Sex Care is Self Care
Sex Care is Self Care

Sex Care is Self Care

SHE+ Foundation, Women's Sexual Health Non-profit

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SEX CARE IS SELF CARE is a podcast by the SHE+ Foundation. This podcast empowers listeners to take charge of their sexual health, with up-to-date information on a wide variety of topics, through a sex-positive lens. Patty Brisben, Founder of Pure Romance, uses her decades of experience in the field to lead the conversation with acclaimed experts who sit on the SHE+ Medical Advisory Board, along with current sexual health and wellness professionals. There’s no better way to practice self-care than to care for your sexual health. To submit questions, ideas, and listener feedback, email: [email protected]

Recent Episodes

SHE+ 54 | Bonnie Gross on the Lady Parts Film
DEC 8, 2025
SHE+ 54 | Bonnie Gross on the Lady Parts Film
What happens when women’s pain is ignored, dismissed, or mislabeled as “all in your head”? In this episode, Patty Brisben sits down with writer, comedian, and filmmaker Bonnie Gross, creator of the award-winning film Lady Parts, inspired by her own journey through years of misdiagnosis, medical gaslighting, and ultimate healing. Part heartfelt and part hilarious, Lady Parts flips the script on shame and silence around women’s health—encouraging open conversations between patients, parents, a...
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32 MIN
SHE+ 53 | Understanding GSL with Dr. Rachel Rubin!
SEP 16, 2025
SHE+ 53 | Understanding GSL with Dr. Rachel Rubin!
"An educated patient is the best patient." - Dr. Rachel Rubin In this episode, SHE+ President and Chairwoman Patty Brisben sits down with Dr. Rachel Rubin, a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist. As a pioneer in the field, Dr. Rubin brings unmatched attention and expertise to conditions that impact so many women, and for too long, went without a name: Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation (GSL) and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Dr. Rubin breaks down ...
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34 MIN
SHE+ 52 | Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, OB/GYN & Gynecologic Economics Expert
AUG 21, 2025
SHE+ 52 | Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, OB/GYN & Gynecologic Economics Expert
Join host Patty Brisben in this powerful conversation with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald - Double Board-Certified Urogynecologist and OB/GYN & Gynecologic Economics (#GynEconomics) Expert! Did you know that a four-hour endometriosis excision surgery will be reimbursed less financially than a 30-minute orthopedic surgery? Together, Dr. Fitzgerald & Patty Brisben dive deep into #gyneconomics - and how hospitals make decisions that impact their bottom line, and restrict access for...
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24 MIN
SHE+ 50 | Navigating from the Frontlines with Dr. Vaccaro & Dr. Iglesia
JUN 12, 2025
SHE+ 50 | Navigating from the Frontlines with Dr. Vaccaro & Dr. Iglesia
In this episode, members of the SHE+ Foundation Medical Advisory Board, Dr. Christine Vaccaro & Dr. Cheryl Iglesia, join SHE+ Founder and Chairwoman Patty Brisben for a dialogue on the current state of women's sexual health. Together, they explore the real-time impact of federal policy shifts on clinical care, barriers to surgical access, and how patients can protect their health in uncertain times. From the OR to Instagram, they’re breaking down complex issues with clarity and co...
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40 MIN
SHE+ 49 | Navigating from the Frontlines - with Dr. Althof & Dr. Connor
MAY 25, 2025
SHE+ 49 | Navigating from the Frontlines - with Dr. Althof & Dr. Connor
In this episode, members of the SHE+ Foundation Medical Advisory Board, Dr. Karen Connor & Dr. Stan Althof join SHE+ Founder and Chairwoman Patty Brisben for a thoughtful dialogue on the current state of women's sexual health. They explore how changes in federal policy, research funding, and medical education are shaping the future of women’s sexual health. With insights on pelvic floor therapy, mental health, and the gap between evidence-based research and clinical training, this...
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33 MIN