33. Who Taught You That?! Sex, Culture, and the Stories We Tell featuring Gynogirl

34. Let Me Tell You What I Want, What I Really Really Want: The Sex Communication Survival Guide

Can sex still feel good when pain, aging, chronic illness, or life changes get in the way? What does a sex counselor actually do? And how do you tell your partner that what used to work… doesn't quite work anymore, without making everyone want to crawl under the bed and hide? Sexologist Dr. Heather Howard joins Drs Ashley & Meredith on this episode of Labia Logic to explain how she helps people have more comfortable, connected, and realistic conversations about sex. Dr. Howard explains what sexology and sexuality counseling really look like, especially for people navigating pelvic pain, chronic health conditions, desire differences, cancer, orthopedic issues, Peyronie's disease, aging bodies, and the very common "my libido has left the chat" experience. She also shares her Ergo Erotics Process, which helps individuals and couples rethink intimacy through comfort, creativity, positioning, movement strategies, and communication instead of assuming sex has to follow one very narrow script. There are no "shoulds" in sex, the brain is absolutely part of the sexual response, and pain, low desire, and physical limitations do not mean anyone is broken. This conversation covers how to start hard conversations with a partner, why planning ahead can make sex feel safer, how to create boundaries before things escalate, and why a satisfying sex life often requires a team approach. As these Doctors always say, vulva is a team sport, and sometimes the most intimate thing you can do is stop pretending the old script still fits. Links: www.HeatherHoward.com [http://www.heatherhoward.com] www.Ergoerotics.com [http://www.ergoerotics.com] @drheatherhoward on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drheatherhoward/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/drheatherhoward] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/drheatherhoward/] About Our Guest: Dr. Heather Howard is a sexuality counselor and financial coach who helps individuals and couples navigate challenges at the intersection of intimacy, health, and money. She holds a PhD in Human Sexuality and an MBA in Finance and Accounting, and is the founder of the Center for Sexual Health and Rehabilitation. She has served as faculty for Stanford School of Medicine and the California Institute of Integral Studies Human Sexuality programs. Her work supports clients experiencing sexual concerns related to chronic health conditions, pelvic pain, trauma, life transitions, and relationship stress. She also helps patients address financial stress that contributes to anxiety, relationship conflict, and avoidance of medical or sexual care. Through education, practical skill-building, andvalues-aligned financial systems, she helps clients reduce shame, improve communication around sensitive topics, and build healthier patterns that support emotional intimacy, sexual well-being, and greater relational vitality. More about the hosts of Labia Logic: Dr. Ashley Fuller is a Sexual Medicine Gynecologist and Vulvar Specialist in Seattle, WA. www.ashleyfullermd.com [http://www.ashleyfullermd.com] Dr. Meredith McClure is a Menopause Specialist, Sexual Medicine Gynecologist, and Vulvar Specialist in Dallas, TX. www.meredithmccluremd.com [http://www.meredithmccluremd.com] Follow the show on Instagram @labia_logic [https://www.instagram.com/labia_logic/] This episode was produced by Audiotocracy Podcast Production [https://www.linkedin.com/company/audiotocracypodcastproduction/posts/?feedView=all].

33. Who Taught You That?! Sex, Culture, and the Stories We Tell featuring Gynogirl

What happens when culture, religion, shame, and a medical system that loves to say "it's all in your head" collide with sexual health? Dr. Sameena Rahman, the GynoGirl, joins Drs. Ashley Fuller and Meredith McClure for this episode of Labia Logic. These three docs get into the big stuff: pelvic pain, vulvar conditions, vaginismus, period shame, sexual dysfunction, and the very real ways women, especially women of color, are dismissed when they try to get help. They also talk about Dr. Rahman's upcoming book Brown Girls' Disease: A Guide to Sexual Health and Empowerment Through a South Asian Lens, and unpack how cultural expectations, medical bias, religious messaging, and shame can shape the way patients experience their bodies and seek care. Their conversation also covers why clinicians need to listen to the whole story, how vulvar disease can look different across skin tones, and why "just try harder" is not, in fact, a treatment plan. So yes, we're talking about vaginas, vulvas, bias, and Barbie movie pearl-clutching. As one does. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that your body is not shameful, your pain is not imaginary, and saying the word "vagina" in public will not cause the earth to split open. Probably. Links: thegsmcollective.com [https://www.thegsmcollective.com/] @gynogirl on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gynogirl/?hl=en] About our Guest: Dr. Sameena Rahman is a board-certified OB/GYN and certified Menopause Practitioner with over a decade of expertise in midlife care, sexual medicine, and concierge gynecology. After training and practicing at leading institutions including USC, the University of Chicago, and Northwestern, she founded The GSM Collective in downtown Chicago to deliver a more personalized, patient-first model of women's healthcare. She hosts the podcast Gynogirl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones, along with her YouTube series GynoGirl TV, and is the forthcoming author of Brown Girl's Disease?—a bold, culturally grounded guide to sexual health and empowerment through a South Asian lens, launching in 2025. More about the hosts of Labia Logic: Dr. Ashley Fuller is a Sexual Medicine Gynecologist and Vulvar Specialist in Seattle, WA. www.ashleyfullermd.com [http://www.ashleyfullermd.com] Dr. Meredith McClure is a Menopause Specialist, Sexual Medicine Gynecologist, and Vulvar Specialist in Dallas, TX. www.meredithmccluremd.com [http://www.meredithmccluremd.com] Follow the show on Instagram @labia_logic [https://www.instagram.com/labia_logic/] This episode was produced by Audiotocracy Podcast Production [https://www.linkedin.com/company/audiotocracypodcastproduction/posts/?feedView=all].

32. Vein, Vein, Go Away: The Pelvis Has a Plumbing Problem

Pelvic pain that feels heavy, achy, bloated, or mysteriously worse by the end of the day? Pain after sex that lingers? Vulvar varicose veins, bladder urgency, or "everything looks normal" test results that definitely do not feel normal? Dr. Julie Baron joins this episode of Labia Logic to get into pelvic venous congestion — also called pelvic venous disorders — and why this often-overlooked cause of chronic pelvic pain deserves a much bigger seat at the exam-room table. Julie shares her own experience with years of unexplained pelvic and abdominal pain, how she finally found answers through vascular imaging, and why pelvic venous disorders can overlap with symptoms like bloating, urinary urgency, painful sex, vulvar discomfort, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, POTS, EDS, MCAS, and more. In other words: the pelvis is not a simple neighborhood, and the veins may be causing more drama than anyone realized. Listeners will learn the classic signs of venous pelvic pain, why standard imaging can miss the bigger picture, and why "just do Kegels" is not the answer here. The conversation also covers treatment options, vascular referrals, stents, embolization, and why finding the right provider matters. Most importantly, this episode offers validation for anyone who has been told their pain is incidental, imaginary, or "just motherhood." Your body is not being dramatic. It may just need someone willing to look at the whole picture. Links: drjuliebaron.com [http://www.drjuliebaron.com] @drjuliebaron on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/drjuliebaron/] About Our Guest: Dr. Julie Baron is a pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist and the Director of the Pelvic Health & Performance Center in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Baron holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University and brings 17 years of clinical experience to her work. She has advanced training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, prenatal and postpartum care, strength and conditioning, and complex orthopedic conditions. Her clinical work is grounded in a holistic, whole-person approach to pelvic health. She is internationally recognized for her work advancing awareness and clinical understanding of Pelvic Venous Disorders (PeVD). Dr. Baron lectures widely to physical therapists and healthcare providers, presenting at major international conferences and educational events. Her work is also being incorporated into the continuing education curriculum for pelvic health clinicians through Herman & Wallace, helping expand education on vascular contributions to pelvic pain for providers across the field. Her professional focus is informed not only by her extensive clinical experience, but also by her own journey navigating chronic pelvic pain and PeVD—an experience that continues to shape her patient-centered approach and her commitment to education, research, and advocacy. More about the hosts of Labia Logic: Dr. Ashley Fuller is a Sexual Medicine Gynecologist and Vulvar Specialist in Seattle, WA. www.ashleyfullermd.com [http://www.ashleyfullermd.com] Dr. Meredith McClure is a Menopause Specialist, Sexual Medicine Gynecologist, and Vulvar Specialist in Dallas, TX. www.meredithmccluremd.com [http://www.meredithmccluremd.com] Follow the show on Instagram @labia_logic [https://www.instagram.com/labia_logic/] This episode was produced by Audiotocracy Podcast Production [https://www.linkedin.com/company/audiotocracypodcastproduction/posts/?feedView=all].

31. Lady Parts, Painful Sex, and the Vulva Story We Should've Heard Sooner

What if painful sex, tampon pain, or that "something is wrong down there" feeling was not something to quietly tolerate, joke away, or fix with the world's least helpful advice: "just have a glass of wine"? In this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure welcome filmmaker and storyteller Bonnie Gross, creator of Lady Parts, a comedy feature inspired by her own experience with vestibulodynia, painful sex, repeated misdiagnoses, and eventually a vestibulectomy. They talk about why vulvar pain is so often misunderstood, why vulvodynia is sometimes more of a starting point than a full answer, and how conditions like recurrent yeast infections and pelvic floor dysfunction can overlap. They also explain why doctors really need to learn the word vulva before your feet go up and they go poking around with a speculum. Vulvar pain deserves real medical attention, a painful exam should never be brushed off, and patients should trust themselves when something feels wrong. These are facts. Non-negotiables. You deserve answers, care, and pleasure without pain. Period. Links: ladypartsfilm.com [https://ladypartsfilm.com/] Lady Parts on IMDB [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21423506/] letterboxd.com/film/lady-parts-2024/ [https://letterboxd.com/film/lady-parts-2024/] rottentomatoes.com/m/lady_parts [https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/lady_parts] @ladyparts_film on IG [https://www.instagram.com/ladyparts_film/] @ladypartsthemovie on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ladypartsthemovie] @shake_ur_bonbon on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@shake_ur_bonbon] @ladypartsfilm on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@ladypartsfilm] About Our Guest: Bonnie Gross is an award-winning comedy writer, producer, and post-production pro who's never met a taboo topic she couldn't turn into a smart, comical, and relatable story. She has a passion for telling authentic stories that focus on the realities of living with chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain, which she believes deserve far more screen time. Originally from Philadelphia and now based in New York City, Bonnie earned her B.A. in Media Production from the University of Alabama and completed the UCLA Professional Program in TV Comedy Writing in 2018. Her most recent film Lady Parts, now streaming on Amazon Prime, is an autobiographical comedy inspired by her own experience navigating the vulvovaginal health care world, which earned the Special Jury Award for Screenwriting at the Florida Film Festival and the Jury Award for Best Comedy Feature at the Austin Film Festival. Bonnie has worked for several years in post-production at Encore Hollywood and Light Iron, working on an array of television shows and films. She now co-owns Brainwomb, a boutique finishing house in NYC where she partners with filmmakers to shape their stories at every stage of the post-production process. She has also written, produced, and edited comedic content for the media brand It's a Southern Thing, and regularly creates her own offbeat comedy videos for social media. In addition to her creative work, Bonnie serves as the social media manager and a campaign team volunteer for Tight Lipped, a grassroots advocacy organization by and for people with chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain. More about the hosts of Labia Logic: Dr. Ashley Fuller is a Sexual Medicine Gynecologist and Vulvar Specialist in Seattle, WA. www.ashleyfullermd.com [http://www.ashleyfullermd.com] Dr. Meredith McClure is a Menopause Specialist, Sexual Medicine Gynecologist, and Vulvar Specialist in Dallas, TX. www.meredithmccluremd.com [http://www.meredithmccluremd.com] Follow the show on Instagram @labia_logic [https://www.instagram.com/labia_logic/] This episode was produced by Audiotocracy Podcast Production [https://www.linkedin.com/company/audiotocracypodcastproduction/posts/?feedView=all].

Rewrite Your LS Story: The 2026 Wholistic Healing Summit

The docs of Labia Logic are all about women's health! So of course we want to support the 2026 Wholistic Healing Summit. Read on for more information from the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network. Many people with lichen sclerosus know the experience of opening multiple browser tabs late at night, trying to understand if a new symptom is LS progression or just menopause. It is exhausting to piece together care from conflicting advice and short appointments that leave your most sensitive questions unasked. The 2026 Wholistic Healing Summit: The Year of You changes that experience. From May 11–15, we are bringing together 13+ world-class specialists in dermatology, pelvic health, and sexual medicine to provide the roadmap you have been missing. This isn't just about watching videos; it is about getting personalized answers. If you choose the All-Access Pass, you move from the audience into the room. You gain an exclusive seat in Deep-Dive Q&A Workshops where you can ask experts your specific questions about intimacy, pain loops, and hormonal shifts. You will walk away with a 70+ Page Integrated Care Guide and a lifetime searchable library, so when symptoms change six months from now, you aren't back at square one. Register now, and choose ongoing clarity at lssupportnetwork.org/whs.