Publications
During my career, I developed expertise in menopausal medicine and treating sexual difficulties. I have summarized some of this information here. I have also co-authored a handbook for primary care providers about addressing sexual health issues in practice. More at the links below.
Sentient Anatomy Podcast: Sex, Aging, and Getting Your Groove Back after Menopause
Sentient Anatomy Podcast with Verena Brown, MD, CSE
June 6, 2024
Join OB/GYN Dr. Gretchen Frey and I as we discuss alternative medicine, hormone replacement therapy, and how to have fun with sensuality after menopause. Don't miss this fun and enlightening episode!
Erasing the Shame from Herpes and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections
Our Better Half podcast: Drs. Jane Fleishman, Jayleen Galarza, Sabitha Pillai-Friedman, and Rosara Torrisi, sex educators and sex therapists, break down the beauty of human sexuality in the latter half of life—we call it our better half
SexEd Lecture Series: Sexuality, Menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy
The anatomic, physiologic, and psychologic changes of menopause can profoundly impact sexual expression. Judicious use of hormonal therapies can be life changing for some. Educators can empower older individuals to advocate medically for themselves by advancing understanding of both the changes and possible treatments. I will offer teaching tools and further resources.
The Vagina Episode
The Change, A podcast about perimenopause for people in their 30’s and 40’s.
A New Sexual Playground: Teaching Health Professionals
Our Better Half Podcast. Enjoying Sex in the Second Half of Life.
Exploring the Science and Sociology of Menopause
Deep dive conversation about menopause with Dr. Gretchen Frey on the It’s Not Human Sexuality Podcast. Hosted by reproductive biologist, Dr. Betsy Cairo.