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Introducing the Real Women’s Health Podcast

Have you ever wondered what actually happens during a pap smear? When is the safest time to get pregnant? What is menopause and how can you prepare? In today’s age of widespread fake news, misinformation about women’s bodies (I’m looking at you GOOP) has made living your best life as a woman a challenge. I hope this patient-centered podcast will answer many of these important questions and debunk some of the dangerous myths out there.

I am fortunate to have many friends and colleagues that are experts in the field of women’s health. I’m going to bring them and their expertise directly to YOU with this series of informative podcasts. I want to give women, young and old, the important health-related facts, advice, and guidelines to lead healthy, independent lives. Knowledge is POWER!

In our inaugural episode, I am joined by my brilliant colleague Jenna Emerson MD, a gynecologic oncologist. We break down what all women must know about paps, HPV, and cervical cancer, one of the most common women’s cancers that is also completely preventable. Dr. Emerson helps bust some common women’s gynecologic myths with bite-sized knowledge bombs to help you live your healthiest life!

Don’t forget to like and rate the podcast, soon to be available on Itunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasta, Podbean, Pandora, and TuneIn+Alexa. Email comments and questions to realwomenshealth@gmail.com.

For patients

SEX AND BREAST CANCER CONFERENCE 2020: I kinda want to, but it’s so painful

Watch my presentation below and click here to enjoy all the free resources and recordings from the conference.

For my talk, I reviewed the vulvar and vaginal changes that occur with treatment for breast and other cancers. I discuss eliminating irritants, moisturization, lubricants, dilators and lidocaine. I also discuss why jade eggs and v-steaming are NOT a good idea, and review more controversial treatments like lasers and surgery.

For patients

THRIVER TALKS PODCAST: Sex & Cancer(or lack thereof…)

You can watch on Youtube, or click on your favorite platform below to listen to the audio podcast:
Podcast App
Apple Podcasts
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I had the great pleasure to get together with Nalie Agustin and Stephanie Seban during the Miami Breast Conference, and make some time to record an episode for their Thriver Talks Podcast to talk about sexual health for cancer patients. You are not alone, everything that you are struggling with is normal, and there are ways to make it better! I’m inspired by the strength of the patient community, and grateful to learn from your personal experiences so I can continue working on research and treatments. I hope you enjoy the conversation and find it useful.

From Thriver Talks:

The long awaited “SEX-pisode”. In episode 20 of Thriver Talks we break down needless barriers and discuss intimacy during and after treatment. We believe that the more questions we ask, the more access we have to answers; that we don’t need to suffer alone; and that this community was created specifically for tough questions and vulnerable topics.

Our guest, Dr. Rojas is not your typical oncological breast surgeon, founding the MUSIC Sex After Cancer program when she discovered how many of her patients were suffering from side affects influencing intimacy with their partner.

In this episode, you will learn:

– Our experiences with intimacy after diagnosis and treatment
– Dr. Rojas’s perspective on this enormous need in the thriver community and what she’s doing about it
– Resources and tactical tips to address the three most common intimacy concerns noted by patients

RESOURCES:
Single Ingredient Coconut Oil
Hyalo Gyn Gel (Coupon Code: ProHydrate)
Bonafide Revaree Hyaluronic Acid Insert
Good Clean Love
Uberlube
Quim Happy Clam
Quim Night Moves
Foria Wellness Awaken Arousal Oil
Dip Sea Stories

Subscribe, leave us a rating, and review! Know a Thriver or someone who could benefit from this episode? Share this episode with them so they can listen, too! Visit us at www.thethriversguide.com

Follow Dr Rojas at https://www.instagram.com/kristinrojasmd/
and her MUSIC Sex After Cancer Program: https://www.instagram.com/music_sexaftercancer/
Sexy audio stories & intimate guides: https://www.instagram.com/Dipseastories