SHE+ #13 Focus Area: Physical and Sexual Abuse

SHE+ #13 Focus Area: Physical and Sexual Abuse

Author: SHE+ Foundation, Women's Sexual Health Non-profit September 27, 2021 Duration: 25:39
Featuring Dr. Christine Vaccaro, a member of the PBF Medical Advisory Board. The World Health Organization estimates that about 1 in 3 women worldwide has experienced physical and/or sexual violence. This past year has been especially challenging for victims of physical and sexual abuse, as COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns increased exposure to abusive situations while limiting access to services. We explore this topic in-depth today. Physical and sexual abuse are major public healt...

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SHE+ #27: Uterine Fibroids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:55
Uterine Fibroids are tumors made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue that develop in the uterus. It is estimated that 70 to 80% of women will develop fibroids in their lifetime-however, not everyone will…
SHE+ #26: Low Libido [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:12
Many women discover their libido is lacking, especially as they get older. That’s not necessarily a problem, as long as you’re comfortable with the frequency of your romantic encounters. But it can be frustrating if you…
SHE+ #25: COSMETIC SEXUAL HEALTH [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:39
More women than ever are reporting being self-conscious about the way their genitals look. As with many body image woes, the media seems to be a major culprit. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with bodies that deviate fr…
SHE+ #24: HSDD - Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:09
HSDD (Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder) is a sexual dysfunction that can lead to a lowered sex drive. Many people may unknowingly dismiss symptoms of this disorder as a side effect of everyday stressors or aging. So, ho…
SHE+ #23: Lubricants 101 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:31
If you’re wondering whether you might need a lubricant, the answer is probably yes. There is a common misconception that personal lubricant is only for older women after menopause. While it’s a great option in that scena…
SHE+ #22: Sex After 70 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:50
Sex after 70 has become a hot topic and was even recently featured in the NY Times. Today we talk to PBF Medical Advisory Board members Dr. Christine Vaccaro and Dr. Cheryl Iglesia about sex after 70. Are you ever too ol…
SHE+ #21: Talking to Your Teenagers About Sex [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:23
Talking to your children about sex can become even more complex and difficult as they enter their teen years. We are here with two PBF Medical Advisory Board members today, Dr. Christine Vaccaro and Dr. Cheryl Iglesia, t…
SHE+ #20: Talking to Your Young Children About Sex [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:26
Parents often do not know when or how to start talking to their children about sex. The conversation is more than just talking about sexuality, it includes talking about their bodies, relationships, boundaries, love and…