I'm Dr. Susie Gronski, your penis friendly pelvic floor physical therapist, AASECT certified sex counselor and educator. On my podcast you'll find topics on sex, pelvic health, and expert interviews for men.
I'm also the founder of a multidisciplinary pelvic health clinic for pelvises with penises (and the people who love them!) in Asheville, North Carolina. 💻 Visit our website: drsusieg.com
🥼Our diverse team can support you with:
⚡️ chronic pelvic pain syndrome
😩 sexual pain
💦 urinary and fecal incontinence
🚽 urinary urgency and frequency
💩 constipation
🍑 post pelvic cancer (penile, testicular, prostate, bladder, bowel, rectal) bladder, bowel, and sexual recovery
🍌 sexual health difficulties
♿️ bladder, bowel, sexual rehabilitation post spinal cord injury or other neurological conditions
🏳️⚧️ post gender-affirming surgery rehabilitation
🤓 For more pelvic and sexual health education videos, visit my YouTube channel @DrSusieGTeam
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Spinal Cord Injuries & Sexuality: Tips from an OT & Sexologist
Occupational Therapist and Sexologist Vanja Rizvic shares practical strategies for navigating spinal cord injuries and sexuality, empowering listeners to enhance their sexual pleasure and well-being.
25 Oct 2024TRANSCRIPT
Top Dating Tips for Men: Navigating Intimacy and Sexual Health
On today's show, we’re diving into the complexities surrounding men's experiences in dating, intimacy, and sexuality, shedding light on the challenges often masked by societal expectations. Our exploration involves dismantling myths and internalized narratives that shape the lives of men and their partners, sexually and beyond. We also discuss how thoughts and beliefs can influence our capacity for pleasure and physiological functions like erections and ejaculation.
🎟️Join us at the Men’s Pelvic & Sexual Health Summit, where dating coach Erika Davian will be sharing expert advice on “First-Time Sex: Navigating the Experience with Confidence.” Don’t miss this opportunity to explore healthy intimacy and sexual well-being! Tickets at https://sexualhealthsummits.com
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 Meet Vacurect! Our episode sponsor
00:50 Meet mens dating coach, Erika Davian and summary of episode
2:30 Surrogate partner therapy for hands on practice
3:32 What you should expect with a surrogate partner therapist
5:07 Difference between men’s dating coach and surrogate partner therapist
7:07 Providers who work exclusively with men: a personal reflection
11:14 Unhealthy social narratives around men’s dating and intimacy
18:30 Sensate touch focus
20:18 Thoughts and beliefs influence physical sexual function and pleasure
24:40 Why Viagra doesn’t work
26:48 Defensive reactions around women discussing men’s sexual health issues
30:00 Empathy during sex is sexy!
32:30 Connect with Erika
CONNECT WITH ERIKA DAVIAN:
Website: ErikaDavian.com
Surrogate Partner Therapy: Sessionswitherika.com
Podcast: Bachelor to Boyfriend https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bachelor-to-boyfriend/id1681585833
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikadavian?igsh=bnppNXNnOWswYWE5
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 ME (DR. SUSIE) AND TEAM:
Website: https://drsusieg.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.susieg/ and https://www.instagram.com/lainie_ot/
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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13 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT
Sex and Spirituality: Overcoming Religious Taboos in the Bedroom
On today’s In Your Pants Podcast, we discuss the intersection of faith and intimacy, bridging the gap between the sacred and the sexy! The discussion on religion and sexuality is often delicate and loaded with tension, especially for those who have grown up in religious communities.
Our guests, Julia Postema and Jeremiah Gibson, hosts of the Sexvangelicals Podcast, unpack the emotional and sexual ramifications for couples navigating life in religious communities or after leaving religious communities. The conversation touches upon the challenges couples face due to adverse religious experiences and share practical communication tips to empower couples in fostering more enjoyable and fulfilling sexual experiences.
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About our guests
Julia Postema and Jeremiah Gibson are the co-hosts of the podcast Sexvangelicals: The Sex Education the Church Didn't Want You to Have. They are both Boston-based licensed psychotherapists and certified sex therapists who work with clients in Massachusetts. They currently live in Utrecht, The Netherlands. They specialize in helping couples with negative religious backgrounds discover sexuality that works for their partnership. They enjoy traveling to places that tend to fly under the radar, long-distance hiking, cooking very spicy food, unexpected conversations, and introverted days filled with reading and drinking fancy tea. They're on Instagram, @sexvangelicals, and Substack at sexvangelicals.substack.com
Connect with Julia and Jeremiah:
Website: www.sexvangelicals.com
IG: @sexvangelicals
FB: @sexvangelicals
Substack at sexvangelicals.substack.com
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:15 Relational and sexual impacts for couples leaving religious communities
06:09 Challenges people face in religious communities around sexuality
08:18 When spiritual values conflict with sexual values and pleasure
12:45 Religious narratives and purity culture impacts on sex and pleasure
19:20 Purity culture impact on men and women
20:23 Painful sex and healing with pelvic floor physical therapy
27:43 Communication tips for couples around sex and pleasure
36:18 Connect with Julia and Jeremiah
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 ME (DR. SUSIE) AND TEAM:
Website: https://drsusieg.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.susieg/ and https://www.instagram.com/lainie_ot/
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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Inside a recent episode
Top Dating Tips for Men: Navigating Intimacy and Sexual Health
Published 25 Oct 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Yeah. Well, I'm sure you are much better at talking about the medical side of all of that. But generally what I talk to clients about is the importance of relaxation, of being in anxiety. a relaxed state because that's where erections can come from, right? When we're in that parasympathetic rest and digest state, that's when our bodies have the ability to create those erections in the first place. So if we sort of backtrack then and recognize that when we're not feeling some version of that pleasant, relaxed, easygoing state, when instead we're feeling pressure or worry or anxiety, then of course it makes sense that an erection wouldn't happen in those moments. […]
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