Why Sexual Health Deserves More Attention in Medicine - European Medical Journal

Why Sexual Health Deserves More Attention in Medicine

The EMJ Podcast | Episode 245

In this episode of the EMJ Podcast, Jonathan Sackier speaks with Rachel Rubin, a urologist and sexual medicine specialist, about the need for patient-centred care, the importance of multidisciplinary approaches, and breaking the stigma around sexual health. Rubin also shares insights into improving medical education and advancing healthcare policies to better support sexual medicine.

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Speaker bio: 

Rachel Rubin Headshot

Rachel Rubin is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Urology at Medstar Georgetown University and a board-certified urologist specialising in sexual medicine. With fellowship training under Irwin Goldstein, Rubin has dedicated her career to advancing sexual medicine through patient-centred care, research, and education. She launched her own practice in 2022 to focus on comprehensive, multidisciplinary treatment for sexual health concerns. 

Timestamps:
  • 00:00 – Introduction
  • 02:51 – Importance of patient-centred care in sexual medicine
  • 06:05 – Benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to sexual health
  • 11:45 – Gaps in sexual medicine education and training
  • 15:20 – Addressing stigma in sexual health
  • 23:21 – Reframing menopause in clinical practice
  • 29:15 – Training in male and female sexual medicine
  • 38:35 – Gender reassignment and gender-affirming care
  • 47:45 – Three wishes for the future of sexual healthcare

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