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In a nutshell, WIDLIMS is a platform for discussing topics crucial to health which are not taught, glossed over or approached from the wrong angles in medicine and public discourse. The host Linda's knowledge – as a final year medical student – combined with valuable input from guests provides you with accessible and most importantly empowering evidence-based information on topics within the field of lifestyle medicine. In addition, you can expect in-depth mental health discussions, for example when considering body image & disordered eating in diet culture, as well as health inequalities due to variables such as race & gender which affect health behaviours and outcomes. We'll also discuss specific health conditions such as acne, anxiety and anorexia. DISCLAIMER: this podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes only. Music: Beat Thee by Alexander Nakarada (serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
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Do you suffer from painful sex? Do you not know how to counsel a patient who says they cannot insert tampons without pain? Is it possible to be "too tight"?
Vaginismus is a condition which makes sex painful, but it can also make inserting tampons difficult, and affects people in many different ways. I spoke to Natalie who is a volunteer with the Vaginismus Network, about the condition and painful sex. We cover what causes it, how it manifests and how to diagnose it, the scarce research available on the subject (and why women's pain is often dismissed) plus lots of people's personal experiences with Vaginismus and what healthcare professionals need to do better.
No topic should be taboo. Content warning: sex, painful sex, sexual assault.
Disclaimer: the discussion in this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as individual medical advice.
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