Is it time for doctors to prescribe vibrators for pelvic floor health?

Today, we delve into a topic that may have raised a few eyebrows 🤨: the potential prescription of vibrators for pelvic floor health. Yes, you read that correctly! In this podcast episode, I had the privilege of hosting Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya, MD, who shared her research findings on this intriguing (and taboo) subject.

Meet Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya, MD

Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya is a board-certified gynecologist specializing in female pelvic medicine, reconstructive surgery, menopause, and women's sexual health. She is not only a dedicated clinician but also a passionate advocate for her patients. As the Chair of the Communication Committee for the International Society of Sexual Medicine, she has actively contributed to advancing medical care for women through research.

Key Takeaways from Our Conversation

Dr. Dubinskaya and I covered a wide range of topics related to the use of vibrators for pelvic and sexual health. Here are some of the key highlights:

• Motivation for Research: Dr. Dubinskaya explained her motivation behind researching the use of vibrators for pelvic health, shedding light on the potential benefits for both women and men.

• How Vibrators Work: We delved into the science behind how vibrators work on the body and their potential benefits on sexual function, incontinence, and pelvic floor muscles.

• External vs. Internal Stimulation: We explored whether external or internal vibrator stimulation is more effective and discussed the benefits for men's pelvic floor health.

• Sexual Function and Aging: Dr. Dubinskaya shared insights into how aging affects sexual function and pelvic floor health, with a focus on considerations for vibrator use in older populations.

• Orgasms and More: Our conversation also touched upon whether long-term vibrator use might affect orgasm, the differences between vibrator and manual stimulation, and the challenges in defining and measuring orgasms.

• Breaking Barriers: Dr. Dubinskaya discussed the barriers that might prevent people from considering vibrator use and potential adverse reactions, as well as how clinicians can initiate conversations about sexual health with their patients.

This information is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding treatment, medications/supplements, or any medical diagnoses. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is in no way to substitute the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.