In Your Pants With Dr. Susie G

When your bladder calls the shots, your social calendar starts to look barren. Never mind sitting through a movie, your fear of peeing in your pants keeps you plenty occupied. Urgency doesn’t have to rule your life and neither does your bladder. In today’s In Your Pants episode, Dr. Sara Smith and I talk about the “push that old sweet lady out of the way NOW syndrome” and how urgency bleeds into everything we do, not just our bladders. Sitting through a movie without peeing your pants is possible just hit play to purge that urge.

Throbbing. Burning. Pain with erections. Most men are afraid they won’t get it up; you’re afraid you will -- because it hurts down there. But never mind sex, you might even have trouble sitting down. Simple, everyday things like driving, working at your desk, or going to the bathroom have turned into Mt. Everest. You don’t have to live like this. In today’s In Your Pants episode, Ryan Cazares tells us how he stopped giving too many f*cks about pelvic pain and took his health by the reigns. Ryan and I met at my 6 Day Hands-On Training Program and the rest is history. Ryan gives you his top tips to help you navigate out of pelvic pain including his favorite reads, meditation apps and more. You don't want to miss this episode. If you've read this far, what are you waiting for? Press play.

You put what where?! Yup, even prostates deserve some fun. Butt play isn’t for everyone but if you’re the adventurous type and want to explore what a prograsm is all about, then listen up ‘cause this show’s for you. Perk up your rears, ahem, I mean your ears. Here’s what you’ll learn: - What the evidence says about prostate massage for prostatitis and current research being done - Potential risks and benefits of using a prostate massager - Anal hygiene, is it necessary before butt play? - The birth story of Aneros To help me start the conversation about all things butt play, I’m chatting with Forrest Andrews. Forrest is the product and business development manager with Aneros.

In today’s episode, Dr. Breann has one helluva story to share with you. Dr. Breann is a fellow pelvic health therapist and a visceral manipulation practitioner. After enduring several significant pelvic traumas in her early 20's, Dr. Breann constantly dealt with pelvic pain, painful intercourse, and urinary woes. All of which she was told she would have to live with for the rest of her life. Dr. Breann discusses the importance of recognizing how physical and emotional trauma can manifest in a variety of protective mechanisms. She reminds us that “motion is lotion, everything needs to move.“ With pelvic floor dysfunction, the issues are not always coming from the tissues and understanding the primary drivers are key for recovery. Mental and physiological flexibility is necessary to move through traumatic experiences in life. Sometimes it’s mustering the courage to travel the road less traveled. It’s not always an easy one, but well worth it.

Today’s guest is possibly the best expert that you’ll ever get to know. Michael Hodge is an expert in navigating his way out of pelvic pain. I always tell my patients that they’re the number one expert in treating themselves because no one knows you better than yourself. I met Michael from watching his intimate interview with Dr. Bri Grogan on her FemFusion Fitness YouTube channel. I was totally inspired after their interview and just had to share his message with all of you. Not many men or women feel comfortable talking about their private parts let alone pelvic pain. It’s such a personal topic and often people with pelvic pain feel isolated and alone. Michael’s been kind and courageous enough to share his story with of us in hopes to help other men struggling with pelvic pain find help, support and comfort as they navigate through their own health journey. If you’re a man suffering with pelvic pain, know that you’re not alone. Listen to the episode to find hope and learn tips to help you navigate throug

Hey ladies (and gents), I’ve got a great In Your Pants episode for you today. It’s all about the vah-jay-jay. Yay! I chat it up with, the spunky and fun, Dr. Danielle Jones, MD otherwise known as “Mama Doctor Jones” Dr. Jones is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist and an advocate for female super women trying to merge medicine and all things that come along with being a woman.  She’s a wife, mom to twins + 1 and a Texan who loves Chicago Cubs baseball. Woohoo, Go Cubbies! I ask Dr. Jones about benefits and risk of contraceptive therapy everything from birth control pills to the good ol’ fashioned pull out method. She recommends checking out a cool educational website for all things birth control bedsider.org. Dr. Jones answers my curiosities about having a retroverted uterus and how it’s totally common and nothing to freak out about. We even talk about why vaginas should be left alone. So, no, don’t go sticking a cucumber up there ladies. I don’t care what GOOP tells you. This episode is one not to be missed, s

Today we’re going 50 Shades of Grey on you! Talkin’ about all things sex, bondage, and kinky stuff. To help answer all of our burning questions I’ve got the sexy Dr. “Kinje” Brooks coming to us live from Arkansas. Nope, we're not in Kansas anymore friends. Dr. Brooks is a doctor of physical therapy who focuses on both pelvic and gendered health and pain management. She consults for sex education courses and kink organizations and has been an active advocate in bringing the LGB and trans-competency education to medical professionals. So before you go exploring with whips and chains, listen to today’s In Your Pants episode to quench your curious pleasures in both a sexy and safe way.

Prostate cancer is common. By the time a man reaches 50 years old, he’s got a 42% chance of developing prostate cancer but very few actually die from prostate cancer itself. So don’t freak out! It’s common to find prostate, cancerous cells in younger men and it’s normal to increase with age. It’s only a small percentage that experience symptoms or are life-threatening. In today’s episode, we’re talkin’ all things prostate, how to lift your nuts to your guts and how to bring your sexy back after prostate cancer. Today’s guest comes to us all the way from the ‘down under’, Jo Milios is a men’s health physiotherapist and clinical researcher specializing in prostate cancer rehabilitation, pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain. Her research covers quality of life issues following surgery for prostate cancer with a focus on erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease. It's time to open up the conversation about men's health, so be sure to share this convo with all the important guys in your life.

When Aunt flow comes around, you get moody, bitchy, and cramps are normal. What if I told you that was all bullsh*t? Don’t just take my word for it, listen to the show and find out for yourself. I've got the period girl, Nicole Jardim, on the show today giving you the secrets on how to fix your period blues. Buh-Bye Aunt Flo'!

Dr. Oz got it all wrong when he said men don’t have pelvic floors. I wonder what keeps his poop and pee off the floor? In today’s In Your Pants episode, I chat with Karl Monahan, a sports and  advanced clinical massage therapist who specializes in men’s pelvic health. In 2004, Karl lost a testicle due to a bacterial infection and has been flying solo ever since. Through his experience, he’s devoted his clinical practice to helping other men navigate through pelvic pain and other dangly bits related issues, including a much mysterious issue called hard-flaccid. Hard what? I guess you’ll just have to listen to the show and find out…

Suffering and loss doesn’t have to be a drag. Today's guest, Lorraine Faehndrich, says that “pelvic pain IS the motivating factor!” It’s the wake up call your life needs to initiate change. A change that you’re body’s been whispering to you for years before it started screaming out you.

Have you ever wondered why you get morning wood? Movember is Men’s Health Month and what better way to celebrate than to talk about boners with my good friend and naturopathic physician Dr. Ralph Esposito. I just had to invite him back for a second episode to answer all your questions about testosterone, boners, and male fertility (yup, it takes 2 to make a baby guys). So, if you're looking to optimize your health and um, your erection selection, listen up 'cause this episode bares it all, literally, ha-ha! http://drsusieg.com/  

Dr. Justin shares his cultural experiences with sexual health in China and the difference between the American way of life, how tampons are shocking, and how you can still have sex even when your back hurts. You wouldn’t believe this, but babies in China wear crotch less diapers! Find out what pooping is like in China using a squatter and why this is better for your bowel health. And...you won’t want to miss how I made Dr. Justin blush when I asked about what’s going on in his pants ha-ha! https://www.drsusie.com

Today on the show, Susie welcomes intimacy coach, and inventor of The WaterSlyde Maureen Pollack. Maureen believes in removing the stigma surrounding sexual health and personal hygiene empowering women in all stages of life to embrace intimacy through coaching and lifestyle products. Maureen Pollack is an inventor and intimacy coach, who believes in removing the stigma surrounding sexual health and personal hygiene. For fifteen years, she has helped empower women in all stages of life to embrace intimacy through coaching and lifestyle products.  Maureen is a strong proponent that all women deserve to feel comfortable and confident in every aspect of life.  She is also a devoted wife, PTA mom, Jiu-Jitsu addict, and mikvah-going Jewish woman, as well as a proud user of her own inventions.   https://www.waterslyde.com https://www.drsusie.com  

Today Susie welcomes Dr. Ralph Esposito. They talk about guys getting over being uncomfortable going to see the doctor and finally taking care of what is in THEIR pants.   Dr. Esposito is a naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist, and functional medicine practitioner. His precise and personalized style embodies a progressive approach to medicine. He has been published and is a peer reviewer in well-respected medical journals. Furthermore, Dr. Esposito has authored several medical textbook chapters and has designed education modules for health professionals specifically on urological conditions, fertility, male and female hormone dysfunction, Low Testosterone, exercise, fitness, men’s health and sexual dysfunction. He has trained and collaborates in research at NYU Integrative and Functional Urology Center.  Dr. Esposito also holds a position as adjunct professor at New York University and at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine where he lectures on integrative medicine.

Susie talks with Marika Zandstra, Physical Therapist/Pelvic Rehab Specialist   Thanks for listening! http://drsusieg.com/

Susie is joined by Shelby Hadden, a writer, speaker, and documentary filmmaker whose work explores issues of gender and identity. They discuss Shelby's personal story as well as her current film, Tightly Wound, is a short animated film about her personal experience with chronic pelvic pain, based on her essay that was published in BUST Magazine.  Thanks for listening! http://drsusieg.com/