259 Tight Lipped: Pelvic Pain and the Medical System with Noa Fleischacker

This week I am joined By Noa Fleischacker. Noa is the Executive Director of Tight Lipped, a storytelling and advocacy organization by and for people with chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain conditions. Tight Lipped was born out of Noa’s personal experience navigating the healthcare system with pelvic floor dysfunction. We talk about types of pelvic pain, what it is like to live with pelvic pain, medical gaslighting, and the struggles with receiving care in our medical system.  Remember, sex should only hurt if you want it to!    Ads and discounts: Dipsea: For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/sands Green Chef: Go to GreenChef.com/60scholars and use code 60scholars to get 60% off plus free shipping   Past episodes on pelvic pain: -        99 Endometriosis: The Invisible Disease with Dr. Shannon Chavez  -       101 Is a "Tight" Vagina a Thing? Pelvic Pain with Kayna Cassard -      148 The Pelvic Whisperer with Dr. Sherine Aubert, PT, DPT, PRPC -      212 Sexual Functioning with Dr. Lisa Valle   Tight Lipped: Tight Lipped's Resource and Connection Guide for people looking for credible medical information on vulvovaginal and pelvic pain conditions Resources for finding a local medical provider: Find a Provider: ISSWSH Find a Healthcare Professional - IPPS Providers - The National Vulvodynia Association Here’s how listeners can get involved in Tight Lipped! Join Tight Lipped Tight Lipped Podcast Opening Up, the Tight Lipped zine: digital version of the zine (with recordings) Subscribe to our monthly newsletter Follow us on instagram Donate to support Tight Lipped's advocacy work   FOLLOW US  Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: [email protected] Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media.   Loving disclaimer:  Sluts and Scholars is a podcast produced by Sluts & Scholars Media, LLC. It is a shame free educational podcast made for your entertainment and informational desires only. The podcast, any opinions we share, and any resources including social media and emails from us are not therapy, medical care or professional advice and do not create a patient-client relationship. None of the information, opinions, suggestions, resources or exercises mentioned in this podcast should be used without clearance from your health care provider. All opinions, information and ideas expressed by the guests are solely their own. If you need emergency mental health or medical help, please call 911 or 988 or go to your nearest emergency center. We hope you enjoy the show.