Sex Care is Self Care
SEX CARE IS SELF CARE is a podcast by the SHE+ Foundation. This podcast empowers listeners to take charge of their sexual health, with up-to-date information on a wide variety of topics, through a sex-positive lens. Patty Brisben, Founder of Pure Romance, uses her decades of experience in the field to lead the conversation with acclaimed experts who sit on the SHE+ Medical Advisory Board, along with current sexual health and wellness professionals. There’s no better way to practice self-care than to care for your sexual health. To submit questions, ideas, and listener feedback, email: info@sheplusfoundation.com
Episodes
51 episodes
SHE+ 50 | Navigating from the Frontlines with Dr. Vaccaro & Dr. Iglesia
In this episode, members of the SHE+ Foundation Medical Advisory Board, Dr. Christine Vaccaro & Dr. Cheryl Iglesia, join SHE+ Founder and Chairwoman Patty Brisben for a dialogue on the current state of women's sexual health. To...
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SHE+ 49 | Navigating from the Frontlines - with Dr. Althof & Dr. Connor
In this episode, members of the SHE+ Foundation Medical Advisory Board, Dr. Karen Connor & Dr. Stan Althof join SHE+ Founder and Chairwoman Patty Brisben for a thoughtful dialogue on the current state of women's sexual health. ...
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SHE+ 48 | Navigating from the Frontlines with Dr. Kingsberg & Dr. Mikkilineni
In this episode, members of the SHE+ Foundation Medical Advisory Board, Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg & Dr. Anita Mikkilineni (loving called by her patients, "Dr. Mickey") join SHE+ Founder and Chairwoman Patty Brisben for a heartfelt dialogue on th...
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SHE+ 47 | Sexual Violence & Sexual Health with Sarah Klein and Lauren Hueber
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Sex Care Is Self-Care, host Patty Brisben sits down with two remarkable women: marriage and family therapist Lauren Brisben Hueber (MS, MFT) and attorney and survivor-advocate Sarah Klein (JD).&nb...
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SHE+ 46 | Protect Your Kids: Talking About Body Safety with Sarah Klein
In this episode of "Sex Care is Self-Care," Founder of the SHE+ Foundation Patty Brisben welcomes special guest, Sarah Klein, renowned attorney and advocate for survivors of CSA and sexual violence. Sarah shares her personal experience as a sur...
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SHE+ 45 | "You Are Not Broken" with Dr. Kelly!
On this episode of Sex Care is Self Care, SHE+ Foundation Founder and Chairwoman Patty Brisben sits down with Dr. Kelly Casperson - a urologist, sex-pert, and author of the book, "You Are Not Broken: Stop Should-ing All Over Your Sex Life."&nbs...
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SHE+ #44 | Breaking the Silence: Living and Coping with Endometriosis
On this episode of Sex Care is Self Care, Founder and Chairwoman Patty Brisben is joined by three wonderful women who have been impacted by Endometriosis; Erin Harris, member of the SHE+ Board of Directors, Jessica Dunham, Art Director at Cinci...
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SHE+ #43 | Trauma and Sexual Health with Lauren Hueber
In Episode 43 of Sex Care is Self Care, Patty is joined by Lauren Hueber - a licensed marriage and family therapist at Clermont Mental Health, and her daughter. As Lauren said, “The reality is, yes it’s hard to seek help, but I thi...
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SHE+ #42 | FOUNDATION Rebrand & The Future Of Sexual Health
We have rebranded! The Patty Brisben Foundation for Women's Sexual Health is now the SHE+ Foundation! Get ready to hear from our founder, Patty Brisben, about the rebrand, how the SHE+ Foundation is ready to meet the moment, and how...
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SHE+ #41: Kegels: Overhyped or Necessary?
Kegels? Overhyped or necessary exercise? Why pelvic floor function is a whole-body movement.Today we're diving into the age-old debate: are Kegels essential or exaggerated?Get ready to explore why pelvic floor function is more t...
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SHE+ #40: It Takes Two to Tango – Sexual Dysfunction and Relationships
Sexual dysfunction can be a source of anxiety and shamefor the person suffering, but it can also take a toll on theirrelationship.The inability to perform may make a person feel as if they are broken andcan no longer be a go...
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SHE+ #39 Beyond the Pain: A Vulvodynia Journey
Vulvodynia, chronic pain in the vulva, affects up to 18% of women who experience pressure, burning, itching, and irritation for at least 3 months. In our latest episode of Sex Care is Self Care, Dr. Christine Vaccaro, Dr. Anita Mikkilineni educ...
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SHE+ #38 Menopause and Hormone Therapy
Menopause is a natural part of aging, but it can cause a lot of discomfort both physically and emotionally. And, the changes in hormone levels can also drastically affect a woman’s sex drive.Today, Dr. Christine Vaccaro, Dr. Rachel Rubi...
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Growing Trend: Cosmetic Gynecology of the Vulva SHE+ #37
Cosmetic Gynecology is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing subspecialties of elective surgery for women. Making physical alterations may help improve the physical appearance of the vulva, but are they safe?Today, Dr. Cheryl Igle...
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SHE+ #36 Sex on the Big Screen
We see sex depicted every day in tv and movies. Steamy shows can be a guilty pleasure often because we find these characters and their lives relatable. Today, our Medical Advisory Board members Dr. Cheryl Iglesia, Dr. Christine, Vaccaro, and Dr...
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SHE+ #35 Advocating for Affordable Treatment
Today, Dr. Cheryl Iglesia and Dr. Peggy Ye will help us understand why so many women go without the care they need and what we can do to advocate for more affordable care. For a woman experiencing severe or chronic pain, seeking treatment shoul...
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SHE+ #34 The Penis is not a Machine | Erectile Dysfunction & Relationships
Sexual intimacy is an important part of any healthy relationship, and understandably, not being able to perform can be a sensitive topic for some men and affect relationships. However, it's important to remember that having trouble getting o...
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SHE+ #32: After The Affair - Regaining Trust
Infidelity is one of life's most hurtful and difficult experiences to survive, leaving deep emotional wounds in its wake. The resulting suspicion and insecurity can lead couples into a downward spiral that could prove hard to recover from if th...
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SHE+ #31: Endometriosis
Special guest Dr. Vadim Morozov, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, joins Patty Brisben and the Medical Advisory Board to discuss Endometriosis.Learn more and donate: https://pattybrisbenfoundation.org/
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SHE+ #30: Orgasmic Difficulty
10 percent of women have never had an orgasm. For many women, even those who have had orgasms, it’s not always easy. And only about a third of women ...
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SHE+ #29: Vulvodynia
Chronic vaginal pain with no identifiable cause impacts an estimated six million women. Known as vulvodynia, this condition often goes undiagnosed despite the level of pain that not only makes intimacy difficult but makes daily life a struggle ...
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SHE+ #28: Vaginitis & Yeast Infections
Vaginitis describes various disorders that cause inflammation or infection of the vagina. These can be caused by organisms like yeast or bacteria, or by irritations from chemicals in creams or sprays. Today, we are going to talk about one of th...
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