (fiction or non-fiction) in such a situation. [more inside]
posted by unid41 at 1:26 PM - 12 answers

I would like to optimize my lifting routine to get stronger and/or bigger. I've never been a member of a gym (and I will not join a gym), so what I'm able to do is limited to the equipment I have on hand (dumbbells, an adjustable weight bench, a pull-up/dip tower), and the fact that I do not have a spotter. I've been pretty happy with my gains, but I'm seeking any advice. I'm 5'8, early 30s, male, 135 lbs. [more inside]
posted by Luminiferous Ether at 1:18 PM - 6 answers

Have an ambulance bill bounced back and forth between auto insurance and health insurance for so long that now both claim they don't have to pay. [more inside]
posted by French Fry at 1:28 PM - 3 answers

Writing for friend who has T score of 2.9. Physician recommends Fosomax. Friend would prefer to address this through diet, or other alternative approach, if possible. [more inside]
posted by elf27 at 12:21 PM - 11 answers

YANMD. I was planning to start on Accutane this week but before I could do this I had to take a blood test showing my liver enzymes and triglycerides were at normal levels. My results came back and the numbers were higher than they should be, so the doctor had me do another set of labs. The numbers were still elevated. [more inside]
posted by rbf1138 at 1:22 PM - 6 answers

I have a small circular white boil-like thing on my lower lip (pictures here). What is this (is this just a pimple?), and should I do anything about it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:56 AM - 10 answers

There have been a lot of stressors in my life for years now, but I have been Handling Them. Last week I hit some kind of wall and I feel like I can't do the things I have to do anymore. Is this what people mean by a nervous breakdown? What do I do about it? More inside. [more inside]
posted by missrachael at 4:58 AM - 17 answers

My GP, while wonderful, is a bit stumped and the hair just keeps shedding. So what doctor may be next? [more inside]
posted by Crystalinne at 5:11 PM - 13 answers

Do you use body powder/dusting powder? What do you use it for? [more inside]
posted by cabingirl at 9:34 AM - 20 answers

I have anxiety, which just recently became an approved condition for medical cannabis in PA. What is an MMJ doctor going to need in terms of medical records? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:40 AM - 3 answers

Everything has been real weird with my guts for the last two months, and I can't figure out what's going on. Details under the cut area little gross, but nothing too graphic. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:39 AM - 23 answers

An elderly relative with dementia has had a rapid decline, and can no longer be cared for by their spouse. How do we go about finding a nursing home? [more inside]
posted by nouvelle-personne at 1:10 PM - 4 answers