In Your Pants with Dr. Susie G

HRV is one marker that makes the intangible sensation of stress and recovery tangible through data. All systems are interconnected, and the balance of stress and recovery in the body is always at play. Learn to recognize what the body views as a stressor and how to bring the body back into balance to manage pain, recover efficiently from stressful events, and feel your best. Get started with a 6-week DIY Pelvic Pain Relief Program and learn the skills and guidance to do something about pelvic pain: https://drsusieg.com/pelvic-pain-in-men-online-program

Does size matter? Thoughts are just an opinion. The size that does matter is the size of your sexual energy: your passion and desire to experience connection, vulnerability, and caring intimacy with yourself and a partner. Vulnerability is a strength that allows you to live an authentic life. Learn tantra and Daoist techniques with Dominique D'Vita to stimulate nerve endings in different ways and discover your own pleasure preferences.

The most up-to-date information on pain science from the researcher! Taking new research advancements and implementing them in the clinic. Researchers found that TENS increases the body's inhibitory pathways and reduces their excitability in the nervous system. After years of research and understanding how it works: researches tested it to find out if TENS can help reduce pain in movement. TENS is a safe way to activate your opioid system (using your own body's pain killers), and is what Dr. Kathleen Suka recommends is in everyone's medicine cabinet. Everything in the nervous system is moldable, and once you have a concern going on, it doesn't mean it's set it stone! Pain can change

If you're looking for one physical cause to your pain, you'll never find it. Pain is influenced by how you feel about it, as much as it's influenced by biomechanical, physiological, or pathological factors. There's a lot of research on the mechanisms of pain, on rating pain, and strategies for treating pain, but research has widely ignored the impacts of persistent pain on a person's life. Why is this missing puzzle piece so important? Because Tom Astill's QoL study on pelvic pain connects the dots between how pelvic pain impacts your life and where you can begin to explore your attitudes, beliefs, and values to start feeling better. We're zooming out and taking a look at everything with a wide scope. It's all connected.

Living well, with persistent pain or a health concern, is a process that can illuminate your own plan for overcoming pain. Pain and psychology are tightly weaved together. When Dr. Bronnie Lennox Thompson began her PhD she was curious about understanding why some living a life in pain are able to live a fulfilling life despite the pain, and why there are those who were not able to, through evidence based approaches. Dr. Bronnie shares with us a process to take charge of your future and overcome the pain. It can feel so incredibly satisfying to discover you're already halfway through your journey to feeling better! No need to hit the 'reset' button, or order a new body, you're half-way there!

Get back to pleasure with the science, skills, and expertise you need to spice up the bedroom and get an erection with Jessica O'Reilly (AKA Dr. Jess), an award-winning sex and relationship expert. We bust the soulmate myth, name the big issues for couples, and dive into the science of sex so that you can get back to experiencing more and more pleasure! Get back to sexual pleasure with: Mindfulness, deep breathing, visualization, sensory experiences, emotional presence, and sensual focus to improve your hard-on Tuning into so-called negative emotions like jealousy, insecurity and sadness. Treating your relationship like a business

There is something super exciting bubbling in the world of data, research, and scientific tests: electro-hydraulic shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction and pelvic pain! Dr. Rachel Rubin is my guest on this episode of In Your Pants! A urologist and one of only a handful of doctors fellowship-trained in male and female sexual health (this knowledge and expertise is not as common as you think!). She practices in Washington, DC and is an active educator through professional networks and social media. Tune in to our chat about: commonly used medications by urologists and their impact on male sexual health (like Viagra, Cialis, Flomax, Tamsulosin, Finasteride and injections), low-intensity shockwave therapy for ED, PE, and pelvic pain, her involvement in the first clinical trial on shockwave therapy in the US, and so much more!

Seeking treatment at the start can seem frustrating - maybe the exercises aren't working, maybe the hands-on manipulation is causing *more* pain, and you're thinking "this is supposed to make me feel better why is it not working?!" The goal of physical therapy is not only about instant relief, but about rediscovering how your movement allows you to move better and with less pain. The goal of any therapy is to get your life back and allow you to do the things you love without worrying about your pain alarms ringing. Neil Pearson joins me on In Your Pants, a physiotherapist and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, and in this episode we bust misunderstandings about the conception of pain versus the lived experience. Check out the show notes on my website: www.drsusieg.com for a worksheet on pain that you can do at home!

Yoga postures give you more than a stretch or workout: you're actively changing your neurological platforms (aka how you experience the world) while moving your body. On today's episode with Marlysa Sullivan, we're sharing how yoga impacts the parasympathetic nervous system and how you can activate it at home. Everyone experiences the same benefits on the mat (which are starting to be noticed by the scientific community too!), and everyone who starts to practice yoga chooses to continue to roll out their mat because it makes them feel good physically, emotionally, and mentally. We'll also chat about polyvagal theory and what is its significance for physical, mental, behavioral health and physical therapy!

Some of you might know, last July, I completed a 200hr yoga teacher training. These 3 weeks were not a walk in the park. It was both physically and emotionally challenging. Through this experience, I learned a lot about myself and deepened my connection with universal love and compassion. So on today's show, Shelly and I talk about yoga, how you can apply yoga practice and philosophy both on the mat and in your everyday life to cultivate peace in your mind and compassion in your heart as you navigate the world of pain. Check the show notes at drsusieg.com/podcast because Shelly has a free gift your you!

Need help getting your penis to stand at attention? Let's turn that frown upside down because there are lots you can do to improve your sexual health and function like diet, exercise, flexing your sex (ahem, pelvic floor exercises), sex toys, medications, and acupuncture. Yup, acupuncture, who knew?! On today's show, I chat with licensed acupuncturist, Danielle Brunner, who tells us what acupuncture is and what it's not, how it can help with your erections, and what you should expect during treatment (wipe the sweat off your faces guys, no needles go near your prized parts, phew!) Hope you enjoy the show!

Social support is crucial for well-being and solution-oriented problem-solving. Men don't tend to have outlets to feel heard and understood, or a safe space to be vulnerable. Sociocultural taboos and stigmatization are major barriers to men seeking and receiving support, especially when it comes to their most prized parts. On today's show, I've invited psychologist and sex therapist, Dr. Teresa Johnson, to chat about the barriers and challenges that men face with sexual health issues, intimacy, and pelvic pain. We dive into the importance of social support and connection when facing these challenges. We also have some exciting news to share with you, so be sure to listen to the entire show. Thanks again for listening, enjoy!

Pain can suck the life outta ya, so how can you still find joy and meaning in life despite pain? This may seem like I'm asking you to climb Mt. Everest but even the most skilled climbers have to start at the base and work their way up to the top (some training is also involved of course). Taking that first step can seem impossible and scary but with the right coach by your side, you'll turn impossible to I'Mpossible. In today's episode, I chat with Devra Joy. Devra is a physical therapist with a board certification in neurology. Her passion is to bring joy back into people's lives through compassion, collaboration and fun. You'll learn ways to pleasure hunt so that you can get back to doing the things in life that are meaningful to you. One baby step at a time...

Pain is a normal human experience that everyone experiences at some point in their life. For some, pain can stick around longer, sorta like a house guest who's overstayed their welcome. This unrelenting persistence can quite be challenging, testing your mental and physical resilience. Although living with pain is hard, there's hope. In today's episode, Alison Sim, author of Pain Heroes: Stories of Hope and Recovery, and I have a candid conversation about pain from both the patient and clinician perspective.

In this day and age, there's no lack of misinformation out there regarding sex and intimacy, shaping our lives and the world we live in. So, on today's In Your Pants podcast, Dr. UC and I bust common sex myths and fairy tales around intimacy. Here are the cliff notes from today's episode: - Intimacy is not just this feminine thang - "It's about being seen and heard" - Sexy time is not usually the issue, it's the intimacy and the underlying relationship - Judgement is a human thing but the underlying issue is being aware of our judgements of others but most importantly the judgements that we have about ourselves - Sex is not porn, it's entertainment, but yet it compromises a lot of the education around sex and intimacy - Porn is an incomplete picture of how sex and gender work - "It's an incomplete picture of life" - Dr. UC - Expectations are a buzz kill in the bedroom - Sex is about people experiencing pleasure - Normalizing common sexual experiences like performance anxiety - When life happens, your sexual taste buds and hunger fluctuate and that's ok, it's a normal human experience - Sex positive body vibes and how genital body image is a factor in our sexual experiences and intimacy - Orgasm is an experience not a mechanical process - "The peak of sexual pleasure in that moment" - Dr. UC definition bomb 💣 - Orgasm lives on a spectrum and is different for every person - You are NOT responsible for your partner's O - Women and pleasure versus men and pleasure historically speaking - Context matters! - Grief with pelvic pain and how it impacts intimacy, sense of control, and spontaneity - The average sexual encounter lasts 6 minutes #truthbomb - How you can comfortably open up to your partner about your sexual curiosities in a gentle and safe way

On today's show we've got Dr. Tanginika, clinical sexologist, who's going to help us dive into the realm of dangly bits. So if you own one or love someone who does, you'll definitely want to perk up your ears and have a listen. Our conversation is also video recorded so be sure to check us out on YouTube because we use some great visuals. Here's what you'll get out of today's episode: - The causes of erectile dysfunction for all ages (age is not to blame!) - How the brain influences erections and performance - What is premature ejaculation and what you can do about it - What is delayed ejaculation and tips to help you lift off sooner - The impact of prostate related health issues on sexual function - The difference between orgasm and ejaculation (hint, they're not the same thing) - Sexual function post-prostatectomy

On today's show we're going all the way down under talking about prostate health and how to keep it healthy with professor, author, and men's health physiotherapist, Craig Allingham. Here's what you'll learn on today's episode: - The role of the prostate and how it functions - Curative treatment options for prostate cancer - Complications that may occur with curative treatments - What to expect post-prostate surgery - The importance of pelvic floor physical therapy pre and post prostate surgery - Ways to train your pelvic muscles to help with continence control - Active surveillance for prostate cancer - How you can sabotage prostate cancer and stack the decks in your favor - The effects of stress, diet, lifestyle on your prostate health - How frequent ejaculation influences prostate health

On today's In Your Pants podcast episode, we're talking to Dr. Jessica Drummond about how the gut microbiome, digestive and immune health impact pelvic pain for both men and women. In this episode you'll learn… - The connection between digestive issues and chronic pelvic pain - The connection between autoimmune disease and chronic pelvic pain - Strategies to help you relieve digestive/autoimmune issues and ease pelvic pain - How to work with food as medicine and optimize your digestive health from nutrition to excretion; a plan to make you fall in love with food all over again. - Other potential root causes of pelvic pain and digestive health issues

How do we get pain and why do we hurt? Annie O'Connor gives us the low down in today's In Your Pants podcast episode. In today's episode, here's what you'll learn: - How we get pain and why we hurt? - How the brain is the main protector and pain is a protective mechanism - 3 different ways the brain protects us - Why chronic pain is so bad today? - Annie's most influential patient case that has changed her practice and the way she treats people in pain - Annie's advice for healthcare providers working with people in pain Hope you enjoy the show!

So, what's the weirdest thing you've ever wanted to know about your penis but were too afraid to ask? Fear no more because I've got a special episode today to quench your curiosity. Dr. Aaron Spitz is a leading expert in male sexual health and fertility. He's served as an assistant clinical professor at UC Irvine's Department of Urology for 15yrs. He's the director of male reproductive and sexual medicine at Orange County Urology Associates. He serves as the leader delegate representing all of America's urologists to the American Medical Association and he has served as the president of the California Urological Association. Dr. Spitz has appeared on Dr. Phil and the Real Housewives of Orange County and is regularly featured expert on The Doctors.

Happy Valentine's Day all you lovers out there. I've got a special episode for you. Dr. Shawn Haywood has been helping couples thrive from business to the bedroom. She shares with us the importance of taking radical responsibility for our own feelings and experiences in life and what it means to use a blame-free practice in our relationships. This podcast episode will transform your life (and your sex drive), you don't wanna miss it.

Hangnails hurt like hell, don't they? Just because it hurts, doesn't mean it's life-threatening. Let me take it a step further by saying, hurt doesn't always equal harm. Today's show expands on this topic of pain, how it changes your life, and what you can do to move beyond pain. Ben Cormack owns and runs Cor-Kinetic. He is a musculoskeletal therapist with a clinical background in sports therapy, rehabilitation, pain science & exercise stretching back 15 years. He specializes in a movement & exercise-based approach with a strong education component and patient-centered focus. Ben is a popular international presenter who has delivered conferences presentations and courses all over the world.

Googling to find information on hard-flaccid is like searching for a needle in a haystack. There's not much on the topic other than a few blog posts and a forum or two. Hard-flaccid encompasses an umbrella of symptoms that can make any man cringe with fear and feel inadequate so that's why I've dedicated today's podcast to address this poorly recognized issue that men struggle with. I've asked the UK's leading men's pelvic health physiotherapist, Gerard Greene, to help shed some knowledge on hard-flaccid and give you practical advice on what you can do when your penis just doesn't feel like yours anymore.

On today's show, we're talking about the 3 P's that can happen in your pants when hormone levels fall: prolapse, peeing, and pain. To help me do this, I've got expert Dr. Anna Garrett on the show today. Dr. Anna Garrett has been a clinical pharmacist for over 25 years and has worked in a variety of practice settings. While traveling her career path, she discovered that working with women in midlife is her true passion.

On today's show, we're talking about the 3 P's that can happen in your pants when hormone levels fall: prolapse, peeing, and pain. To help me do this, I've got expert Dr. Anna Garrett on the show today. Dr. Anna Garrett has been a clinical pharmacist for over 25 years and has worked in a variety of practice settings. While traveling her career path, she discovered that working with women in midlife is her true passion.

Pelvic pain is complex. It's often a mystery for many patients and practitioners alike but it isn't all doom and gloom in your undercarriage. There's hope. On today's episode, I chat with one of UK's leading Female Health specialists and Pelvic and Abdominal Physiotherapists specializing in Post-Natal Rehab and Complex Pelvic Pain Recovery.

Today we'll be debunking pain through a patient's perspective using a pain science lens. So if you're in pain, know someone in pain or a healthcare provider who cares for people in pain, listen up 👂because this episode's for you.

On today's show, you're going to change your relationship with pain. Pain gets a bad rap, but guys, pain is a 'defender not an offender.' It's normal to experience pain in life and often it's unavoidable but living with pain is far from normal. It's time to bring hope and recovery back on the table so I've invited Dr. Perry Nickelston on the show today to help you stop chasing pain and start living life.

It's time we break the mold and start having sex-positive conversations, to create a more sex-positive world and culture. And to help me do this I've got Alexa Martinez on the show with me today. Alexa is a sex coach and mentor on a mission to reform sex education and sexuality expression across the globe. She's from the deep south of Louisiana and if anyone knows how to bust through taboos regarding sex, it's her. She's the founder of The Violet Butterfly, a blog about love, sex & relationships and she speaks internationally on the same subjects. On today's show we chat about: - Sex (duh!) - How Alexa's struggle in an undersexed relationship steered her from a degree in forensic science to becoming a "sexually curious misfit", sex coach and mentor - Porn and sexual health - Ethical porn recommendations that focus on conscious creative porn and pleasure like Cindy Gallop - Make Love Not Porn Erika Lust - Porn with a feminine point of view - The most interesting topics covered and conversed about in her community space Non- ejaculatory orgasms Yoni eggs Threesomes and open relationships extreme love Adult breastfeeding (yup, you read that right) - BDSM -bondage, dominance-submission, sadism, masochism - How you can create a relationship model that works with you and for you - Sexual oppression and repression

We're all exposed to environmental toxins on a daily basis. Environmental toxins are a result of industry impacting the quality of our air, food, and water. They're found everywhere so thank goodness that we have amazing biological mechanisms that detoxify this crap out of our system. Dr. Gonzalez is a Naturopathic Doctor who is trained in integrative oncology and treats all diseases from acute to chronic. He's passionate about educating and empowering people in becoming advocates for their own health. On today's show, Dr. Gonzalez will... - Give you the skinny on environmental toxins, particularly dioxin - Tell you how you can reduce your exposure to environmental toxins and optimize your health - Debunk health fads like alkaline water (sorry guys, drinking more won't make you healthier) and "BPA-free" plastics. - Discuss the links between environmental toxins and cancer, endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain - Share his top tips to help you supercharge your ability to detox especially unhelpful forms of hormones in our bodies - Create a defense for veggies and why you need them - Discuss how environmental toxins can cause infertility for both men and women - Chat about toxins in tampons and how these toxins accumulate over time (let's just say this one shocked me!) - Gives us the low down on organic foods - Defend why we need to look at the label! - Convince you to use food as medicine - Share his top 3 tips to improve your health

On today's show, Dr. Joe Tatta and I discuss simple strategies you can do to live a pain-free, healthy and happy life. No surgery, no pills with harmful side effects, no gimmicks. Dr. Joe teaches you how to retrain your brain and body so you can live the joy-filled and pain-free life you deserve. He's a doctor of physical therapy, functional nutritionist, integrative pain expert and #1 bestselling author of Heal Your Pain Now. He's known for integrating neuroscience, nutrition, psychology and movement into simple treatments for lasting pain relief. Dr. Joe's mission is to quickly and compassionately heal your pain and reverse the global pain epidemic.

When your bladder calls the shots, your social calendar starts to look barren. Never mind sitting through a movie, your fear of peeing in your pants keeps you plenty occupied. Urgency doesn't have to rule your life and neither does your bladder. In today's In Your Pants episode, Dr. Sara Smith and I talk about the "push that old sweet lady out of the way NOW syndrome" and how urgency bleeds into everything we do, not just our bladders. Sitting through a movie without peeing your pants is possible just hit play to purge that urge.

Throbbing. Burning. Pain with erections. Most men are afraid they won't get it up; you're afraid you will -- because it hurts down there. But never mind sex, you might even have trouble sitting down. Simple, everyday things like driving, working at your desk, or going to the bathroom have turned into Mt. Everest. You don't have to live like this. In today's In Your Pants episode, Ryan Cazares tells us how he stopped giving too many f*cks about pelvic pain and took his health by the reigns. Ryan and I met at my 6 Day Hands-On Training Program and the rest is history. Ryan gives you his top tips to help you navigate out of pelvic pain including his favorite reads, meditation apps and more. You don't want to miss this episode. If you've read this far, what are you waiting for? Press play.

You put what where?! Yup, even prostates deserve some fun. Butt play isn't for everyone but if you're the adventurous type and want to explore what a prograsm is all about, then listen up 'cause this show's for you. Perk up your rears, ahem, I mean your ears. Here's what you'll learn: - What the evidence says about prostate massage for prostatitis and current research being done - Potential risks and benefits of using a prostate massager - Anal hygiene, is it necessary before butt play? - The birth story of Aneros To help me start the conversation about all things butt play, I'm chatting with Forrest Andrews. Forrest is the product and business development manager with Aneros.

In today's episode, Dr. Breann has one helluva story to share with you. Dr. Breann is a fellow pelvic health therapist and a visceral manipulation practitioner. After enduring several significant pelvic traumas in her early 20's, Dr. Breann constantly dealt with pelvic pain, painful intercourse, and urinary woes. All of which she was told she would have to live with for the rest of her life. Dr. Breann discusses the importance of recognizing how physical and emotional trauma can manifest in a variety of protective mechanisms. She reminds us that "motion is lotion, everything needs to move." With pelvic floor dysfunction, the issues are not always coming from the tissues and understanding the primary drivers are key for recovery. Mental and physiological flexibility is necessary to move through traumatic experiences in life. Sometimes it's mustering the courage to travel the road less traveled. It's not always an easy one, but well worth it.

Today's guest is possibly the best expert that you'll ever get to know. Michael Hodge is an expert in navigating his way out of pelvic pain. I always tell my patients that they're the number one expert in treating themselves because no one knows you better than yourself. I met Michael from watching his intimate interview with Dr. Bri Grogan on her FemFusion Fitness YouTube channel. I was totally inspired after their interview and just had to share his message with all of you. Not many men or women feel comfortable talking about their private parts let alone pelvic pain. It's such a personal topic and often people with pelvic pain feel isolated and alone. Michael's been kind and courageous enough to share his story with of us in hopes to help other men struggling with pelvic pain find help, support and comfort as they navigate through their own health journey. If you're a man suffering with pelvic pain, know that you're not alone. Listen to the episode to find hope and learn tips to help you navigate through your journey.

Hey ladies (and gents), I've got a great In Your Pants episode for you today. It's all about the vah-jay-jay. Yay! I chat it up with, the spunky and fun, Dr. Danielle Jones, MD otherwise known as "Mama Doctor Jones" Dr. Jones is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist and an advocate for female super women trying to merge medicine and all things that come along with being a woman. She's a wife, mom to twins + 1 and a Texan who loves Chicago Cubs baseball. Woohoo, Go Cubbies! I ask Dr. Jones about benefits and risk of contraceptive therapy everything from birth control pills to the good ol' fashioned pull out method. She recommends checking out a cool educational website for all things birth control bedsider.org. Dr. Jones answers my curiosities about having a retroverted uterus and how it's totally common and nothing to freak out about. We even talk about why vaginas should be left alone. So, no, don't go sticking a cucumber up there ladies. I don't care what GOOP tells you. This episode is one not to be missed, so what are you waiting for?! Listen here.

Today we're going 50 Shades of Grey on you! Talkin' about all things sex, bondage, and kinky stuff. To help answer all of our burning questions I've got the sexy Dr. "Kinje" Brooks coming to us live from Arkansas. Nope, we're not in Kansas anymore friends. Dr. Brooks is a doctor of physical therapy who focuses on both pelvic and gendered health and pain management. She consults for sex education courses and kink organizations and has been an active advocate in bringing the LGB and trans-competency education to medical professionals. So before you go exploring with whips and chains, listen to today's In Your Pants episode to quench your curious pleasures in both a sexy and safe way.

Prostate cancer is common. By the time a man reaches 50 years old, he's got a 42% chance of developing prostate cancer but very few actually die from prostate cancer itself. So don't freak out! It's common to find prostate, cancerous cells in younger men and it's normal to increase with age. It's only a small percentage that experience symptoms or are life-threatening. In today's episode, we're talkin' all things prostate, how to lift your nuts to your guts and how to bring your sexy back after prostate cancer. Today's guest comes to us all the way from the 'down under', Jo Milios is a men's health physiotherapist and clinical researcher specializing in prostate cancer rehabilitation, pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain. Her research covers quality of life issues following surgery for prostate cancer with a focus on erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease. It's time to open up the conversation about men's health, so be sure to share this convo with all the important guys in your life.

When Aunt flow comes around, you get moody, bitchy, and cramps are normal. What if I told you that was all bullsh*t? Don't just take my word for it, listen to the show and find out for yourself. I've got the period girl, Nicole Jardim, on the show today giving you the secrets on how to fix your period blues. Buh-Bye Aunt Flo'!

Dr. Oz got it all wrong when he said men don't have pelvic floors. I wonder what keeps his poop and pee off the floor? In today's In Your Pants episode, I chat with Karl Monahan, a sports and advanced clinical massage therapist who specializes in men's pelvic health. In 2004, Karl lost a testicle due to a bacterial infection and has been flying solo ever since. Through his experience, he's devoted his clinical practice to helping other men navigate through pelvic pain and other dangly bits related issues, including a much mysterious issue called hard-flaccid. Hard what? I guess you'll just have to listen to the show and find out…

Suffering and loss doesn't have to be a drag. Today's guest, Lorraine Faehndrich, says that "pelvic pain IS the motivating factor!" It's the wake up call your life needs to initiate change. A change that you're body's been whispering to you for years before it started screaming out you.

Have you ever wondered why you get morning wood? Movember is Men's Health Month and what better way to celebrate than to talk about boners with my good friend and naturopathic physician Dr. Ralph Esposito. I just had to invite him back for a second episode to answer all your questions about testosterone, boners, and male fertility (yup, it takes 2 to make a baby guys). So, if you're looking to optimize your health and um, your erection selection, listen up 'cause this episode bares it all, literally, ha-ha! http://drsusieg.com/

Dr. Justin shares his cultural experiences with sexual health in China and the difference between the American way of life, how tampons are shocking, and how you can still have sex even when your back hurts. You wouldn't believe this, but babies in China wear crotch less diapers! Find out what pooping is like in China using a squatter and why this is better for your bowel health. And...you won't want to miss how I made Dr. Justin blush when I asked about what's going on in his pants ha-ha! https://www.drsusie.com

Today on the show, Susie welcomes intimacy coach, and inventor of The WaterSlyde Maureen Pollack. Maureen believes in removing the stigma surrounding sexual health and personal hygiene empowering women in all stages of life to embrace intimacy through coaching and lifestyle products. Maureen Pollack is an inventor and intimacy coach, who believes in removing the stigma surrounding sexual health and personal hygiene. For fifteen years, she has helped empower women in all stages of life to embrace intimacy through coaching and lifestyle products. Maureen is a strong proponent that all women deserve to feel comfortable and confident in every aspect of life. She is also a devoted wife, PTA mom, Jiu-Jitsu addict, and mikvah-going Jewish woman, as well as a proud user of her own inventions. https://www.waterslyde.com https://www.drsusie.com

Today Susie welcomes Dr. Ralph Esposito. They talk about guys getting over being uncomfortable going to see the doctor and finally taking care of what is in THEIR pants. Dr. Esposito is a naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist, and functional medicine practitioner. His precise and personalized style embodies a progressive approach to medicine. He has been published and is a peer reviewer in well-respected medical journals. Furthermore, Dr. Esposito has authored several medical textbook chapters and has designed education modules for health professionals specifically on urological conditions, fertility, male and female hormone dysfunction, Low Testosterone, exercise, fitness, men's health and sexual dysfunction. He has trained and collaborates in research at NYU Integrative and Functional Urology Center. Dr. Esposito also holds a position as adjunct professor at New York University and at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine where he lectures on integrative medicine.

Susie talks with Marika Zandstra, Physical Therapist/Pelvic Rehab Specialist Thanks for listening! http://drsusieg.com/

Susie is joined by Shelby Hadden, a writer, speaker, and documentary filmmaker whose work explores issues of gender and identity. They discuss Shelby's personal story as well as her current film, Tightly Wound, is a short animated film about her personal experience with chronic pelvic pain, based on her essay that was published in BUST Magazine. Thanks for listening! http://drsusieg.com/