Menopause "Down There": Estrogen, Testosterone & Sexual Function with Dr. Kelly Casperson

Dr. Kelly Casperson is a world-renowned urologist and host of the
'You Are Not Broken' podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into
distinguishing between good and bad sex, faking orgasms, and
finding (or refinding) your body confidence. Dr. Casperson sheds
light on genital urinary shifts in perimenopause, urinary
incontinence, and the impact of hormonal changes. This essential
discussion aims to remove shame and promote pleasure for all
women and the men who love them. Don't miss this chance to
enhance your knowledge of female sexual health and body autonomy.


Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro/Teaser
3:20 Unlocking the Secrets of Great Sex
11:10 Redefining Pleasure
17:28 Overcoming the Orgasm Gap
27:35 Understanding Female Anatomy and Pleasure
35:23 Navigating Female Anatomy and Hormones
43:30 Hormones and Menopause
50:02 Vaginal Care and Health Education
55:30 Understanding Bladder Leakage and HSDD
1:01:23 Challenging Uninformed Medication Use in Women
1:08:57 Dispelling Myths About Hormone Therapy
1:18:51 Optimal Testosterone Levels in Women
1:27:47 Smart Information on Healthcare Advice


Resources mentioned in this episode:
You are Not Broken podcast -
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-are-not-broken/id1495710329

Dr. Kelly’s book -
https://kellycaspersonmd.com/you-are-not-broken-book/
Women’s Health Initiative -
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/science/womens-health-initiative-whi

Vulvovaginal Atrophy -
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2800285/
The use of antidepressants is linked to bone loss: A systematic
review and metanalysis -
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9568413/
Differences in Orgasm Frequency Among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and
Heterosexual Men and Women in a U.S. National Sample -
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28213723/
Dr. Kelly’s website - https://kellycaspersonmd.com


Bio:
Dr. Kelly Casperson is a renowned urologist dedicated to
empowering women to lead fulfilling lives, especially around
topics like sex, hormones, midlife, and communication. She hosts
the popular podcast *You Are Not Broken*, which has garnered over
2 million downloads, and actively engages her 143k Instagram
followers. In July 2023, her TEDx talk, "Why We Need Adult Sex
Ed," gained over 230k views. Her forthcoming book, *You Are Not
Broken: Stop ‘Should-ing’ All Over Your Sex Life*, will be
published in September 2024 by Sheldon Press, and has received
praise from leading experts. Kelly has been featured in
*BuzzFeed*, *Oprah Daily*, *Goop*, and *Scary Mommy*.


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