Sex Care is Self Care

Dr. Lori Brotto joins Sex Care is Self Care for a powerful conversation on women’s sexual health, pleasure, and the science behind sexual wellness. Hosted by Patty Brisben, this episode explores how stress, trauma, menopause, desire, and communication all shape women’s sexual well-being—and why sexual health must be treated as whole-person health.

From her early research journey to becoming a leading voice in women’s sexual health, Dr. Brotto shares how mindfulness-based interventions transformed care for women experiencing pain, low desire, and disconnection from their bodies. She breaks down common misconceptions around libido, lubricants, aging, and pleasure, while emphasizing that healthy sexuality is defined by the individual—not by societal expectations.

Together, Patty and Dr. Brotto discuss the urgent need for better provider education, increased research funding, trauma-informed care, and accessible support for women navigating sexual health concerns. This episode is both educational and empowering—a reminder that pleasure matters, communication matters, and asking for help is a form of self-care.

Because sex care is self-care—and women deserve evidence-based care, better conversations, and better outcomes.

In this episode of Sex Care is Self Care, Founder Patty Brisben is joined by Dr. Jordan Emont for an honest, expansive conversation about pleasure, intimacy, and the emotional realities that shape our sexual lives.
Dr. Emont helps us unpack how desire, communication, and connection are influenced by mental health, relationships, stress, and the stories we’ve been taught about sex and our bodies. Together, we explore what it means to move away from performance and perfection—and toward curiosity, consent, and compassion.
We talk about common barriers people face when it comes to pleasure and intimacy, why so many of us feel disconnected from our bodies, and how therapy-informed tools can help individuals and partners build safer, more satisfying sexual experiences. This episode offers both validation and practical insight, reminding us that there’s no “normal” way to experience sex, only what’s true for you.
At its core, this conversation reinforces a simple truth: sex care is self care. And tending to our emotional and relational wellbeing is just as essential as tending to our physical health.

In this episode of Sex Care is Self Care, Founder Patty Brisben is joined by Dr. Evan Goldstein for a frank, stigma-free conversation about anal health, pleasure, and why this part of the body deserves far more care, and far less silence.
As a nationally recognized expert and founder of Bespoke Surgical, Dr. Goldstein breaks down the anatomy, common misconceptions, and real medical considerations around anal sex and anal wellness. We talk about preparation, pain, injury prevention, healing, and why so many people suffer in silence simply because no one taught them what healthy care actually looks like.
This episode challenges the shame and fear that often surround anal health and replaces them with education, harm reduction, and empowerment. Dr. Goldstein emphasizes that pleasure and safety are not opposites, and that informed, proactive care can radically improve both sexual experiences and long-term health.
Whether you’re curious, experienced, or just trying to better understand your body, this conversation is a reminder that sex care includes every body part—and everyone deserves accurate information, compassionate care, and autonomy over their pleasure.

In this episode of Sex Care is Self Care, Founder Patty Brisben sits down with Dr. Chailee Moss, a leading public health researcher and advocate, to explore the intersections of sexual health, equity, and systems-level change.

Dr. Moss brings her expertise to a powerful conversation about how research, policy, and community-centered care can work together to close gaps in sexual and reproductive health, especially for communities that have been historically underserved or dismissed. We talk about what it really means to take a trauma-informed, justice-oriented approach to sex care, and why data alone isn’t enough without lived experience and trust.

Like the SHE+ Foundation, Dr. Moss also shares how the foundation is working to shift narratives, fund bold solutions, and ensure that sexual health is treated as essential healthcare, not a luxury.

Sex Care is Self Care host Patty Brisben sits down with urologist, menopause expert, and bestselling author Dr. Kelly Casperson to talk about her powerful new book, The Menopause Moment. Together, they unpack why menopause is not a medical footnote, but a pivotal moment in women’s health, pleasure, and autonomy.

In this conversation, Patty and Dr. Casperson explore the myths and misinformation that have shaped how menopause is treated, how shame and silence impact care, and what it means to reclaim agency over our bodies as we age. They also discuss the significance of the FDA’s removal of black box warnings on vaginal estrogen, why that decision matters for patient safety and access, and how evidence-based care can radically improve quality of life.

This episode is both practical and affirming, grounded in science, lived experience, and the belief that sex care is self care at every stage of life.

https://www.sheplusfoundation.com/
https://kellycaspersonmd.com/the-menopause-moment-book/