Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not replace medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

Join Rosalina and Shauna for this insightful episode as we sit down with Dr. Laila Agrawal, a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at Norton Cancer Institute who runs a sexual health clinic for women with cancer. This episode addresses the taboo topic of sexual health that affects previvors, survivors, and thrivers, regardless of relationship status. We dissect important topics encompassing the intricate interplay of biological, physiological, and social factors. We dismantle misconceptions and equip you with insights into enriching your sexual well-being to rediscover pleasure and intimacy and gain guidance on communicating your sexual health concerns with medical professionals. At the end of the episode, Dr. Agrawal answers questions from our Instagram community.

Resources:-

Vaginal moisturizer / Vulvovaginal moisturizers - Good Clean Love (with hyaluronic acid), Hyalogyn, Revaree

-Water-based lubricants Good Clean Love, Luvena

-Silicone-based lubricants - Uberlube

Episode Timestamps:

[00:09:08] Why Is Women's Sexual Health Is Important?

[00:12:39] Bio-Psycho-Social Model

[00:14:15] The Effects of Your Sexuality For Previvors/Survivors/Thrivers

[00:21:53] How to Initiate Conversations about Your Sexual Health

[00:24:17] Questions to Ask Healthcare Providers About Sexual Health

[00:25:40] Debunking Misconceptions Of Vaginal Estrogen

[00:29:34] Non-Hormone Vaginal Moisturizer

[00:31:26] Vaginal Moisturizer vs Lubricants

[00:35:10] Sex Health Rapid Fire Round

[00:38:23] Rediscovering Pleasure After Diagnosis

[00:41:02] Pain With Penetration Is Not Always Caused By Dryness

[00:43:46] Sex Therapist vs Pelvic Floor Therapist

[00:46:26] Strategies To Maintain Healthy Relationships & Intimacy

[00:48:54] Sexual Health Takeaways

[00:50:36] Listener Questions Answered

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