Lovering Health Center

06/10/2026

We surpassed our Spring Appeal fundraising goal -- THANK YOU! 🌸
We are so grateful to have a community that supports our work so consistently -- you really showed up for us! We are more connected than ever to our mission of s*xual and reproductive healthcare access for all!
Catch us out in the community at Portsmouth Pride on Saturday, June 20th at Strawbery Banke! We'll be there with safer s*x supplies and swag items (including vi*****rs). 😉
*xualhealth

06/08/2026

Time for a PAP TALK! 🗣️🩺🩷

A pap (or pap smear) is a screening of the cervical cells for abnormalities like cancer or pre cancer. It’s a normal and routine part of reproductive healthcare for people with cervixes!

We know that Pap smears, or any pelvic exam, can be uncomfortable, nerve wracking, or even triggering, so here are some things we want you to know:

✨YOU are in charge of your body. You can say no to ANY kind exam at any time and for any reason, and that no should always be respected. That means that even if the exam has already started, you can revoke consent at any time!

✨CONSENT requires an ongoing and open conversation. The provider doing the exam should always ask for your consent BEFORE they touch your body, as well as throughout an exam.

✨Pap smears and HPV screening are important for early detection of cervical cancer. With appropriate treatment, most people who test positive for abnormal cervical cells make a full recovery!

✨The most updated guidelines about pap smears recommend starting around age 25 and having a pap every 3-5 years if your history of pap results is normal. Talk to your healthcare provider about individual recommendations if you have a history of abnormal results!

If you want to schedule a pap smear (or any other care) at Lovering and you have questions, give us a call! ☎️ We’re always happy to talk with you, answer your questions, and provide information that can help you feel empowered to receive the healthcare you want/need! 💜 ... *xualhealth

06/03/2026

Thank you to Greenland Community Church and its congregation for collecting and delivering patient care supplies to the Lovering! These donations help keep patients healthy, nourished, and comfortable. This type of collaboration also demonstrates the strong community support for our local, independent health center. As we wrap up our Spring Appeal, we are excited by all the ways you support us. 🌸
We are 80% of the way to our $30,000 spring appeal fundraiser goal -- can you help us raise the remaining $6,000 between NOW and NH Gives on June 9th & 10th? Make a donation at the link in our bio, or go to joangloveringhealthcenter.org/donate/💜
If you've already donated, you can support us further by sharing why you support our work and encouraging others to get involved! 💪

06/01/2026

Q***r and trans people have abortions! 🏳️‍⚧️✨🌈
Lots of folks think of abortion access and q***r and trans liberation (including access to gender affirming care) as separate issues, but they are inextricably linked. 🔗 Not only are both about protecting bodily autonomy and control over your own life, but q***r and trans people have abortions, too! 🤯
The spectrums of s*x, gender, and s*xuality are wide, but a couple of possible examples include:

✨Nonbinary or transmasc folks who have uteruses and a s*xual partner that has s***m

✨A q***r cis woman who has a s*xual partner that has s***m

And while there are definitely some trans folks who can and do carry pregnancies to term, not everybody wants to and it can definitely be a source of dysphoria for some. Therefore, it’s important to identify that abortion can ABSOLUTELY be part of gender affirming care! 🩷
It’s important not to make assumptions about someone’s pregnancy risk, regardless of their own s*xuality or gender identity. At Lovering, we treat each person as an individual and work hard to be inclusive and affirming of all genders, s*xualities, s*xual practices, and experiences. You deserve s*xual healthcare that makes you feel seen and heard! Happy Pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🤍🩵🤎🖤
*xualhealth

05/29/2026

Wrapping up May with one last installment of MAYbe it's Menopause! 🌸
❌MYTH: Feeling more emotional during menopause is "just how you are".
✅FACT: Hormonal shifts can directly impact mood, anxiety, and irritability -- it's physiological, not personal.

❌MYTH: Once the period stops, symptoms go away.
✅FACT: Symptoms can continue for years after menopause if not treated.

❌MYTH: Menopause only affects the physical body.
✅FACT: Menopause can affect sleep, mood, memory, and overall quality of life -- not just physical symptoms.

If you're experiencing uncomfy symptoms related to perimenopause or menopause, you're note alone and you DON'T have to suffer in silence. Call Lovering today at (603) 436-7588 to schedule an appointment to talk about managing your symptoms and improving comfort and quality of life! 💜
*xualhealth

05/26/2026

THANK YOU for making our Menopause Dance Party a success! 🪩🥵
Last Thursday we danced the night away (until 9pm) to tunes by j_skooch to celebrate and raise awareness for perimenopause and menopause. We were joined by staff, board members, community supporters, and people who just want to DANCE (but not too late 😴). Thanks again to kennebunksavings for sponsoring the event! 🎉
Menopause is part of life for many people, but you do not have to suffer with symptoms in silence. Give us a call at (603) 436-7588 to address your symptoms and improve daily comfort. 💜
Looking for ways to support Lovering and our work? Our Spring Appeal fundraiser is STILL ON! You can make a donation at the link in our bio, by mail, or by visiting joangloveringhealthcenter.org/donate/ 💕

05/25/2026

Closed today, open tomorrow! ✨
If you are a recent abortion patient experiencing any warning symptoms, please call (603) 436-7588 and stay on the line to be connected to our answering service. 💜
*xualhealth

05/20/2026

Time for another installment of MAYbe it's Menopause! 🌸
❌MYTH: You're too young to be in perimenopause or menopause in your early 40s.
✅FACT: Perimenopause often starts in the early to mid-40s, sometimes even late 30s.

❌MYTH: Menopause symptoms are just part of life you have to accept.
✅FACT: Many evidence-based treatments are available that can make a meaningful difference in symptom relief and quality of life.

❌MYTH: A person who has periods can be sure menopause is coming when their period stops.
✅For people who have periods, the first sign is a change in the cycle -- even subtle changes in the period can be early signs of perimenopause.
Join us THIS Thursday, May 21st at for our Menopause Dance Party! 🪩 Hot flashes. 🥵 Cool music spun by . Leave by 9! 😴 Get tickets here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/chefocho/event/leaveby9/ 🔗
*xualhealth

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

📣TRANS FOLKS DESERVE TO LIVE📣
A little over a week ago, Juniper Blessing, a trans woman enrolled at the University of Washington, was murdered in her off-campus housing. We are full of sorrow, disgust, and anger that Juniper's life was cut short. She deserved safety, love, and to grow old however she chose.
While the U.S. government is now claiming that trans folks and their allies are somehow a threat to national security, trans folks, particularly trans women, are subjected to physical, psychological, and emotional violence at increasingly disturbing rates. In general, trans people are over FOUR TIMES more likely to experience violent crime than cis people. The "trans agenda" is literally just that we want trans folks to live freely and enjoy the same safety as folks of less marginalized identities (healthcare, stable housing, employment and educational opportunities, etc.).
Lovering is proud to offer gender affirming care for folks ages 18+ and we will always fight for the right of ALL trans folks to access the healthcare they want and need. As an all q***r care staff we are sick of "in memoriam" posts -- what we desperately wish is for trans people to live safely without fear of violence. Our commitment to inclusive s*xual healthcare and gender affirming care is stronger than ever.
Juniper was a budding scientist, a talented and passionate vocalist, and a beloved friend and family member. She was loved, and she will be mourned by folks who knew her and folks who didn't. Trans people deserve to live.