Food Allergies and Drugs, Dating, Sex, Plastic Surgery, Drinking, and Other Taboo Topics

Real problems that require real discussion. Fortunately, I am not shy to chat. These posts contain mature subject matter.

Sex Ed And Dairy 101

Do you have to consider your food allergies in regards to sex, birth control, lube? Guest writer and food allergy adult Emma Berglund tackles this subject in detail and without any awkwardness in this post based on her life experiences with anaphylactic dairy and egg allergy.

Food Allergy And Drugs: Some Important Points To Consider

Okay yes, doing drugs is not great in general… but what about if you have anaphylactic food allergies? In this post, I dive into how I started thinking about this topic after watching a heist movie as a kid, and how it led me down a rabbit hole of research into whether or not there are specific things to consider about drugs in regards to food allergies.

What It's Really Like To Get A Rhinoplasty - Food Allergy and Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery is a taboo topic on a good day. As an adult with multiple life threatening food allergies, it was a bit of a mission to undergo a rhinoplasty, ensuring that my numerous medications and anaesthetic were safe and that the surgeon and his staff were all aware and informed of my allergies. In this video post I walk you through the whole process, which I video journalled along the way. Also included is a follow-up 5 month post-op check in video to answer further questions.

The Itch Podcast - Dating, Alcohol, and Food Allergies

Kortney and Dr. Payel Gupta interviewed myself and Dan (of The May Contain Blog) about our experiences dating, going to parties, being risky teenagers/young adults, and drinking with food allergies.

The Less Panic, More Peace Podcast: Dating, University, and Party Culture

I was interviewed about my experiences as a teen and young adult with food allergies; dating, university party culture, what happened when someone kissed me after drinking milk, and more.

Kiss Me Kill Me: Relationships And Allergy Anxiety

Guest writer, Emma Berglund, shares her insights on relationships and dating with food allergy, and the anxiety that can come with it.

Kiss Me, Kill Me/Part 2

Guest writer, Emma Berglund, shares her insights on relationships and dating with food allergy, and the anxiety that can come with it. Part 2.

Should Your Partner Eat Your Allergens?

This is a hotly debated topic among those with food allergies, so of course I made a video about it. I filmed a real night (before pandemic) with myself and my husband, and how we manage allergies in our home. It includes a rare glimpse of my husband where he demonstrates how he keeps allergens separate at home. The video also discusses different rationales, scenarios, and important points to consider.

The Swirling Mind Of A Hopeless Romantic

Guest writer, Nicole Ciuppa of Nutritionally Nicole, shares her experiences with dating and life with food allergies.

Released Into The Wild: Managing Your Allergies On Your Own

Eventually we all have to go out on our own and learn to manage our allergies independently.

I'll Never Go Out To Dinner With You

Going out to dinner with food allergies can be pretty different than going out to dinner without food allergies. Read more about it in this thought piece.

Do Food Allergies Get Easier To Manage As You Get Older?

As people with food allergies we are often told that it will get easier as we get older. But does it really? I think not. It just changes shape, and presents new challenges and successes as time goes on.