Vulvovaginal Pain Disorders | Sex Care is Self Care

It is estimated that 28% of American women will experience chronic vulvar pain or pain with penetration before age 40. And most women who suffer from vulvovaginal pain disorders will see 7 doctors before receiving a diagnosis. On today’s episode of Sex-Care Is Self-Care, we discuss vulvovaginal pain disorders.

Intimacy-Related Sexual Dysfunction After Cancer Treatments | Sex Care is Self Care

Many women diagnosed with cancer do not receive information about how cancer treatment will affect their sexual health, despite increasing calls for sexual health to be a part of routine cancer care. Sadly, many women navigating survivorship will receive no treatment plan for sexual dysfunction. On today’s episode of Sex-Care Is Self-Care, we are exploring Intimacy-Related Sexual Dysfunction After Cancer Treatment.

C-Spot or G-Spot? The Clitoral Complex | Sex Care is Self Care

Dr. Ernst Grafenberg, who studied the female orgasm and developed the first widely used IUD, is probably best known for identifying an erotic zone on the anterior wall of the vagina that can be stimulated for pleasure- better known as the G-Spot.   But did you know that not everyone agrees there is a G-spot? Dr. Cheryl Iglesia and Dr. Christine Vaccaro discuss female anatomy, the wondrous clitoral complex, and what they like to call the C-Spot.

Libido & Desire | Sex Care is Self Care

Many women will experience a lowered libido at some point in their lives, the reality is that there is no such thing as a “normal” sex drive. This can lead to a lot of confusion for women wondering if this is just a phase they are going through or if the issue is a persistent concern that needs to be addressed. To help clear up the confusion, on today’s episode of Sex-Care Is Self-Care we are discussing everything related to libido and desire.

Sex Care is Self Care | Back to Basics

Before we can talk about specific sexual health issues, we need to understand what sexual health is, why it’s important, and how sex positivity is related. Patty and the PBF Medical Advisory Board discuss these important topics, and delve into the 6 focus areas of the Foundation as well as a quick overview of our annual grant cycle.

“If/Then” Series: LGBTQIA+ Rights & Sex Ed

This resource from SIECUS connects LGBTQIA+ rights to comprehensive sex education through a series of advocacy-driven statements. It highlights how inclusive, affirming sex ed is essential to advancing equality, health, and justice for LGBTQIA+ communities.

Hormones and Mast Cells with Dr. Tania Dempsey

In this episode, Dr. Tania Dempsey explores the connection between hormones and mast cells, shedding light on how hormonal fluctuations can impact inflammation, immunity, and chronic conditions—especially in women’s health.

Women’s Health Coverage Under the ACA

This issue brief from The Commonwealth Fund examines how the Affordable Care Act improved women’s health coverage by reducing insurer exclusions and expanding access to essential services like maternity care, contraception, and preventive screenings.

Does Health Insurance Cover Sexual Health Services?

This Planned Parenthood guide explains how health insurance works when it comes to sexual and reproductive health services, including what’s typically covered, how to check your benefits, and what to do if you’re uninsured.

Insurers Align Coverage with ACOG’s NIPT Recommendations

This ACOG news article highlights a major policy shift as several insurers update their guidelines to cover noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for all pregnancies, aligning with ACOG’s recommendation for broader access to genetic screening.