How sexual function is biopsychosocial and the meds that affect the “bio” part of this There are two FDA approved meds for women with low desire. They work in 50-60%of people that take them. They work by boosting dopamine. Addyi - filbanserin - came out in 2015. It is an oral nightly medication. Side effects are sleepiness and may include weight loss. It is safe to use if you are on antidepressants. Vyleesi – bremelanotide – an on demand injection – likely works by increasing dopamine. Do we fix...
Apr 03, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 150
March Live Podcast · Thoughts on Joylux vibrator https://joylux.com/ · COVID correlating to hormone imbalance? · Vaginal estrogen causing yeast infection? · I have had a heart attack so doctors are saying I cannot do any sort of hormone therapy, is this true? · How do you know when to see a gynecologist vs urologist vs family practice MD vs dermatologist for issues? I am 40 and I am interested in getting my hormones checked after about 6 months of unusual periods (skipping months followed by mon...
Mar 30, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Dr Jaime Seeman aka Doctor Fit and Fabulous - is a board certified OBGYN. She has a passion for fitness, preventative medicine and ketogenic therapy not only in her medical practice but in her own life. She is the co-medical director of Upgrade Performance Institute. Dr Seeman was also Mrs Nebraska 2020, finished Top 15 at Mrs America 2021 and appeared on NBC Titan games with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. She tells us her story about getting unstuck and how to inspire others. “I can’t ask my patien...
Mar 27, 2022•39 min•Ep. 148
Desire is Shaped by our Lived Experiences – The Heteronormative Theory Paper Dr. Sari van Anders is the Canada 150 Research Chair in Social Neuroendocrinology, Sexuality, and Gender/Sex, and Professor of Psychology, Gender Studies, and Neuroscience, at Queen's University. Dr. van Anders has published over 80 papers with research that sets out new ways to conceptualize, understand, and map gender/sex, sexual diversity, and sexuality, and also provides unique tools and theories for feminist and qu...
Mar 23, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 147
What if low desire is not your fault? Join me as I drink coffee and read (and editorialize) the best sex research paper to come out of 2021! The Heteronormativity Theory of Low Sexual Desire in Women Partnered with Men. by Sari M van Anders , Debby Herbenick , Lori A Brotto , Emily A Harris , Sara B Chadwick Join me in a few days as my next episode will be an interview with Dr. Sari van Anders Link here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8382213/ CME for this episode here: https://ear...
Mar 20, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Getting Paid to Talk About Sex – Men’s Sexual Health Urologist - Dr. Amy Perlman Amy Pearlman is a urologist specializing in men’s health and genitourinary reconstruction in Iowa City. We discuss a woman’s role in men’s health as a healthcare provider, family member and partner How can a woman approach concerns with her partner – what not to say. Sexual health can be a barometer of the health of a relationship Tips for communicating sexual health issues How women can hurt men with body shaming a...
Mar 16, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 145
As a former nun, oncology nurse, holistic health coach, and energy medicine practitioner, Laurie McCracken is passionate about supporting the healing and transformation needed to reunite our sexuality with our spirituality. She knows personally the emotional, physical, and mental trauma this “disconnect” can create in one’s life. She has also experienced firsthand the profound healing and transformation Authentic Tantra® offers. My deepest desire for you is that you feel good about and inspired ...
Mar 13, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Worldwide, the rates of chronic pelvic pain for women of childbearing age range from 14% to 32% Deb Malkin is a plus size, body positive, LCS certified life coach, massage therapist, movement enthusiast, and client zero of her pain recovery coaching work. She had only been taught that pain is related to issues in the tissues and was never taught the link between the brain, nervous system and the experience of chronic pain. Her mission has always been for people of all sizes, abilities and gender...
Mar 09, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 143
My last summary of the amazing ISSWSH conference! Such amazing topics Sex post baby Porn in heterosexual long term couples - getting to the deeper issues Pre-menstrual Dysphoria Disorder Perimenopause Sex after Pelvic Surgery --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 07, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Welcome to Day two of my thoughts on the 2022 ISSWSH conference! How to talk to your kids about sex Sex after cancer Sex after baby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 06, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Join me at the ISSWSH conference in Dallas today! Resources MYPFM.com PROSANA.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 04, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Such a good talk with Rachel Hughes for Perry app! Check it out! https://www.heyperry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ohhelloperry/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/heyperry https://apps.apple.com/us/app/perry-perimenopause-community/id1544428724 This content in this Podcast is not approved for credit by CMEfy, however, you may reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and engage to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ via point-of-care learning activities here: https://earnc.me/gNdtcd ...
Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Get on the email list to get the live podcast recording invite link to your email at www.kellycaspersonmd.com 1. Hormones 10+ years after menopause, risks and benefits and how to talk to your doctor. 2. pelvic organ prolapse options, surgical and non-surgical 3. What are pellets? Are they effective? 4. Benefits of pelvic floor therapy 5. Can incontinence be treated at home? 6. Views on viagra? 7. Is progesterone necessary if taking vaginal estradiol? 8. Is it a thing to apply estradiol to the fa...
Feb 23, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 138
This is a lecture I gave for a physician course on sex and menopause. The myths and the facts. Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/MxiRLg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 137
I define Male orgasmic disorder and discuss the common causes and treatments. Reference: AUA Update Series "Male Orgasmic Disorder" Find a Sex Therapist: https://www.aasect.org/referral-directory Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/SMg4U --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 13, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 136
A woman was feeling bad that she was avoiding sex because it was taking her partner too long to orgasm via her vagina. I set the record straight and offer some tips and tricks. Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/G98XnL --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 09, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 135
On social media A woman asked – my vagina is so dry that sex is painful, how can I fix this? Wikipedia: Gaslighting is a colloquialism, loosely defined as making someone question their own reality. The answer provided on social media to this question: - Regular sexual activity, self stimulation and pelvic floor exercise can help keep your vagina health. - IS THIS ACTUALLY TRUE? - This doctor said “I tell women to avoid sugar and use probiotics to make sure their entire ecosystem is “humming alon...
Feb 06, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Jan live topics - from hormones to bladder cancer to male questions - I answer them all! If I didn't get to yours join me for February's live Q&A by getting on my email list at www.kellycaspersonmd.com If I think I need hormone cream.....should I get tested for imbalance?? Is generic estradiol cream as good as Estrace? I’m seeing mixed reviews. The pharmacy gave me generic Doctor, what will happen, if we don’t take testosterone supplements after bilateral orchiectomy?? A woman writes in abou...
Jan 30, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Anorgasmia = persistent inability to achieve orgasm. 10-15% of women have never had an orgasm and there are so many reasons why. I talk about the top 5 things I say on repeat 1) vaginal estrogen is for almost everyone 2) systemic versus vaginal estrogen 3) Responsive desire is normal 4) Expand your view of heterosexual sex 5) and of course YANB! Check out ondrwear.com and use YANB to save 25% Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://ea...
Jan 23, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 132
National LS day is Jan 17th so I thought we would bring back Dr. Jill Krapf to help educate us on this silent condition that affects our sexuality so profoundly. What is Lichen Sclerosus. Can it be prevented? How it affects sexuality Classic signs and standard treatments What about lasers for LS? Why is it important to be on maintenance therapy How can partners be supportive? Dr. Krapf's important research. https://www.instagram.com/jillkrapfmd/ https://www.lichensclerosus.org/ Reflect on how th...
Jan 16, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 131
This is an IG live I did with Dr. Prabakar, OBGYN, who is known as The Fibroid Doc on IG! We talk all about female pelvic bleeding and issues! What are fibroids? How do you get fibroids? What are symptoms of fibroids? What is adenomyosis and endometriosis The perimenopause transition and how it affects bleeding We discuss ablation and lifestyle changes to help with quality of life www.instagram.com/thefibroiddoc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyPUtuVimf7GpprOiuXVWaw Reflect on how this Podcast...
Jan 12, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Check me out being interviewed for the amazing "Hit Play Not Pause" podcast with Selene Yeager! Your brain is your largest–and arguably your most important–sex organ. It’s also the most overlooked, especially during the menopausal transition when we spend a whole lot of time talking about our vaginas (which are important, too, of course!). I am her guest and we talk about all of it in a show that drives home the mind-vagina connection during menopause and midlife. Follow her at www.instagram.com...
Jan 09, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 126
I reflect on my podcast and me and how we both grew in 2021 - like I got bangs, and quit drinking! I list my top 4 episodes - I discuss 2022 plans for me and the podcast Thanks for your support heading into year 3! Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/uLGR8d --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 02, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Each month I do a zoom webinar and IG live. Sign up for the email's to get on the webinar for live coaching at www.kellycaspersonmd.com Today we talk about hormones, vaginal and systemic and why they are indicated and why you might choose to use them Pelvic pain evaluations Low desire doesn't live in a bubble Delayed ejaculation Vulvar moisturizers versus lube versus vaginal estrogen Thoughts on "estrogen dominance" and how to tell if you are "low" in estrogen. Can you use vaginal estrogen if yo...
Dec 29, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Dr. Juliana is a relationship and sex expert with a PhD in Counseling Education; a background in teaching gender studies and therapists at the graduate level; a licensed marriage and family / professional and practicing counselor herself. She says sex is the final chapter in personal development – I could not agree more! We learn how to talk, but rarely learn how to listen to feedback - that and more in this wonderful episode. Our sexuality is so much more than what we were taught. It is so much...
Dec 26, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 126
I am podcasting while on call, what could possibly go wrong? I review the poll that www.meetrosy.com did - they asked 1,000 people in committed relationships about their sexual life and I review and provide commentary. Also, I do a Tenga review (YANB15 for 15% of your order) at https://www.tenga.co/ and a wevibe review. Book mentioned: https://www.tenga.co/ The Body Is Not an Apology, Second Edition: The Power of Radical Self-Love Get CME for listening to my podcasts! https://earnc.me/82s5av ---...
Dec 22, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Beta Testing! Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/dMybKs The topic formally known as Sex-ED Dr. Teresa Wood trained in Philosophy, she has always been interested in the ways in which science and belief are applied to our bodies, our wellness, our sexuality and our education. For years thereafter, she used her stage presence, her poetry and her humorous teaching style to help her audience unlearn the old-school Sex Educati...
Dec 19, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 124
This is a lecture I gave for women physicians about male sexual health. I hope you learn something and enjoy the info! Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/XPsWwP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 15, 2021•29 min•Ep. 123
Chronic stress is the underlying reason for seeing a primary care doctor. Chronic stress makes you live a shorter life. Chronic stress kills your libido and sex life. I talk with Dr. Robyn Tiger, certified in yoga therapy, meditation and life coaching with specialty certification in trauma. With stress, anxiety, depression and burnout on the rise, and having personally lost 3 medical colleagues to suicide, she is deeply passionate about sharing what she learned with as many people as she can. Ho...
Dec 12, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Today I am lucky enough to interview Sarah Chadwick, author of “The Sweetness of Venus”. She is passionate about sex equality, gender studies, humor and learning. Her book is dedicated to: “This book is for all those who have a clitoris, or the opportunity to engage with one.” Why she wrote this book! You talk about how the clitoris is lost and found and lost and found throughout documented history. “17th-century under-the-table narrative about sex has a strong emphasis on mutual pleasure that i...
Dec 05, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 121
