Libido, Lubrication, and Love: A Menopause Guide by Dr. James Simon
Sexual Health after 50: The Truth About Estrogen and Risks of HRT! MUST SEE for ALL WOMEN (and Men) (2nd Act TV)
In this video, Dr. Simon addresses the “estrogen dilemma.” He presents eye-opening facts that challenge the misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy. In this interview on 2ndAct TV with host, Silke Schwarzkopf, they also discuss how… Read More »
The Masturbation Diet: The Scientific Underpinnings
A Concept on the Interplay of Desire for Sex and Food in the Brain Introduction The Masturbation Diet is a fanciful way of describing the highly evolved balance in humans between the desire for and… Read More »
The Truth About Sex after 50: Back in the Sack after a Long Pause and Reviving Sexual Desire!
Sex after 50: What Women AND Men Need to Know about Vaginal Health But Are Afraid to Ask! (Must See)
In this video, Dr. James Simon, a renowned Women’s Sexual Health and Menopause Expert, takes on the taboo topic of sex and vaginal health after 50. Nicknamed the “Menopause Whisperer” by Washingtonian Magazine, Dr…. Read More »
We’re Not Doing Enough for the Postmenopausal Vulva and Vagina: An Evidence-Based Approach
You Don’t Have to Orgasm to Experience Pleasure During Sexual Intercourse
Neither men nor women have to orgasm to experience pleasure during sexual intercourse. Communication is the key to discussing sexual pain and dysfunction with the partner. Women who have a low libido can get FDA-approved… Read More »
Sexual Health at Menopause
Dr. James Simon discusses the importance of sexual health during menopause and encourages clinicians to open up the conversation with patients. He discusses several treatment options and resources with Dr. Marla Shapiro. Dr. Marla Shapiro:… Read More »
Sexual Health at Menopause
Dr. James Simon discusses the importance of sexual health at menopause and encourages clinicians to open up the conversation with patients. He reviews treatment options and resources. (www.menopause.org)
When Sex Hurts: The Pains of Penetration
Is penetration ever painful for you? Whether it’s with fingers, toys, or penises, you’re not alone: An estimated 50% of menopausal women with sexually active partners experience pain during vaginal penetration. And that’s just women… Read More »
HSDD is Under-detected and Under-treated
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), which affects about 10% of women in the United States, is defined as the persistent or recurrent deficiency or absence of sexual desire accompanied by personal distress. There are treatments… Read More »
Demystifying Hormone Replacement Therapy and Menopause
There is so much misconception about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and menopause. I was recently featured on #justASK, a healthcare podcast dedicated to providing evidenced-based information from a team of sexual health experts. #justASK is… Read More »
Debunking Myths About Intimacy and Aging
Debunking Myths About Intimacy and Aging
How many times have you shuddered the moment someone mentions your parents or your grandparents having sex? As a doctor specializing in sexual health, I’ve seen that inevitable gasp time and time again. The mere… Read More »
Take a Look Under the Hood: Everything You Weren’t Taught About Your Clitoris
Illustration by Lori Malépart-Traversy Women have the only organ in the human body exclusively dedicated to pleasure: the clitoris! This humorous, brief documentary gives an illustrated and educational history of the clitoris; it also reveals something very… Read More »
An OBGYN’s Take on Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘DTF’ Libido Supplements
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, founder of the wellness and lifestyle brand goop®, recently launched a new “sexual health supplement” marketed under the name DTF. According to advertisements, this product is intended to “support women’s sexual desire, arousal, and mood.” We believe this claim to be an example of a misleading campaign marketed to consumers that is unsupported by scientific evidence.
A Partner’s Guide to Menopause
If your partner is going through menopause, here’s a brief guide for survival. Menopause isn’t just a challenging time for the person going through it, but it can also be difficult for partners, friends, and… Read More »
Hot (News) Flash: Menopausal Hormone Therapy Could Save Your Life!
Back in April 2020, an article in the Journal of Women’s Health prompted me to think about the differences between men and women’s life and death responses to COVID-19. That article illustrated what we’ve heard… Read More »
Nuts for Sex
I’m frequently asked whether there’s anything to change in one’s diet to improve sexual function. While there’s absolutely nothing dietary that can treat a severe erectile dysfunction (ED) or significant arousal disorder in women, there… Read More »
Testosterone Therapy: Now for Women!
Testosterone Therapy I have been involved in the development of testosterone products for women for many years. My research has been included in the original Princeton Consensus on Testosterone Insufficiency in Women back in 2002, and… Read More »
Lynch Syndrome
Catching Cancer in Patients with Lynch Syndrome Does your patient have cancer in their family history? If they have Lynch Syndrome, a simple screening can catch cancer before it’s too late. It’s easy to merely… Read More »
Electronic Medical Records
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) –A Balanced View One of the cornerstones of The New Government Health Plan is the use of the electronic medical record (EMR), sometimes called Electronic Health Records (EHR). Proponents offer these… Read More »