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Current CDC Treatment Guidelines include transgender men and women as special populations. These guidelines recommend risk assessment based on current anatomy and sexual behaviors and screening for asymptomatic STIs based on the patient's history and sexual practices.

At a recent live event recorded in Chicago, moderator Dr. Matt T. Rosenberg welcomes Aiden Harrington, ANP, CNM from Howard Brown Health in Chicago, Illinois. Topics covered include health risks in the LGBTQ community, STI screening and treatment, and how to discuss sexuality with your patients.

Feminine hygiene, though an important part of daily life, is rarely discussed openly,not even in clinical settings.

Host Dr. Michael Krychman sits down with Dr Alyssa Dweck, practicing gynecologist in New York and Assistant Clinical Professor at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. They give essential tips for clinicians on how to talk to patients about feminine hygiene.

The primary purpose of contraception is to separate sex from procreation. However, sexual function is rarely addressed or considered in the context of making contraceptive choices.

Dr. Michael Krychman speaks with Dr. Rachel Perry, Assistant Professor of OB/GYN at the University of California-Irvine, about the various complex sexual health impacts of oral contraceptives, IUDs, condoms, and permanent sterilization procedures.

Dr. Michael Krychman welcomes Mary Jo Rapini, a psychotherapist specializing in intimacy, sex and relationships who maintains a private practice in Houston, TX. Ms. Rapini co-authored RE-COUPLING: A Couple’s 4-step Guide to Greater Intimacy and Better Sex.

Flibanserin was one of the first FDA-approved medications for treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in pre-menopausal women. But the drug's effectiveness has frequently been called into question, and the known side effects such as fainting, dizziness, and low blood pressure, many of which were found to be exacerbated by alcohol and hormonal contraception, created concerns for clinicians and patients alike.

Host Dr. Michael Krychman talks with guest Dr. Lisa Larkin, women’s health internist and Director of the Women's Health Center at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, about the “Pink Viagra" pill, concerns around its safety and effectiveness, and the diagnosis and treatment of HDSS.

Ovarian cancer is among the most highly prevalent and deadly cancers in existence, and in the struggle to care for patients and protect their quality of life, clinical standards in diagnostic screening and treatment protocols must change frequently.

Joining host Dr. Michael Krychman to discuss advances in treatment and prevention of ovarian cancer, with special focus on sexual health priorities, is guest Dr. Leslie Randall. Dr. Randall is Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California-Irvine, and also Director of UC’s gynecologic oncology fellowship program.

There are many herbs and supplements that have gained popularity as natural sexual aphrodisiacs. While many are sold over the counter nationwide to enhance sexual function, a surprising number of supplements can cause ranges of serious side effects. Which aphrodisiacs have been proven effective, which are safe, and which are potentially deadly?

Host Dr. Michael Krychman joins Dr. Elizabeth West, a resident physician at the University of California-Irvine, to talk about the spectrum of natural herbs and supplements, from foods like honey and chocolate to herbs such as ginseng and macca, and their known sexual health benefits vs risks.

Clinicians play an important role in helping patients understand and navigate issues around the use of sexual accessories to help improve sexual health for both men and women. With expertise in underlying issues such as vaginal dryness and discomfort with sex, health experts can better advise patients on which products to seek versus avoid.

Host Dr. Michael Krychman joins guest Dr. Barb DePree, gynecologist and Director of Midlife Woman’s Health at Holland Hospital, to discuss ways physicians can talk about accessories to advance sexual health for patients.

Women who experience low libido often feel embarrassed, lonely, and unsure where to turn or with whom to confide. Left unaddressed, this issue can have devastating effects on relationships.

Dr. Michael Krychman sits down with Amanda Parrish, nationally recognized patient advocate for women's sexual health, to talk about hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) and the need for clinicians to foster open conversations with patients about low libido.

Monogamous relationships are firmly embedded in the framework of our society, and yet the divorce rate and common failures of intimacy in long-term relationships challenges the efficacy of this paradigm. Oddly, the concept of monogamy has been virtually ignored by health professionals. Why are issues in sexual relationships getting the silent treatment in healthcare, and what can be done to curb this trend?

Dr. Michael Krychman welcomes guest Dr. Marianne Brandon, clinical sexologist and acclaimed author of Monogomy: The Untold Story. Dr. Brandon offers a clinical psychologist's and sex therapist's insights and solutions to the challenges of monogamous relationships.