Podcast appearances and mentions of Lori A Brotto

In today's episode, Dr Angela Wright, a clinical sexologist trained in psychosexual therapy, will guide us through this intimate, interactive and thought-provoking episode on how to find pleasure and intimacy after cancer. “This has been one of the most valuable sessions I have attended after since my cancer treatment”, said a member who joined us at the end of the recording. Low libido, zero libido is a common side effect of cancer treatment and as we're about to find out, most people feel very much alone with it. Before we dive in, we will also do a quick solutions workshop on all your solutions for hot flushes. We will discuss:Hot flushes treatment options - non-hormonalLow libido, no libido - what can we do to tackle it?I've not had sex in years and my partner really wants itWhat is mate-guarding?How to find pleasure and intimacy after cancer? Not having sex ruined my relationshipWhy no-one ever talks about it The expectations around our sex lifeThis episode is sponsored by Astellas Pharma Limited - Thank you for your support.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro.07:58 Assessing HRT and Alternative Treatments21:10 New Drug Options for Symptoms22:51 Bio psychosocial Impact on Sex Life32:39 Rediscovering Pleasure Through "Pleasure Mapping"41:47 Pre-Cancer Journey & Sexual Exploration47:56 Addressing Intimacy Post-Diagnosis51:32 Adapted Intimacy for Post-Surgery Recovery54:50 Rethinking Sexy and Self-EsteemDr Angela Wright, a clinical sexologist trained in psychosexual therapy, is also a GP with expertise in menopause and cancer patients. She has co-founded Spiced Pear Health and is an accredited British Menopause Specialist.Book mentions:Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats: A Cognitive Behavioural Self-help Guide to the Menopause by Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith Mind the Gap by Dr Karen Gurney Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Lori A. Brotto

Better Sex Through Mindfulness" by Dr Lori A. Brotto.

CW: Discussion on sex, sexuality, and fatphobiaFriends, I hope you were able to join me last week for part one of this conversation with my guest Angela Corry. Angela is a clinical and sexual health educator, an expert in fatphobia and sex, and last week we talked about body image and fatphobia and how perceptions have changed throughout history. Fatphobia is very pervasive in our society and it shows up everywhere, especially in areas of sexuality and pleasure. This second episode with Angela really focuses on pleasure. It's our right, in whatever body, as a human, to experience pleasure on every level, including sexually. But why don't those of us in bigger bodies often feel comfortable experiencing or seeking pleasure? And how can we change that? As Angela states right at the start of our conversation, “sexy isn't a size”. We deserve to feel good. What feels good for our body, whether a great orgasm or the pleasure of a wonderful bath in a tub that fits us, is pleasurable and we deserve that. Why is that hard for us to accept if our bodies are bigger? It's very much a link between fat and sex and fat and food and the way societal structures drill certain reluctances into us due to size. Much of the work Angela does with her clients starts with confidence and self-esteem, it starts with helping people eliminate the barriers we have between us and experiencing pleasure. We talk about learning to accept our bodies and touch our bodies, bringing all five senses into our pleasure, and not being afraid of sex toys or pillows or adjustments needed to make sex more pleasurable for us. This episode dives into everything we don't talk about enough when it comes to fat, sex, and pleasure. I'm so glad you're here for this!__About Angela Corry:Angela Corry, RN, BScN, ACCN, is a clinical educator and sexual health educator for Loving Choices in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alberta, her Advanced Critical Care Nursing (ACCN) specialty from Mount Royal University and her certification in Holistic Sexual Health Education from the Institute of Sexuality Education and Enlightenment (ISEE). Angela has over 20 years of nursing experience in emergency and intensive care as a bedside and clinical nurse educator. During this time, she has contributed to several medical journals, including the Emergency Medical Journal. For the past two years, while focusing on health promotion and wellness, Angela realized that her pre-conceived notions about sexuality and body image were enmeshed with mainstream society's views on what is “normal,” “healthy,” or “feasible.” She believes it is necessary to reflect on the nature of sexuality and size diversity and how they fit and are used in our social, economic, and political structures. Angela wants to help empower individuals to live authentically by helping clients and professionals make choices that cultivate body positivity, accept size diversity and personal empowerment, enhance sexual well-being, celebrate the diversity of sexual expression, and promote equity for all within the current structures of our fat-phobic society.__Resources mentioned in this episode:“Fat” by Hanne Blank“Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire” by Lori A. Brotto, PhDDr. Lori Brotto__Learn more about Angela Corry:Website: LovingChoicePsychology.caInstagramFacebookLearn more about Dr. Michelle Tubman and Wayza Health:Website: www.wayzahealth.comFollow me on Facebook and Instagram

Today's podcast starts and ends with a BANG! It's a topic that implicates neuroscience, hormones, human relationships, the physical body, the societal body - and yet sex and libido in pregnancy and postpartum is so rarely spoken about and so many couples struggle with in silence. But Dr. Kelly Casperson is here to the rescue! Originally a urologist with advanced training in pelvic medicine and surgery, Dr. Casperson shifted her practice toward sexual health and initimacy when she discovered so many women struggled with it, especially postpartum, and felt lost and helpless. Data shows that 70% of people struggle with sex after having a baby. But there IS something you can do about it, starting with listening to this extremely  illuminating and interesting episode. You are not broken. www.kellycaspersonmd.com Rekindling Desire by Barry & Emily McCarthy Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers by Peggy Kleinplatz Better Sex through Mindfulness by Lori A. Brotto

Date: May 11th, 2022Content Warning: This episode contains discussions around sexuality including our body parts and sexual acts. We do use gendered language in this discussion and acknowledge that not all birthing people identify as female. If you listen to your podcasts with young kids in the room you can decide if you want to put headphones in or listen another time.  Today we're going to talk about postpartum sexuality with our guest soon to be Dr. Benée Justice! Benée is a clinical mental health therapist with a PhD in clinical sexology. Benée recently defended her dissertation on Postpartum Sexuality and created an incredible curriculum for use by mental health therapists to address postpartum sexuality. In today's episode we discuss the changes in our body postpartum, fears and concerns that might come up because of these changes, how shame and guilt can impact us when we are experiencing low desire and trying to determine our readiness for sexual activity postpartum. And then Benée shares with us how we can explore our sexuality in the postpartum period and some very important things such as communicating with your partner and consent.  Highlights:5:09 – Postpartum Sexuality as a sacred topic, grounding into this topic7:42 – Sex in the Postpartum11:07 – Layers of sexuality 12:07 – Why does sexual health get pushed aside?14:16 – Our fears around resuming sex after birth14:45 – Our bodies have changed postpartum, concerns around body image postpartum16:55 – Physiological healing18:46 – 6 week check-up, discussing sex with our health care providers20:27 – Lack of desire for sex22:55 – Being disconnected from our bodies, relearning our bodies28:53 – Can moms be sexy?33:49 – Determining our readiness for sex postpartum 39:08 – Resuming sexual activity and defining sex45:35 – Consent47:10 – “It is our partner's responsibility to take ownership of their sexual needs being fulfilled”, masturbation47:50 – Communication49:38 – Let's talk about orgasm 52:04 – Ideas for communication and ideas for intimacy 57:22 – Shutting down intimacy because of fear of intercourse58:45 – Consent in an intimate relationship1:03:00 – Benée's suggestions for communicating wants and needs1:08:26 – Different supports such as a sex therapist1:10:08 – Gaps in services for postpartum sexuality1:18:15 – Our sexual health is intertwined with our overall health, 6 week “green light”1:19:22 – Resources that Benée recommendsResources: You can contact Benée at bjustice.integrity@gmail.comBooks that Benée and Christine recommend:Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D.Becoming Cliterate by Laurie Mintz, Ph.D. Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Lori A. Brotto, Ph.D.The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee TaylorThe Body is Not an Apology Workbook by Sonya Renee TaylorAASECT directory looking for Sex Therapistshttps://www.aasect.org/referral-directory You can find us at www.perinatalwellbeing.ca on Instagram @perinatalwellbeing_ontario or by email info@perinatalwellbeing.ca

What if low desire is not your fault? Join me as I drink coffee and read (and editorialize) the best sex research paper to come out of 2021! The Heteronormativity Theory of Low Sexual Desire in Women Partnered with Men. by Sari M van Anders, Debby Herbenick, Lori A Brotto, Emily A Harris, Sara B Chadwick Join me in a few days as my next episode will be an interview with Dr. Sari van Anders Link here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8382213/ CME for this episode here: https://earnc.me/RxoV55

We all have this realization in life and that moment when you try and ask yourself “Is this really what I wanted?” A question that we have to figure out and to be able to answer is through mindfulness. To know more about yourself and what you really wanted, mindfulness is the key. This is one way on how we can improve our lives, just like our guest in today’s podcast. I had a really amazing conversation with Joree Rose, the mindfulness teacher whom I absolutely love. We had a deep dive conversation about what mindfulness is, how it is different from meditation, how you can bring it to your everyday life, bringing awareness, and how to get out of negative thoughts and emotions that linger around our minds from our memories. This is really a very informative and very powerful conversation about developing mindfulness. I am really sure that you are going to love it! Enjoy!   REMEMBER –  “Awareness is the one word answer of how I define being mindful, and how to practice mindfulness, it's awareness.” This week’s feng shui tip is about removing your ref magnet and any excess papers attached to your fridge. You ask why? Because it can cause you to give more attention to your fridge that can lead to overeating and excess weight. It will result in you being less healthy and vibrant. Decluttering your fridge can make you lighter, brighter, and happier. I truly hope that you can find that useful and be able to share it with your friends and people important to you.     WHAT WE COVER DURING THIS EPISODE: Joree Rose’s wonderful introduction about herself and a bit of a background on mindfulness helped her a lot in her life Patricia and Joree talks about how action can make you attain your end goal Joree’s story on how did mindfulness found her and the difference between mindfulness and meditation Joree and Patricia’s sharing the meaning on both of their experiences How Joree helps people who are in need and wants to improve their lives What is the practice of compassion for Joree Rose? LINKS & RESOURCES: Free meditation guide to step into success  Book that Joree Rose is reading and highly recommends: Better Sex Through Mindfuleness by Lori A. Brotto Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself by Mark Epstein 365 Days of Gratitude by Joree Rose CONNECT WITH JOREE ROSE: Website Podcast Facebook Group CONNECT WITH PATRICIA: Website Instagram Facebook Group

"Misinformation is the opposite of feminism. Telling people less about their bodies is harmful. It's making them follow patriarchal myths." - Dr. Jen Gunter Dr. Jen Gunter is an obstetrician and gynecologist with nearly three decades of experience as a vulvar and vaginal disease expert. She writes two regular columns for the New York Times called "The Cycle" and "You Asked,: and has written for several publications including Cosmopolitan, USA Today, The Cut, and more. An Elle Magazine Woman to Watch, Dr. Gunter is the star of the CBC series Jensplaining. She is the author of The Vagina Bible.   Connect with Jen on her website, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.  Jen's book recommendation: Better Sex through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire by Lori A. Brotto, PhD   ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF THE VAGINA BIBLE HERE.     Also mentioned in this episode: August McLaughlin's experience with an MRI orgasm August McLaughlin on Feminist Book Club: The Podcast     Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop. -- Website: http://www.feministbookclub.com Instagram: @feministbookclubbox Twitter: @fmnstbookclub Facebook: /feministbookclubbox Email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dINNkn   -- Logo and web design by Shatterboxx  Editing support from Phalin Oliver Original music by @iam.onyxrose Transcript for this episode: bit.ly/FBCtranscript40   Get $5 off your Feminist Book Club Box with the code PODCAST at feministbookclub.com/shop.