In today’s episode of Health Youniversity, we're breaking the silence around vaginismus—a condition that is rarely discussed openly.

Join us as Dr. Susan sits down with Dr. Kayla Jimenez, a clinical psychologist at Stanford School of Medicine and co-founder of Palmetto Psychology Clinic, who specializes in a revolutionary approach: therapist-assisted exposure therapy for vaginismus.

Vaginismus, a condition where involuntary pelvic floor contractions cause pain with penetration, has a stigma that leaves women to suffer in silence. Learn how the pain-avoidance cycle keeps women trapped in fear and shame for years—sometimes decades.

Dr. Kayla shares the surprisingly effective treatment that can help women overcome this condition in as few as 8-20 sessions. She explains that while it's not "all in your head" psychological factors do matter. And she reports that high-achieving, perfectionist women are often the most affected by the distress of not being able to "fix" this problem on their own.

This episode is perfect for women experiencing painful intercourse or unable to use tampons, anyone struggling with pelvic exams or fertility treatments, healthcare providers who want to better support their patients, or loved ones who want to understand and help someone silently suffering.

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In this powerful episode of Health Youniversity, discover how to build your family on your own terms—with or without a partner.

Join us as we sit down with Cheri Bergeron, author, life coach, and founder of the nonprofit Cheri's Choice, who shares her inspiring journey from corporate IT professional to fierce advocate for women pursuing alternative paths to motherhood.

Learn why the traditional "fairy tale" of marriage-then-motherhood no longer serves modern women, and discover the options available to you that you may never have known existed. Cheri shares her personal story of becoming a mother at 44 and just before 47 through IVF and egg donation—and the landmark custody battle she won that challenged outdated laws about families formed through assisted reproduction.

Discover why fertility education should start in your twenties (not your late thirties), the power of egg freezing as "assurance" for your future, and how to make informed choices about your reproductive timeline before time runs out.

This episode is perfect for women navigating fertility challenges alone, anyone questioning the "traditional" family model, those considering single motherhood by choice, or anyone who wants to understand their fertility options before it's too late.

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In this latest episode of Health Youniversity, discover how to balance your hormones naturally to optimize fertility and reclaim control of your reproductive health.

Join integrative nutrition health coach and hormone health specialist Madison Pollack as she shares her personal journey from cancer survivor to wellness advocate, and how she reversed her PCOS diagnosis and restored her natural cycles with nutrition.

Learn why PCOS isn't just a reproductive issue—it's a metabolic concern with long-term health implications. Discover the importance of proper nutrition (including why you need 80-100g of protein daily), why high-intensity workouts might be sabotaging your hormones, and how simple movement throughout the day can make all the difference.

Maddy breaks down the three essential pillars of hormone health: nutrition, movement, and stress management—plus why you don't need to overhaul everything at once to see real results.

This episode is perfect for women dealing with PCOS, irregular cycles, or fertility challenges, anyone who feels they've "tried everything," or those seeking to understand their bodies beyond what birth control taught them.

💻 About Susan Fox: https://www.healthyouniversity.co/about

Take your 5-Element Fertility Quiz: http://yourfertilityquiz.com/

Detox to De-Stress: View the FREE Masterclass on the importance of detoxification to prepare for a healthy pregnancy: https://susanfox1.easywebinar.live/gentle-detox

Learn about our program entitled Your Fertile Health: https://www.healthyouniversity.co/programs

Schedule a Fertile Health Assessment: https://www.healthyouniversity.co/your-fertile-health-call

Let us journey with you as you navigate your fertile health. Connect with me:

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