Hi there! I’m Rachael Rose (she/her) and I’m a Certified Sex & Relationship Coach and Educator. I’m also chronically ill/disabled, queer, neurodivergent (ADHD), and polyamorous. Learn more about my coaching services, workshops, and sex education work at: Hedonish.com

How are you benefiting by waiting to tell someone? If it helps YOU feel more comfortable, great! But, if you’re hoping that waiting means that they’ll “like you enough” to overlook your chronic illness/disability, reconsider if this is the right strategy.

You do NOT need to tolerate being treated as less than because of your chronic illness or disability. You're no more of a burden than anyone else—you're just a normal person who's life is just as complex as everyone else's, even if your complexities are health-related.

Lube makes sex better (yes, really). There's a lot of lubes on the market, and many contain ingredients you'll want to avoid, but here's a quick overview of the types of lubes available on the market. For more sex ed content, visit: hedonish.com/

Yeast infections suck… a lot—but this stigma that they’re so “gross” is a bit dramatic, isn’t it? As if having an uncomfortable infection isn’t bad enough, we’re also supposed to feel ashamed to have it? hedonish.com/yeast-infection…

It's important to let your personal needs be known to your partner in order to feel valued and seen. This communication will make your relationship stronger and happier in the long run! . [ALT TEXT: What Do You Need From Your Partners To Feel Valued And Seen?]

Give yourself the same love and kindness that you share with the world. . What's one compliment you can give yourself today? . [ALT TEXT: Everytime You Compliment Someone Else, Give Yourself One Too]

Bisexual individuals often experience #biphobia from both LGBTQ+ and heterosexual folks, and statistically have higher rates of mental and physical health issues and substance abuse than monosexual folks (heterosexual/gay/lesbian).

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This is something I've thought about countless times since my friend said it because he's completely right. My partner and others close to me always know when I'm sick/having an allergic reaction even when I'm putting on an Oscar-winning performance as a "healthy" person.

Lube makes sex better (yes, really). You can fuck longer without getting sore, it reduces friction and the odds of a condom/barrier breaking, and it feels better! Needing lube, or wanting it, isn't shameful—it's normal!

What's the last thing you thought about your body? Was it kind? If not, it's time to start paying your body the respect it deserves. . Self love is critical in day to day life. I challenge you to give yourself 3 compliments (or more) TODAY!

Want to check out some of the podcasts I've had the opportunity to be a guest on? I made it easy for you and put together a Spotify playlist of some of my favorites here: spoti.fi/41eqpNL

Most of us don’t have the $1000's needed to access medical/ scientific research the journals. But while there are countless ways that money is a barrier to getting proper medical care, getting ahold of the research info you need isn't: hedonish.com/free-journal-ar…

Include visibly and invisibly #disabled in any conversations around inclusivity and diversity—disabled people exist in all other marginalized communities too!

All teenagers should have access to sex/HIV education that is medically accurate and can help them make informed decisions moving forward. Read more about the topic, and what can be done to make change here: guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/ab… .

45% of US adults have at least one chronic health condition—and it, in one way or another, likely impacts their sex life too.

Here's yet another reason you might have gotten misdiagnosed as an AFAB person w/ #ADHD: Dr. Ellen Littman says, "Hormones also mediate the emotional volatility of adolescent girls, exacerbating observable anxiety and depression, which can easily lead to misdiagnosis."

Let those who aren't a good fit opt out before your feelings are involved. They're not going to become the person you need just because you want them to be. Safe yourself the hurt and feelings of rejection—you deserve so much better than that.

A theme I see with my chronically ill/disabled clients is how internalized ableism leaks into every aspect of life, but especially so in relationships. You do not need to feel "lucky" to be in a relationship with someone who isn't giving you the kindness and respect you deserve.

Easy ways to reduce harm and start making spaces more accessible to folks with fragrance sensitivities: 1) Skip perfume, cologne, axe, etc. 2) Use a fragrance-free detergent 3) Avoid deodorant marketed toward men (it's heavily scented) hedonish.com/accessibility-f…