What does yoga have to do with sexual health? The practice of yoga can have a wonderful impact on your sexual health for several reasons: mindfulness, focus, regulation of the of our nervous system, strength, flexibility and balance of Read More …
Category: Sexual Health
Why Do I Practice Pelvic Physical Therapy?
Why do I practice Pelvic Physical Therapy? Here’s a question that I receive almost every week in my clinic from patients: “How and why did you get into the practice of pelvic physical therapy?” How I got into this work Read More …
What is a Sex Counselor?
When you think of a sex counselor some interesting Images may come to mind; indeed, sex is a loaded, sensitive and often uncomfortable topic to discuss with a healthcare professional. Statistics show that physicians spend very little if any, time Read More …
Sex, Chocolate MENOPA–USE in The Register Guard!
Sex, Chocolate and MENOPA– USE event is just two days away! The evening includes a panel of women’s health professionals here to help us discover both the pleasures of menopause and answers to common challenges. Handcrafted truffles, Territorial wine, demos, prizes Read More …
Sex, Chocolate and Menopause: Friday March 7th, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Menopause is like an undesirable relative that arrives at your doorstep unannounced, becomes more irritating with time, and overstays her welcome. Menopausal symptoms can be both physical and emotional, fortunately there is help! Come with your friends (partners are also Read More …
Is Your Gynecologist Right for You?
Finding the right gynecologist can sometimes be a lengthy and frustrating process. Whether you’re dealing with birth control choices, painful intercourse, pelvic pain in general, or incontinence issues, Dr. Jennifer Gunter, an obstetrician-gynecologist, outlines six red flags that may warn Read More …
Yes, You Should Tell Your Gynecologist That!
Are you sleeping with more than one person? Experiencing painful intercourse? Having episodes of urinary or fecal incontinence? Do you smoke, even occasionally? Has your medical history changed? Are you taking new medications? Are you and your partner experiencing trouble in Read More …
You Don’t Have to Live With Vaginal Pain
Vaginal discomfort and pain are common occurrences, affecting millions of women and interfering with their quality of life. Often times, women don’t speak up, and if they do, are commonly told nothing can be done. There are, however, many treatment options Read More …
Excruciating pain during sex takes physical and emotional toll on many women.
Pelvic pain and vulvodynia are more common than you might think. Fortunately, it is usually very treatable. Watch this video from ABC interviewing Dr. Andrew Goldstein about the challenging issue of vulvodynia. Click Here to view the video.
Self-esteem, empathy make for better sex
“Sexual health includes sexual well-being, and sexual enjoyment is an important part [of that],” said study researcher Adena Galinsky, of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “How people interact and their ability to listen to each other and take Read More …