21 | Redefining Sexual Medicine and Education for Midlife Women with Dr. Rachel Rubin

Pleasure In The Pause

Do you find it difficult to talk to your doctor about your sexual health? Where do you even begin finding the right doctor who will listen? And how can you empower yourself with the knowledge to understand your own sexual anatomy so you can advocate for yourself in the doctor's office and in the bedroom? Dr. Rachel Rubin is on a mission to change the landscape of sexual medicine and sexual education for medical practitioners and patients alike. Get comfortable and ready for a real education. This week, episode 21 of Pleasure in the Pause is about changing the landscape of sexual medicine and education!

In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, Dr. Rachel Rubin shares the importance of knowing your anatomy and what normal looks like for you and actionable steps you can take right now to better advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office.

Highlights from our discussion include:

• The importance of understanding patients' unique experiences and connecting with them on a personal level.
• The benefits of vaginal estrogen and why the FDA black box warning is misleading.
• Why we need open discussion about the physical changes that happen at puberty and menopause.
• Encouraging women to advocate for themselves and seek out specialized care for sexual health issues.

For more resources regarding women’s sexual health and to find a specialized provider, check out the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) website.

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Dr. Rachel S. Rubin is a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist. She is one of only a handful of physicians with fellowship training in sexual medicine for all genders. Dr. Rubin is a clinician, researcher, and passionate educator. In addition to being the former education chair and current Director-at-Large for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), she serves as associate editor for the journal Sexual Medicine Reviews.

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Are you ready to awaken your pleasure, ignite your desire, and embody your confidence? Then my new group program, The Pleasure Upgrade, is for you! We kick off on October 1, 2024 to explore the secrets to female pleasure and arousal and integrate your activated sexual energy into all areas of your life! Head over to https://www.pleasureinthepause.com/group for more information and to join!

Chapter

1. Changing the Landscape of Sexual Medicine and Education with Dr. Rachel Rubin (00:00:00)

2. Sexual health and medicine with a focus on patient care and connection. (00:03:54)

3. The need for better education on physical changes during menopause. (00:09:18)

4. The misleading and harmful FDA warning label for vaginal estrogen. (00:15:52)

5. The importance of self-examination, knowing your anatomy, and “knowing your normal”. (00:22:39)

6. The need for open and honest discussions about reproductive health. (00:26:49)

7. Encouraging women to advocate for themselves and seek out specialized care for sexual health issues. (00:31:33)

8. Clitoris anatomy, stimulation, and orgasm issues. (00:35:37)