Are you experiencing an unconsummated relationship? Is it precipitated by an undiagnosed or misdiagnosed physical condition such as vestibulodynia, vulvar pain, etc.? Are you encountering loneliness, isolation, and other barriers to intimacy?
Welcome to the community! UPWARD is Unconsummated People Working Actively to Rediscover Dreams.
Vision
- Raise awareness
- Break the silence
- Offer hope
Mission
- Provide access to resources about conditions, related symptoms, and potential causes
- Educate the medical and religious sectors
- Share stories to encourage others
Audience
UPWARD is intended primarily for heterosexual, monogamous men and women who have never been able to achieve physical intercourse. People who struggled for a long time but were ultimately able to consummate are also welcome, as their wisdom is valued.