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Penis implant surgery provides hope for those unable to get an erection and have penetrative intimacy with a partner. Without the worry of not being able to get it up, an implant can help you stop thinking about erectile dysfunction and focus on your pleasure and relationship instead. A penile implant is not a cosmetic surgery that helps you to last longer, but a tool to regain intimacy. Dr. Jonathan Clavell is a board certified urologist and men's sexual health expert in Houston, Texas. His practice focuses on the treatment of erectile dysfunction, low testosterone BPH and Peyronie's disease.  He is one of the highest volume surgeons in penile implant surgery, and currently trains doctors both nationally and internationally when it comes to this surgery. We cover topics like: - 2:40 What is a penile implant - 6:10 Who needs penile implant surgery and can a penile implant be removed - 9:20 When erectile dysfunction is psychological - 14:40 If a penile implant won’t work for you and disadvantages - 18:54 What

Mind, body, and function. How OT in male pelvic health concerns and sexual dysfunction can get you back to doing the things that are meaningful to you. Lainie is a Licensed Occupational Therapist who specializes in pelvic health. She embodies a holistic approach to care and considers the whole person to help them get back to what is meaningful in their life. Her goal is to help people connect with and regain function and confidence in their own bodies, especially “down there”. Lainie lives in Asheville with her husband and chocolate lab, Rio. She enjoys biking, baking, and reading and is accepting new patients at www.drsusieg.com  We cover topics like: 1:37 What is occupational therapy (OT) 4:00 OT adaptations for enhancing sexual experiences 7:10 Vibration sex toys for men 10:00 Hands-free and accessible sex toys 11:00 Positions and props for enhancing sexual experiences 12:01 Sexual health accessibility with the Bump’n Joystick 15:17 The best beginner sex toy The main concerns that occupational therapy in

Dr. Matos shares the core skill guys lack that are necessary in having a successful date after matching on an app. These skills also create a strong foundation for a long-term relationship and having passionate sex for many years to come. Dr. Greg Matos is a board-certified couple and family psychologist in Los Angeles, California. He is the founder of the charity abetterloveproject that helps people start healthier relationships from the beginning. Dr. Greg is a former Marine Corps Sergeant and recipient of the Bronze Star with Combat Valor. We cover topics like: - 1:52 Why younger men are lonelier than younger women - 4:20 It’s hard to hear this advice - 6:00 Dating app tips for guys - 6:33 Core relationship skills that guys usually struggle with - 8:40 3 practical scripts to easily connect with your partner - 13:30 Tips for your dating app profile - 18:56 Dating with chronic illness, sexual pain, or sexual dysfunction - 23:55 Relationship goals - 27:40 Discussing something difficult with your partner Dr. M

What is the role of massage therapy in treating pain and pelvic health for men with Jocelyn Kirton. Through using different pressures and techniques to manipulate muscles, massage therapy can help you get used to touch in a safe environment, learn to communicate and self-advocate for what touch is painful or what touch feels nice, and give you practice talking about sensitive health concerns. Jocelyn Kirton (she/her) is a registered massage therapist in British Columbia, Canada. She utilizes a biopsychosocial approach and with a combination of education, manual therapy, movement, and mindfulness, she is able to collaborate on creating an individual management plan for men with abdominal and pelvic pain. Jocelyn is also a strong advocate in educating registered massage therapists on the safe, evidence-based, and positive effects massage therapy can have for men with abdominal and pelvic pain. We cover topics like: - 4:00 how massage therapy can change your quality of life with pelvic pain and sexual function -

Alexandra knows what it feels like to get a call from your doctor saying, “you have Herpes;” and how to manage the physical, mental, and emotional rollercoaster ride that comes with a diagnosis. When you’re first diagnosed with an STD, it’s important to immediately educate yourself on what herpes is and what the misconceptions are. Herpes is a virus that the majority of the population has and outbreaks happen when you’re stressed or your immune system is stressed. There’s no cure for herpes, but herpes won’t kill you and can be managed. Being diagnosed with an STD or STI can feel like the earth is breaking, but you can still live a wonderful and fulfilling life: you’re more than a herpes diagnosis. Alexandra shares her experience with how to get diagnosed with herpes, manage herpes outbreaks, and communicate about STDs and STIs with future partners: from dating to getting married. We cover topics like: 3:00 How to talk with others about herpes 5:00 Coping with the emotions of an STI diagnosis and feeling sham

Men who are aware of female sexual anatomy relax more around sex and enjoy their sexual pleasure more. Why? Because they don’t have to work so hard (no pun intended) to “give” their partner an orgasm. Research shows that even in relationships, 85% of men will orgasm during sex while only 65% of women will orgasm during sex. Only 4% of women experience orgasm from only penetration, and a lot of women don’t have their first orgasm until they try a vibrator. While the entertainment industry has culturally taught us that men only orgasm from thrusting fast and hard, there are more pleasurable experiences to be discovered. There’s so much sexual freedom that comes from learning about female sexual anatomy! We cover topics like: 2:14: Why women have fewer orgasms than men and how it’s not your job to give your partner an orgasm (but tips to help you do it!) 4:30 How men can understand female anatomy to have mutual orgasms during sex 9:40 Introducing vibrators and sex toys for sex with a partner 12:30 Why vibration

Chronic pain, muscle tightness, and fatigue are common complaints for those with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS); an inherited condition that can take over 10 years to diagnose. In this episode, Libby shares why the specialty model of medical care leaves many health concerns undiagnosed. Multi-system conditions, like Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, are hard to diagnose not only because many physicians are not educated about them, but also because people with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome experience vague clusters of symptoms that don’t fit within a specific medical specialty, leaving the majority of concerns undiagnosed or left with random and overlapping diagnoses. Libby Hinsley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Yoga Therapist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, hypermobility disorders, and yoga-related injuries. She has taught yoga since 2005 and has trained yoga teachers for over a decade. We cover topics like: 2:33 Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, symptomatic hypermobility, hypermobility spe

Libsync and YouTube description Urinary incontinence is not only expensive, but also robs you of fun in life for fear of having an accident. Today’s guest, Fiona Rogers has researched the safe and highly effective results of using TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) on bladder pain and urinary incontinence. Fiona shares her knowledge with other health professionals and with us on the show. We cover topics like: 3:36 How bladder concerns impact your quality of life 5:40 Using TENS for urinary incontinence 10:10 Using TENS for bladder pain and pelvic pain 12:00 TENS unit recommendations 14:10 How to use a TENS for bladder concerns 16:30 TENS or neuromuscular electrical stimulation 20:00 Research on the effectiveness of TENS and how long it can take to see a change 27:30 Which health professional can get you started with TENS? 35:30 Upcoming courses for health professionals on TENS TENS works by communicating with the neural pathways that communicate with bladder spinal reflexes and your brain.

There are many, many challenges with pelvic pain that don’t happen if you sprain an ankle or have a shoulder injury that you can point to and talk about with your co-workers. With pelvic pain, it may feel hard to show others where it hurts— even a health professional, awkward to talk about it with friends or someone you love, that your morals or faith will be questioned because of religious beliefs, or that the pain will never stop. Dr. Sandy Hilton is a pain and pelvic health physical therapist currently in Chicago at Entropy Physiotherapy.  Sandy works in the clinic and online to help people with pain recover and is an international invited speaker and instructor of other health professionals.  Sandy teaches classes on manual therapy and sensory integration techniques that are purposefully non-painful and help recover tolerance to sitting, bike riding, sexual function and more! Dr. Sandy shares strategies to move through challenges with pelvic pain: Using your imagination to identify what can trigger pain

Even if the body and pain is complex, the strategies we can use to recover from pain doesn’t have to be! We’re going on a “Magic School Bus” ride (cue 1994 PBS nostalgia) to our cellular systems on the nanomolecular level. Jump to 34:40 for simple biohacks to reset a hypersensitive biological system that happens during chronic pain. “Change is inevitable, how you change is not.” Huge things are possible when we know how our body works and actively use that knowledge to make changes to our cellular systems. Mark reminds us that without trust, transformation in finding relief from chronic pain is really hard. Professor Mark Hutchinson is the Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP), an Australian Research Council Future Fellow, a Professor within the Adelaide Medical School at the University of Adelaide, and President of Science and Technology Australia, the peak body in Australia that represents 90,000 scientists. Mark explores the “other brain” and has pioneered research whic

Doing a self-examination often can help you to detect Peyronie’s disease as well as other concerns (like testicular cancer). The earlier you can detect Peyronie’s, the easier it is to treat it as a soft tissue injury. Take one minute while in the shower to: Check your balls for lumps, bumps, and changes in shape Check your penis for any bending/curvatures, rotation, or hard or calcified skin Dr. Jo Milios is a Titled Clinical Researcher and Men’s Health Physiotherapist (MACP) who has a special interest in Prostate Cancer.  Dr. Jo has presented the research findings from her PhD at many international conferences including the World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT), Asia-Pacific Prostate Cancer Conferences (APCC),  Australian (APA) & American Physiotherapy Association’s (APTA). We cover topics like: Why Peyronie's is commonly thought to be caused by penile injury or a buckling effect, yet only ~10% of men recall an incident Connection between Pyronie’s and treatment for prostate cancer or other p

Pain is just neuroscience. Your brain is calculating information 24/7 to keep you safe and alive; when it calculates the threat of danger, pain becomes a protective measure. This information is biological (like recognizing a broken bone, torn ligament, or a cut), but there are other factors the brain is calculating to make a decision on whether or not you’re in danger and need pain to rescue you. Knowing the information that both produces and reduces pain levels allows your brain to start to process pain differently. Dr. Rachel shared many of these factors and their impacts, including: Cognition (the way you think) Mood and emotions (the way you feel) Behaviors (what you do) Context and environment (where you are and who you’re with) Beliefs around how you feel What other stressors you may already have (like income, available resources, and social support you have access to) Fears (uncertainty and unknowing) Attention (what you’re focusing on) History of experiences (what has happened previously when you’ve

I love Dr. Denise’s focus on restoring quality of life and normalizing that there’s no normal in sexual function and desires for men. Instead of a disease-centered approach that puts a diagnosis in the spotlight, focusing on getting back to enjoying life with a personal approach. Dr. Denise Asafu-Adjei is a urologist with subspecialty training in sexual dysfunction and male infertility. She completed a Fellowship in Andrology at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). She will be joining the Urology Department at Loyola University in Chicago as the Medical Director of Male Reproductive Medicine. We cover topics like: The reason why men don’t seek out healthcare as often as women do Penis-performance and other cultural expectations Ultrasound and traction device therapy for Peyronie's disease When you have a concern, the first step is finding a provider you trust to get reliable and accurate answers to your questions. Men tend to be less proactive in scheduling routine appointments with physicians a

I admire and look to Dr. McCarthy as a mentor for his work to empower men to enjoy their sexuality, freedom of choice, and to challenge the pressures men have to experience sex in a specific way. Dr. McCarthy shares how leaning into sex as sharing pleasure between partners, and letting go of the emotional need for total predictability and control, can deepen your own feelings of pleasure and allow you to continue to be sexual and playful with your partner. Vulnerabilities and concerns do not define your worth, they encourage you to deepen your relationships with yourself and your partner. Living authentically is through recognizing sexual freedom is about having choice and feeling free to engage or disengage- the choice to say yes and no to sex or stimulation and to know your veto is accepted and respected. I am so proud to share Dr. McCarthy’s wisdom with you in this episode. Dr. Barry McCarthy is a board-certified clinical psychologist and diplomate in sex therapy who practiced for 42 years and taught human

It’s time to go on a sexy pleasure hunt, friends! Learn ways to help you feel empowered to navigate your sexual barriers so that you can connect with your sexual voice, identity, and freedom.    Dr. Rose Schlaff is an intimacy coach and licensed pelvic physical therapist who helps people overcome barriers to intimacy and reclaim lives that are filled with fun, fearless pleasure.   We cover topics like:  Common barriers to sexual intimacy Connecting with pleasure both in and out of the bedroom Safety and boundaries around sex and why this is important to fully step into your pleasure zone Science behind pleasure and pain Shifting from pain to pleasure Practical exercises to connect with your pleasure  FREEBIE ALERT (Get your Fun, Fearless Pleasure Guide here  https://www.bewellwithrose.com/free-goodie)   RESOURCES: Free sex and pelvic pain resources https://drsusieg.com/resources-for-pelvic-pain-in-men Online Pelvic Pain Relief Program for Men https://drsusieg.com/pelvic-pain-in-men-online-program   CONNECT

Dr. Jason Stevens is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who completed his advanced practice residency with Dr. Gronski, working primarily with men with chronic pelvic pain / chronic prostatitis. In his twelve years as a dietitian, he has worked as a clinical oncology dietitian, taught clinical nutrition in an accredited educational program for dietetics students, and is currently a full-time college educator. His research interests include advanced-level practice in the field of nutrition and dietetics, and the role of nutrition in pelvic pain.

The moments in life that bring you the most joy in your day (the things you would not skip or live without) is what grounds us and makes us feel powerful. In my conversation with Dr. Sakshi Tickoo, founder of Sex, Love, And OT, and a queer Occupational Therapist and Counselor actively working in the areas of sexuality, intimacy, relationships and mental health across lifespan, we’re reminded how there is no normal. From sex to relaxation, what does your personal pleasure practice look like? Maybe it’s your morning coffee or conversing with your partner over dinner; recognizing that pleasure is not only synonymous with sex opens up a world of possibility, play, and happiness. Dr. Sakshi also reminds us that the conversations we have with others validates our experiences, helps us become more comfortable talking about sex and sexuality, and challenges our assumptions on pleasure. Prioritizing building the intimacy and connection you have with yourself and your partner(s) is an exploration that you can do anywhe

We explore religious lenses on sexuality and pleasure. From giving ourselves permission to feel pleasurable to the fierce and genderless expression of sexuality, your body is a precious gift.Your body is asking permission to be a body and to be appreciated and loved in various expressions.We talking about the Bible and what the Catholic Church says about pleasure and sexuality. We also dive into Catholicism and vulnerabilities with sexual shame, and the reminder that sexuality is also viewed as an expression of unity and love in the Catholic Church. We also broadened this conversation to include other faith-based practices and what their perspectives are on sexuality. Dr. Mark Levand is a sexuality educator and researcher with degrees in Catholic theology. As part of his work, Dr. Levand teaches about theology, culture, and sexuality at Villanova University and he trains future sexuality educators at the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University and in the Sexual Health Certificate Progra

“Am I enough?” is a social and sexual anxiety we ruminate about. Yet, how did we get to this place of having abandoned our unconditional self-acceptance? Deepak put it beautifully when he said that: “we are at war with our own bodies and it’s desires.” Eroticism is part of breaking free from our binary thinking: of true/false ideas. Erotic intelligence, similar to emotional intelligence, is the awareness of and accepting of your emotions, what brings you physical pleasure, what brings others physical pleasure, and the connection you experience with yourself and with others. Deepak shares how you can be present as a nonjudgemental observer: starting by reflecting and noticing what you’re drawn to in the world and what repels you. Listen, and you’ll hear that you are more than enough. . Connect with Deepak at https://lotusmindfulnesscentre.com/ and deepak.j.kashyap@gmail.com .  Questions you want to ask, options you want to sort through, or deciding on what you should do? Schedule time to chat with me: https://

Joan shares how to maintain your sexuality, comfort, and dignity in older age sexuality. From being sexual with a spouse you’ve been with for years to engaging with a new partner. It’s liberating to be able to communicate that what worked in the past is no longer working, and sharing your curiosity to try something new to stay connected and find pleasurable intimacy. Recapturing your sexuality after losing your beloved is rarely touched on but holds potential to rediscover how you want sex to look like: from how you want to explore your own self pleasure and the ways in which you want to be sexual with another person. Joan reminds us that grief isn’t something you get over, but is something that you move through. How has sex changed for you recently? . Connect with Joan at https://www.joanprice.comWatch Joan’s 2-minute video at https://youtu.be/qELUR509SdMAuthor of 4 senior sex books including Sex after Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality after Losing Your Beloved, winner 2019 best self-help book, ASJA (American