Join us for LS Awareness Day 2026!

Living with lichen sclerosus can feel overwhelming. Many people spend years searching for answers, feeling dismissed, or trying to piece together information late at night.

This LS Awareness Day, you do not have to figure it out alone.

On Saturday, January 17, at 2:00 p.m. EST, LSSN Executive Director Kathy Ruiz-Carter will host a live screening of a masterclass by Dr. Jill Krapf, a leading vulvar specialist known for helping patients truly understand their bodies and their options.

Dr. Krapf is a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist specializing in female sexual pain disorders and Director of Jill Krapf MD, The Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders, in Tampa, Florida. She also sits on LSSN's Medical Advisory Board.

Dr. Krapf is also an educator and has a large following on Instagram, where she provides insights into vulvar health. She is also an author and researcher. She co-wrote the trade book When Sex Hurts: Understanding and Healing Pelvic Pain.

During the screening, Kathy will host a live chat to discuss key moments, address common myths, and answer questions in a supportive, judgment-free space.

What You Will Learn

This masterclass helps you move from fear to clarity, including:

How to better understand your own anatomy
The difference between skin thickening and scarring
What treatments are considered most effective and why
Honest conversation about sexual health and mental well-being
What it actually means to manage LS over time

Who This Is For

People newly diagnosed with LS
Those still searching for answers
Anyone who has lived with LS for years and still feels unsure
Supporters and loved ones who want to understand better

How This Event Works

Watch a masterclass led by Dr. Jill Krapf
Stay for a live, one-hour Q&A with Dr. Krapf
Participate in a supportive, moderated space
Ask questions live or submit them in advance

Want to submit a question in advance?

As a thank-you to our donors, we are offering priority consideration for pre-submitted questions during the live Q&A.

Monthly donors and event supporters will receive a private link to submit their questions ahead of time.

Live questions will also be welcomed during the event.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, January 17
Time: 2:00 p.m. EST
Format: Live screening with moderated chat and discussion
Cost: Free to attend
Replay: Available afterward on our YouTube channel

About Your Host

Kathy Ruiz-Carter, Executive Director of the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network, brings lived experience, compassion, and community leadership to every LSSN event. Her role during the screening is to help translate information, hold space for questions, and ensure no one feels alone.

Supporting Our Mission

This event is free because we believe education should never be a barrier.

If you feel moved to support LSSN, donations help us continue providing trusted education, resources, and awareness efforts for people living with LS.

👆 Register now to reserve your spot and share it with a friend!

The replay will be available directly after on our YouTube live events playlist.

Can't wait and want resources now, check these resources!

How can you help?

While this event and resources are free, we rely on donors to help us continue providing quality education and support. If you feel inspired or found this event helpful, please donate. Every bit helps us continue teaching and supporting people through our website, blog, videos, podcast, virtual meetups, and private support groups. It also funds our provider directory and allows us to create more events like this.

Scroll up and click the “Donate” button to make your donation now.

Thank you!

From Isolation to Empowerment: A Masterclass and Q&A with Dr. Jill Krapf

By Lichen Sclerosus Support Network

From Isolation to Empowerment: A Masterclass and Q&A with Dr. Jill Krapf

Watch. Learn. Then ask your questions live.