About this episode

Rena Malik, MD and Sue Goldstein discuss sexual health after 50, addressing common issues and empowering listeners with knowledge and strategies.

In this episode, Rena Malik, MD sits down with Sue Goldstein to explore the evolution of sexual medicine, breaking taboos around aging and sexual health, and strategies for navigating issues like low desire and painful sex. Together, they discuss hormonal treatments, the importance of communication, and debunk common myths, empowering listeners with practical advice and confidence to seek help and prioritize their sexual well-being. Check out the erectile mastery course: learn.renamalikmd.com/erectilemastery Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Introduction00:00:48 The Real Reason Women’s Sexual Health Gets Ignored00:02:44 From Viagra to Female Sexual Medicine00:05:47 Hormones, Menopause, and the Taboo Doctors Avoid00:13:54 Sue Goldstein on HSDD and Her Own Diagnosis00:18:50 How Low Desire Can Impact Confidence and Marriage00:24:09 Hormone Therapy Myths and Patient Fear00:29:01 What “Good Sex” Actually Means for Women00:32:39 Menopause, Painful Sex, and What Women Need to Know00:42:07 Why Sexual Medicine Research Is So Hard00:47:11 What Men Still Don’t…

People in this episode

Host: Rena Malik, MD

Guest: Sue Goldstein

Topics covered

• sexual health
• aging
• hormonal treatments
• communication
• low desire
• painful sex
• myths about sex

Keywords

• sexual medicine
• aging and sex
• hormones
• menopause
• sexual well-being
• low desire
• painful sex
• communication in relationships

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Organizations: erectile mastery course, renamalik.supercast.com, renamalikmd.com, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter

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