The V Book: A Doctor’s Complete Guide to Vulvovaginal Health (Book)

Elizabeth G. Stewart and Paula Spencer

The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD)

The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) is committed to promoting vulvar education to medical providers globally in order to effectively create change worldwide.

Tight Lipped

Tight Lipped is a grassroots movement by and for people with chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain.

Tight-Lipped: Living with Vulvodynia

In this Oprah Daily article, Noa Fleischacker shares her journey with vulvodynia—highlighting the stigma, misdiagnosis, and silence surrounding vulvovaginal pain. Her story underscores the urgent need for awareness, empathy, and better care.

SAMHSA – Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

This resource from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides a foundational understanding of trauma and its widespread impact. It outlines the principles of trauma-informed care and offers practical guidance for organizations seeking to implement a trauma-responsive approach. The document includes strategies for fostering resilience, promoting safety, and reducing re-traumatization across various settings.

ACOG – Caring for Patients Who Have Experienced Trauma

This resource from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) provides clinical guidance on trauma-informed care in healthcare settings. It outlines best practices for recognizing and addressing trauma in patient interactions, emphasizing a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. The resource also highlights the impact of trauma on health outcomes and offers strategies to foster trust and safety in clinical environments.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) – Trauma-Informed Care

This resource provides comprehensive information on trauma and trauma-informed care, including best practices for recognizing and addressing trauma in various settings. It offers tools, training materials, and research to help individuals and organizations create supportive, healing-centered environments for those affected by trauma.

High Functioning Depression - You Are Not Broken Podcast

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of You're Not Broken, Dr. Kelly Casperson is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph to unpack the complex relationship between trauma, high-functioning depression, and the systemic challenges facing both patients and providers in healthcare.

Dr. Joseph shares her unique career journey from anesthesiology to psychiatry—a shift fueled by the pursuit of deeper fulfillment and connection. Drawing from her new book High Functioning, she explores how trauma can show up in unexpected ways: perfectionism, strained relationships, and even the culture of medicine itself.

Together, Dr. Joseph and Dr. Casperson dive into the mental health crisis within the medical profession, the difference between complex PTSD and traditional PTSD, and why trauma-informed care must become the standard in healthcare. They highlight the need for preventative mental health care and why joy—not just happiness—is vital to healing.

Sex Ed All Month (Sex Education Collaborative)

This initiative celebrates Sex Ed for All Month with tools, events, and resources to help educators, advocates, and communities expand access to quality sex education. Explore free materials, join national conversations, and take action to ensure everyone receives inclusive, age-appropriate, and affirming sex ed.

National Association for Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH)

NPWH offers clinical resources, continuing education, policy updates, and training programs designed to support healthcare providers who specialize in women's health. Their work advances evidence-based practice and professional development across a range of sexual and reproductive health topics.