Listen "Episode Twenty: Beyond the Bedroom: Intimacy, Confidence, and Chronic Illness"
Episode Synopsis
Disclaimer: This episode includes open and honest conversations about sex and intimacy. Listener discretion is advised, and we encourage you to tune in when you feel comfortable engaging with this topic.Intimacy is about so much more than sex; but living with a chronic illness can make every part of it complicated. In this episode, Samantha chats with Ali DiGiacomo, where they dive into the unspoken realities of intimacy and chronic illness; from navigating medical challenges that affect sexual health to building confidence, self-love, and connection.They explore why open communication with partners matters, how self-care practices can help reignite desire, and the importance of normalizing conversations about intimacy in the chronic illness community. Whether it’s emotional closeness, physical intimacy, or self-pleasure, this conversation encourages listeners to see sexual well-being as a vital part of overall health.Because intimacy isn’t just about what happens in the bedroom; it’s about reclaiming confidence, connection, and joy in every form.Ali's IG: @anotherdaywithra
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