When Dr. Serena told me I needed to put sex on hold for a year, I damn near lost it. Three months later, I can’t say I’m completely at peace with it, but I’ve accepted that healing doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process—one I have no choice but to respect.
Dr. Serena: More Than Just My OBGYN
Dr. Serena isn’t just my doctor—she’s been my go-to since I was 15. Back then, I was still going to church with my grandma, and one day, we attended a women’s health seminar where Dr. Serena was the guest speaker. My grandma, never one to be shy, walked right up to her afterward and told her everything—about my health at birth, about the things I was already dealing with as a teen, and how I needed someone who wouldn’t treat me like a science experiment.
Dr. Serena didn’t hesitate. She said yes, and from that moment on, she’s been the doctor in my life. This woman has given me every pap smear, every physical, every check-up. She’s been in my business—literally—more than any man ever has, and honestly, I wouldn’t trust anyone else.
With my body being what it is—a little different, a little more complicated—finding a doctor who actually gets it, who doesn’t make me feel like a walking anomaly, has been everything. Dr. Serena never made me feel weird or out of place. She just took care of me. And she still does.
The Reality of Healing
Three months into this, I’ve been trying my best to follow orders. I’ve cut back on caffeine (mostly), been drinking more water, and sticking to the anti-inflammatory teas she recommended. My diet? Better than it was. I make sure to get enough iron, protein, and whatever else my body needs to actually repair itself. And I’ve been taking my meds on time, no skipping, no playing around.
But some days, it’s frustrating as hell. I’ll feel fine—like I could just go back to normal—and then out of nowhere, my body reminds me that I’m still healing. And the no-sex rule? Yeah, still struggling with that one. Not just physically, but emotionally. Intimacy was always a part of how I connected, and now I have to find new ways to feel close to someone.
What’s Next?
At my last check-up, Dr. Serena was honest, as always. “You’re making progress, but we’re not rushing anything.” She gave me another three months before the next reassessment and reminded me—“Healing isn’t just about time passing. It’s about what you do with that time.”
So I’m doing what I can. I might not be perfect, but I’m keeping track, staying mindful, and trusting my body to tell me what it needs.
At the end of the day, this is my body. Complicated? Yes. Unpredictable? Absolutely. But it’s still mine. And if there’s one thing Dr. Serena has taught me over all these years, it’s that taking care of it—really taking care of it—isn’t optional. It’s a necessity.
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