GynoGirl TV
Hosted by Dr. Sameena Rahman
Board-certified gynecologist and expert in menopause and sexual medicine, Dr. Sameena Rahman (aka Gynogirl) shares candid, evidence-based conversations on all things women’s health—with a focus on sexual medicine, midlife, and menopause. New episodes typically drop on Fridays!
How We Treat Pelvic Pain, Painful Sex, and Sexual Dysfunction
Insurance gives you ten minutes for pelvic pain, painful sex, and sexual dysfunction. Dr. Rahman sits down with her nurse practitioner and pelvic floor PT to show what comprehensive sexual health care actually looks like — and why she left insurance behind to deliver it.
Functional Strength Training, Nutrition & Midlife Reset | Katalin Rodriguez Ogren
Her GP offered marriage counseling when her menopause symptoms got severe. So Katalin Rodriguez Ogren — who has owned Chicago's POW Gym for 25 years — wrote a book instead. This conversation covers protein, estrogen, and why midlife is a reset if you know what to do with it.
Postpartum to Perimenopause: Bounce Back Culture, Body Shame & Normal Anatomy w/Dr. Shieva Ghofrany
Filmed in Dr. Rahman's office — in front of the eight-foot vulva — Between Two Labia is the series where colleagues sit down and have the conversations patients actually want to hear. Dr. Shieva Ghofrany is the first guest, covering the overlooked years between postpartum and perimenopause, the harm of bounce-back culture, normal vulvar anatomy, and what her own health journey taught her about empathy in medicine.
The New Rules of Women's Health: Research Bias & Patient Empowerment | Meghan Rabbitt
Health journalist and author Meghan Rabbitt spent 25 years translating medicine for women — then Maria Shriver asked her to write the book women actually needed. In this video, Dr. Sameena Rahman and Meghan cover research bias, pregnancy complications and heart disease, why shame keeps women from getting care, and how to stop normalizing pain. With a full chapter-by-chapter timestamp breakdown so you can go straight to what matters most to you.
ISSWSH 2026 Recap: Testosterone, Research Funding & Women's Sexual Pleasure | Dr. Tami Rowen
What did the latest ISSWSH conference reveal about the future of women’s sexual health? Dr. Tami Rowen shares insights on testosterone therapy, sexual pleasure research, body image after breast cancer, and why sexual medicine still receives so little research funding.
What Is Sex Therapy? Shame, Intimacy Disorders & Pleasure | Dr. Shannon Chavez
Sex therapy isn’t awkward homework or uncomfortable demonstrations—it’s about safety, attachment, and reclaiming pleasure. Dr. Shannon Chavez breaks down sexual shame, vaginismus, compulsive sexual behaviors, and why the body holds onto pain even after physical healing. If you’ve ever felt confused about desire, shame, or intimacy, this conversation offers clarity and hope.
Global Women's Health: Maternal Mortality, Menopause & Cultural Barriers | Dr. Sadia Malick
From rural Pakistan to the UK, Dr. Sadia Malick has seen what happens when women are supported—and when they’re silenced. In this powerful conversation, we discuss maternal mortality, menopause stigma across cultures, PCOS and insulin resistance in South Asian populations, and why vaginal estrogen should be routine care for women over 40. This episode challenges the idea that suffering is normal and calls for global change in women’s health education.
POTS, MCAS, and the Veins Medical School Forgot | Dr. Alexis Cutchins
Dizziness, fatigue, pelvic pain—what if it’s all connected? Cardiologist Dr. Alexis Cutchins joins GynoGirl TV to explain how overlooked venous conditions may be at the root of common symptoms in women with POTS, MCAS, and hypermobility. If you’ve been dismissed, this one’s for you.
Menopause and the Myth of Having It All | Dr. Sharon Malone
Only 1% of eligible Black women are receiving hormone therapy—despite being hit hardest by menopause symptoms. In this candid episode of Gyno Girl TV, Dr. Sharon Malone—OB-GYN, bestselling author of Grown Woman Talk, and Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Health—opens up about the real barriers facing women in midlife. From career pressure and racial bias to hormone misinformation and the need for second opinions, this episode is a masterclass in grace, grit, and advocating for better care.
Are You Getting All Your Options? The Truth About Hysterectomies | Dr. Kameelah Phillips
Dr. Kameelah Phillips, board-certified OB-GYN and author of The Empowered Hysterectomy, joins Gyno Girl to break down what every woman should know before a hysterectomy. From the dark history of gynecology to modern disparities in care, this episode explores informed consent, orgasm preservation, and why choice—not pressure—should guide your treatment plan.
The FDA Denied Him. 30 Years Later, They Removed the Box Warning | Dr. Avrum Bluming
Dr. Avrum Bluming spent over 30 years fighting for safe, evidence-based hormone therapy access for breast cancer survivors. In this powerful episode, he shares the journey that began with his wife’s premature menopause and led to the FDA finally removing the estrogen black box warning in 2025.
Overcoming fear: what has changed in women’s health in 2025?
What changed in women’s health in 2025? From evolving care models and guideline updates to how women access hormone therapy and preventive care, Gyno Girl shares what mattered—and why it’s giving us hope for the future.
80 Million Women Over 40, But Most Still Don't Know Their Options | Dr. Kelly Casperson
Dr. Kelly Casperson breaks down the menopause treatment crisis in America, from the shocking lack of certified providers to the outdated laws blocking testosterone access. Discover how grassroots advocacy and FDA changes are finally shifting the landscape.
Why Your Partner's Erectile Dysfunction Is Affecting Your Sex Life | Dr. Mohit Khera
Sexual dysfunction doesn’t just affect men—it impacts their partners too. Dr. Mohit Khera, leading urologist and expert in men’s sexual medicine, joins the podcast to explain how erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and low testosterone disrupt intimacy for couples. We explore real treatments that work, why female testosterone is still underfunded, and how to tackle sexual health as a team.
Perimenopause Anxiety and Depression: Why Your Doctor is Missing the Hormone Connection
Brain fog, anxiety, and memory loss in your 40s? It might not be just stress. Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan shares her personal story of misdiagnosis, why hormone therapy changed everything, and how she now helps women identify the real root of their symptoms.
Trauma-Informed Care in Women's Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know
On this episode of GynoGirl TV, Dr. Heather Quaile unpacks the connection between trauma and women’s health. Learn how trauma-informed care transforms gynecology—from pelvic exams to menopause—and how to advocate for care that truly sees and supports you.
Why Doctors Should Prescribe Vibrators for Sexual Pain
Vibrators aren’t just for pleasure—they’re powerful tools for healing. Lara Pack shares how external vibration helped her overcome vaginismus, reclaim intimacy, and launch Elixir Play, a line of medical-grade vibrators designed for women navigating pain, trauma, and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Gynecology & Sexual Health: The Pelvic Floor Connection from a Top Chicago Concierge Practice
What is the pelvic floor, and why does it matter for everyone — not just postpartum patients? In this episode, the GSM Collective team unpacks how sexual health, hormonal changes, and pelvic floor function are deeply connected. Learn why they left insurance-based care, how they collaborate to treat complex cases, and what to expect from pelvic floor physical therapy.
Dr. Heather Hirsch: The Menopause Myths That Are Still Harming Women.
Menopause myths die hard—and they’re still preventing women from accessing the care they deserve. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Heather Hirsch unpacks the most harmful misconceptions still shaping how menopause is treated today. From hormone timing to progesterone intolerance, Dr. Hirsch offers clear, evidence-based insights every woman should hear.
Spine Health and Sexual Dysfunction: Breakthrough Discoveries with Dr. Choll Kim
In this episode, spine surgeon Dr. Choll Kim shares groundbreaking research connecting spinal conditions to sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain. While many providers overlook this link, Dr. Kim explains how annular tears, Tarlov cysts, and spinal inflammation can impact the S2–S4 nerve roots that control pelvic sensation.
Dr. Kim’s studies show that 8% of spine surgery patients suffer from undiagnosed sexual problems, often without back pain. He outlines how targeted diagnostic injections distinguish symptomatic from incidental findings, and why minimally invasive procedures can restore function with same-day discharge and zero complications.
If you’ve experienced unexplained pelvic pain or sexual dysfunction, this conversation sheds light on a root cause—and a path toward relief.