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Today, we delve into a topic that may have raised a few eyebrows 🤨: the prescription of vibrators for pelvic floor and sexual health for men and women. Yes, you read that correctly! In this podcast episode, I had the privilege of hosting Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya, MD, who shared her research findings on this intriguing (and taboo) subject.

**Meet Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya, MD**

Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya is a board-certified gynecologist specializing in female pelvic medicine, reconstructive surgery, menopause, and women's sexual health. She is not only a dedicated clinician but also a passionate advocate for her patients. As the Chair of the Communication Committee for the International Society of Sexual Medicine, she has actively contributed to advancing medical care for women through research.

We cover topics such as:

- 00:00 Introduction - 02:40 Dr. Dubinskaya’s motivation to research vibrators for pelvic floor health - 04:11 A tool that women (and men) use to support their pelvic floor muscles - 05:10 How vibrators work on the body - 05:45 Vibrator use benefits on sexual function, incontinence, and pelvic floor muscles - 07:10 External or internal vibrator stimulation; is one better than the other? - 09:30 Benefits using vibrators for men’s pelvic floor and sexual health - 11:15 Women who use vibrators partner’s improve their sexual function - 12:23 Aging, sex, pelvic floor health - 15:14 Considerations for vibrator use in older population - 16:00 Will long term vibrator use make it harder to orgasm? - 18:55 Can manual stimulation offer similar effects to a vibrator? - 19:45 How do we define and measure orgasm? - 22:47 Orgasms change with age - 24:03 Barriers for vibrator use - 27:29 Adverse reactions with vibrator use - 29:50 How clinicians can talk about sexual health with their patients

RESOURCES:

Free sex and pelvic pain resources https://drsusieg.com/resources

Online Pelvic Pain Relief Program for Men https://drsusieg.com/pelvic-pain-in-men-online-program

CONNECT WITH DR. ALEXANDRA DUBINSKAYA, MD:

Website: http://drurogyn.com/

Instagram: @a.dubinsky

Twitter: @dubinsky_a

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.dubinskaya.7

CONNECT WITH ME (DR. SUSIE) AND TEAM:

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Disclaimer:

This information is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding treatment, medications/supplements, or any medical diagnoses. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is in no way to substitute the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

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