You Are Not Broken

This was a live lecture I gave on sex and menopause.   See me and my slides in action at: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/sex-after-menopause?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile thanks to winkwinkboutique.com  for hosting me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is May’s live podcast recording with Dr. Jill Krapf and Dr. Becky Lynn @evorawomenshealth and @beckylynnmd @jillkrapfmd and @the.cvvd 1) Best way to treat period cramps 2) What is premenstrual dysphoric syndrome – OR premenstrual distress syndrome 3) When can perimenopause start 4) Cannabinoids, CBD and pelvic health and treating pain – and how tough it is to do research on this! 5) Itchy on labia but no skin changes – what could it be? 6) I had a full hysterectomy 3 years ago and have had no estrogen since (I’m assuming). Do I need this? Is this why I’ve gained weight and my libido is lower? 7) Endometriosis 8) What is PCOS? 9) How often should a woman get a pelvic exam and a Pap test AND MANY MORE! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join me as I lecture virtually for the Best Of Life Summit - and my hostest extraordinaire is Dr. Vonda Wright. Desire discrepancy, how our thoughts affect our intimacy, how we need to be in control of our experiences, not our partners.  you know, the usual! Enjoy! You can still sign up for the videos from 25 doctors and industry leaders passionate about women's lives and health.  https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright https://www.crowdcast.io/e/thebestoflifesummit/register --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I report on a paper that interviewed individuals with great sex lives.  Yes, surprise, they tended to be older!  Older and wiser!   Dr. Kleinplatz is the lead author on this 2009 paper and I run through their six-ish top traits that people with optimized sex lives share. Hint - good sex is not just the absence of dysfunction. AND - NONE of it was "I have a spontaneous sex drive"!  This is good news for all of us! http://juliacolwell.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/The-components-of-optimal-sexuality-Kleinplatz-et-al.-2009.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode #70!!!  OMG! Check out our sponsor and use code YANB15 for 15% off all three of their products! https://mysteryvibe.com/ www.instagram.com/mysteryvibe 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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices