Dr. Goldstein is a gynecologist specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction, vulvar disorders and female sexual health and dysfunction. He is an author, engaging speaker and world traveler (before COVID). You can find him at www.vulvodynia.com My story on my connection with Dr. Goldstein How did he become an expert in vulvas – and tell us what the vulva is. As many as 40 percent of women who suffer from pain with sex won't seek medical care. And most medical professionals are still in the dark when it comes to women's sexual pain. The viscous pain cycle Let’s talk about your book, “When Sex Hurts” Why he wrote it https://amzn.to/3tFvn5P What is vulvodynia? Are there any “easy fixes” for vulvodynia? What is lichen sclerosis. What is the role of estrogen and lichen sclerosis? Should women use steroids and estrogen cream for life? The importance of local vaginal estrogen in preventing UTI Menopause lasts a lifetime My “not natural” rant! Testosterone for women’s health Can you talk about the role of hormonal birth control, hormone effects, and pelvic pain and dyspareunia? Low dose birth control for early menopause What is the role of trauma and abuse in pelvic pain? His other book: Female Sexual Pain Disorders https://amzn.to/3x6FXoc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices