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@turtbean I agree. I don't think anyone should feel pressured to share, but if you feel strong enough to share, you're making it easier for the next person. If enough of us share, some day there will be no stigma around this stuff it all (it will become "normalised", as the sociologists say).

As long as our disease and its symptoms are hidden in the shadows, we're signalling to the world that they're somehow shameful.

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@northoftheborder Nothing shaming about having cancer. Even reproductive cancer. Interesting how talking about something that is uncomfortable can lead to shame reduction for either party.

@northoftheborder Yeah, but ED and incontinence are not your normal social party chit-chat. Guess we just need to find the right crowd.