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Spring Survey 2012 Results

Why the Silence on Women’s Sexual Health?

8/7/2009
Recorded on 8/7/2009
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  • The Women’s Sexual Health Foundation
  • National Vulvodynia Association

Program Overview:

It seems like every ten minutes a Viagra commercial graces our eyes and ears. With the media sensationalizing sexual pleasure and male satisfaction, it’s often difficult to look at sexual health from a health perspective – particularly for women. Is there a double standard? If not, why the silence on women's sexual health? Female sexual dysfunction, known as FSD, is a relatively common health issue for women, but many healthcare providers do not address FSD with their female patients during regular medical visits – making this an ongoing issue. How can we balance the focus between men's’ sexual health and women's sexual health? Dr. Stephanie Buehler, Chris Veasley, and Lisa Martinez all weigh in on this controversial topic. These three experts offer a wealth of expertise. Also joining the discussion for a male perspective is Peter Frishauf, a contributor to Patient Power and healthcare professional for over 25 years. Don’t miss out on a very mind-blowing and moving discussion on sexual health from both female and male perspectives!

Experts and Guests:

Chris Veasley,
Associate Executive Director, National Vulvodynia Association
Ms. Veasley is the associate executive director of the National Vulvodynia Association (NVA), a nonprofit organization that serves vulvar pain patients and medical professionals that care for women with vulvar pain disorders. She received a B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin in 1997. She worked as a research assistant in the department of Neurology at the Johns Hopkins... more >

Stephanie Buehler, MPW, PsyD, CST
Director, The Buehler Institute
Stephanie is a licensed psychologist and AASECT-certified sex therapist. She is Director of The Buehler Institute in Irvine, CA where she helps men, women, and couples overcome sexual concerns. Dr. Buehler has worked in several medical settings and co-founded one of the first integrated medicine centers in Orange County. She recently launched a blog dedicated to bringing readers information about... more >

Lisa Martinez, RN/JD
Executive Director, The Women’s Sexual Health Foundation
Ms. Martinez, an attorney and registered nurse, voluntarily serves as Executive Director of the Women’s Sexual Health Foundation. The organization provides resources on sexual health for women and healthcare professionals, and advocates for further education and funding for sexual health research. Ms. Martinez has been honored by “Speaking for Women’s Health,” a non-profit that coordinates women’s health conferences across the... more >

Peter Frishauf Peter Frishauf,
Founder of Medscape
Peter Frishauf, founder of Medscape – one of the leading websites to educate doctors, had high PSA levels but had a negative biopsy. It took sometime for Peter to be formally diagnosed, but in the end, research and self-education, allowed him to make informed decisions in his care. Peter started his career as a medical writer in 1972 after graduating... more >

Sponsored By:

  • The Women’s Sexual Health Foundation
  • National Vulvodynia Association

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