Understanding Male Factor Infertility
40-50% of infertility issues are because of a problem with the male. And of those, only a small percentage are open about it.
Male Factor Infertility and Masculinity
The one thing I keep hearing from all of you is how the diagnosis of #malefactorinfertility causes many men to question their masculinity.
Male Factor Infertility—A Personal Perspective
Male factor infertility is quite common (some report it as high as 40-50%) of all infertility cases, yet it’s not discussed much in the support space.
My Husband During Selichot
How is that a merciful Gd? What did I ever do? All I have ever wanted in life is to be a father!’
First Person Account of Male Factor Infertility
First Person Account of Male infertility. When I started the topic of male factor infertility, a young Israeli couple offered to be interviewed about his/their experiences.
Circumstantial Infertility: Uterine Fibroid Surgery and Mental Health
We will keep sharing your stories to show people that you never know what’s going on behind closed doors and that there are many reasons why someone may not have more children - even if they desperately want more.
Navigating Circumstantial Infertility and Mental Health
People think when someone gets married, that they're going to have kids right away. But so many times, that's not what happens.
Father’s Day: Infertility and Loss Affects Men Too
To all of the men in the IWSTHAB community, we know you are hurting too.
To all of the men in the IWSTHAB community, we see you.
To all of the men in the IWSTHAB community, we see you.
And you are allowed to grieve too.
Men Struggle With Hurtful Comments Too. Here’s How You Can Come In For The Rescue
We've been sharing comments about how men feel when dealing with fertility struggles, and some definitely do not have the thicker skin that society expects of them. Here are a couple things you can say to get him out of a sticky situation.
Overcoming Silence: Our Story with Ejaculatory Dysfunction and Marriage
Within a few months of marriage, we quickly realized something was not right. Based on what we learned in chosson (groom)/kallah (bride) classes we took before marriage, things weren’t happening the way they were biologically supposed to.
Small Wins When Things Get Heavy
Give yourself credit for the little victories. They matter more than you think ❤️🩹
Seven Fertility Mantras
Seven great Fertility Amntras that can help you get through this
Termination For Medical Reasons Is Not Uncommon
TFMR (termination for medical reasons - needing to end a wanted pregnancy for health reasons of either the mother or the fetus) is NOT an uncommon pregnancy loss - It is just UNCOMMONLY TALKED about…WHY?
In This Together
To all the men and all the women: it isn’t your fault and it isn’t mine.
We are in this together.
Pretending with Endometriosis
Like many chronic illnesses, endometriosis is a lot about pretending - looking one way on the outside while struggling on the inside.
And like many other chronic illnesses, endometriosis is a medical diagnosis, but so much more.
Six Things Not to Say to Someone With Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a complex and often misunderstood condition. Many well-meaning comments can unintentionally hurt those who are struggling. Here are six things NOT to say to someone with endometriosis.
Grief With Surrogacy
Surrogacy gives many people the opportunity to grow their family when they otherwise couldn’t have and bring them the greatest joy. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t grief and loss throughout the process.
Thoughts When You Consider Surrogacy
Let’s take a look into all the complex thoughts one has while they are considering moving forward with surrogacy.
Unsolicited Advice
We hope this doesn't need to be said about a surrogacy journey or *any* other kind of fertility challenge...
Less advice and more support, k?