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YANB Bonus Content! - Dr. Kelly's Webinar to the MS Society May 14, 2021

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I have too much content so I need to start releasing more than once a week! Eeek! What a good problem to have! This week I did a live webinar to the Multiple Sclerosis society about Sexuality - specifically female but I do talk about viagra (okay I just mention it once). It is a whirlwind talk and I do some great Menopause and Hormone myth busting at the end during the Q&A. This talk applies to everyone! Not just those living or caring for people with MS. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message

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71. Viva La Vulvar Expert! Dr. Krapf May 09, 2021

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Dr. Jill Krapf is a gynecologist specializing in vulvovaginal disorders in Washington DC. She is prominent on IG @jillkrapfmd and you can find her at vulvodynia.com

Dr. Krapf is active in research and has published chapters and peer-reviewed articles on vulvodynia, vulvar dermatoses, and hypoactive sexual desire disorder. She is Associate Editor for the Journal of Sexual Medicine, as well as for the textbook Female Sexual Pain Disorders, 2nd Edition.

What is the vulva?

What is vulvar pain and what are the causes?

Myths on social media

Where should a woman start if she has vulvar pain?

Tips for women with vulvar pain when it comes to sex?

What is “pelvic floor dysfunction”?

What prompted you to go to social media with your message?

Tips for women who aren’t sexually active but are looking to partner up soon?

“uti” after sex – talk about when this is NOT a UTI

I recently saw a young women with vaginal discharge x 5 years. She had been told by her friends that it wasn’t normal, had a good extensive workup by a gyn clinic. Can you comment on what is normal “down there”.

CBD suppositories and lubricants

On that note, can you talk about the care and maintenance of the vulva/vagina.

She talks about what it is like to write a book! So Cool!

When Sex Hurts https://amzn.to/2R771DE

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#70 - Common stories for a sex coach, how to communicate with your partner, and a very brief not scary description of kink May 01, 2021

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Episode #70!!! OMG!

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This is our April live recording and I was so happy to have Dr. Sonia Wright, the Midlife Sex Coach, on to share some FAQ with me!

So many great coaching topics, how to think and communicate about your intimate relationship with your partner, some hormone questions at the end, and a brief intro to kink.

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Desiring Female Desire - Round two with Dr. Goldstein Apr 25, 2021

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We talk about Dr. Goldstein's book, “Reclaiming Desire” – why he wrote it.

https://amzn.to/3mZbILn

His take on female desire.

Masters and Johnson’s model of sexual activity

Pearlman model of sexual function – Inhibition and Excitation

Rosemary Basson “circular” model of sexual function

Global versus situational low desire.

What is the role of estrogen and desire?

Addyi and Vyleesi as medications for low desire

He is working on a topical Sildenafil for women.

I have a lot of doctors and providers listen to the podcast – tips for them when a patient brings up desire or pain concerns?

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When Sex Hurts: Vulvodynia and Lichen Sclerosis expert Dr. Goldstein Apr 18, 2021

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Dr. Goldstein is a gynecologist specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction, vulvar disorders and female sexual health and dysfunction. He is an author, engaging speaker and world traveler (before COVID). You can find him at www.vulvodynia.com

My story on my connection with Dr. Goldstein

How did he become an expert in vulvas – and tell us what the vulva is.

As many as 40 percent of women who suffer from pain with sex won't seek medical care. And most medical professionals are still in the dark when it comes to women's sexual pain.

The viscous pain cycle

Let’s talk about your book, “When Sex Hurts”

Why he wrote it

https://amzn.to/3tFvn5P

What is vulvodynia?

Are there any “easy fixes” for vulvodynia?

What is lichen sclerosis.

What is the role of estrogen and lichen sclerosis?

Should women use steroids and estrogen cream for life?

The importance of local vaginal estrogen in preventing UTI

Menopause lasts a lifetime

My “not natural” rant!

Testosterone for women’s health

Can you talk about the role of hormonal birth control, hormone effects, and pelvic pain and dyspareunia?

Low dose birth control for early menopause

What is the role of trauma and abuse in pelvic pain?

His other book: Female Sexual Pain Disorders https://amzn.to/3x6FXoc

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Faking It, Libido Myths, and Filling up Your Piggy Bank - A Superhero Dressed as a Doctor Apr 11, 2021

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This is pure gold. Funny, quick and wicked smart, Dr. Stephanie Hart joins me today to talk everything libido!

She is a family doctor in Canada who specializes in sexual health and now that Is her full time practice! Foothills Sexual Function Clinic.

www.sexualfunctionclinic.com

We met on a FB group! We connected when I posted a picture of “A Clinicians guide to systemic sex therapy’

Share your path about how you got to this point in your career.

What is the most common sex issue between couples?

What is anorgasmia? Options?

What myths do non-gender conforming or non-straight couples have?

What is a myth that men have about women’s sexual function? - - -

What is a myth that women have about men’s sexual function? - - -

The analogy of “the piggy bank”

Love Languages

Sharing a sexual success story

https://mojoupgrade.com/

Chore-play!

How can a man help a female partner who struggles with desire?

Talk to us about menopause and sex – myths or special considerations.

How should we talk to our partners about sex?

What to do if a man has low desire or doesn’t want to talk to his partner about sex?

What is your opinion on “scheduling sex”

What are your tips or “must do list” for a woman with low libido.

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#66 - Sexual Dysfunction Expert and More! Apr 04, 2021

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Sexual dysfunction expert!

Today I am so excited to talk to Dr. Sophocles.

She is a gynecologist and sexual medicine specialist practicing in Princeton NJ.

She appears regularly on the radio program Sirius XM Doctor Radio.

She sees women for menopause and sexual dysfunction concerns as well as general gynecology.

You can find her at www.princetongyn.com

Welcome!

How did you get into menopause and sexual dysfunction treatment?

Why do you think sexual dysfunction is so common?

Biggest misconception about menopause that you see?

Talk about perimenopause – when does it start?

How do you transition a woman from birthcontrol/IUD to menopause hormones?

When is the right time age wise to start hormones?

How long can women be on hormones now?

Can hormones help sex lives?

Do you have any favorite non-hormonal vaginal moisturizers? @femmepharma

Lichen Sclerosis Resources

Let’s talk about vaginal lasers. How do you incorporate them into a woman’s plan?

Tips for keeping sexually active in the mid-life?

What’s in the future for you with this work?

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Hostage negotiation skills, "early menopause", and sunscreen and seatbelts for your pelvis! My 65th podcast and first LIVE recording! Mar 28, 2021

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Here is my first ever live podcast recording! I answer some IG follower’s questions about menopause and then I bring on Dr. Jessica Krant, dermatologist and functional medicine physician and vegan to discuss gut health, exercise, and how a healthy body is good for a healthy sex life.

Hostage negotiating communication tips

How to deal with the thought, “the other person is the whole part of the problem”

Learning about trying to control others. Our manuals for other people.
How not to base our happiness on how other people behave.

What is “young menopause” and life expectancy data on hormone replacement therapy in “young menopause”

Have you ever asked yourself “why do I want to have sex”?

Hormones at your doctor office. Different types.

Review of vaginal estrogen versus systemic.

FDA approved bioidentical estradiol. What does bioidentical mean?

NAMS 2017 guidelines on stopping hormones – what is the evidence for stopping and when?

Tips and options on irritation with vaginal estrogen creams.

Sunscreen and seatbelts for the pelvis – vaginal estrogen!

Why we think there is such an interest in menopause right now.

How sex is a vehicle for personal growth

“You learn what you are accidentally tolerating”

The point is the journey!

#Ellen – become the person worthy of getting on Ellen!

Veganism and skin care

The gut and mental health. Serotonin is created in the gut – say what!!

How exercise is anti-aging!

Book discussed – Never Spit the Difference – Chris Voss

www.instagram.com/drkranttheskinmd

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Am I Normal? Anatomy and Bladder Issues - A Conversation with a Urogynecologist Mar 21, 2021

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Dr. Sarah Boyles is an expert urogynecologist (FPMRS) with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She manages her successful group practice, publishes widely in her field and creates national FPMRS quality standards. For years, she has heard her patients regret not knowing more about their bladder function and wishing this information was easier to find outside of a doctor’s office. Recognizing the need for great pelvic floor education in the real world, she has recently pivoted to creating quality content for women that is easy to obtain through electronic resources.

https://www.instagram.com/thewomensbladderdoctor/

https://thewomensbladderdoctor.com/

What is a urogynecologist?

How do i know I am normal? (anatomy wise)

Why is this such a common question these days

What would make me abnormal

Talking about bladder leakage, a huge quality of life problem for women. Women with bladder leakage are less sexually active.

We talk about the two main types of bladder leakage in women – stress and urge incontinence

impact of treating incontinence on sexuality and a woman's quality of life

leaking DURING intercourse - a big deal!

Vulvar tears during vaginal delivery and muscle injury

How to talk to your doctor about your bladder

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A Modern Guide to Women's Intimacy Mar 14, 2021

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A Modern Guide to Women’s Intimacy Dr. Jennifer Jane Roelands interviews Dr. Casperson Why aren’t we talking about female intimacy? Bringing neuroscience and urology together to understand sex and desire. What kind of sex education did you get in school or in life and is that serving us? How do we talk to young people about their bodies? Tips and tricks. Tips for focusing on the present in order to focus on your sexual self. Brain training! Why context matters for women. Brain science! Why alcohol does to the brain – not all good, not all bad. Let’s talk about scheduling sex. Why orgasms are good for you. Why making sex a “to do list” isn’t great for desire. Advice for new relationships: talk about sex! Menopause and changing sexual concerns. Sleep deprivation is horrible for libido When to see a physician When to see a sex therapist Wrapping it up with desire mismatch! The Vagina Bible by Dr. Jen Gunter. https://amzn.to/30GlHuL Becoming Cliterate by Dr. Laurie Mintz. https://amzn.to/38EV2TD Come as you Are by Emily Nagoski, PhD. https://amzn.to/38CizEI https://www.meetrosy.com/ www.aasect.org Find Dr. Roelands at https://wellwomanmd.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message

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