The Role of Sex Therapy in Healing Religious Trauma & Sexual Shame with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers

This week’s episode is one for the books. Welcome Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, a licensed sex and gender feminist psychotherapist, best-selling author, researcher, emeriti professor, and media personality whose expertise spans sex therapy, spiritual intimacy, parenting, medicine, and social justice. Tune in to this convo as we discuss the history and downfall of sex education, the consequences of conditioning and medically inaccurate information, and how we collaborate in order to treat pelvic floor dysfunction in patients with sexual shame or religious trauma. In this episode we even tackle a listener question and discuss a listener story surrounding this topic. This is one of our favorite conversations we’ve had on the podcast so far — we learned so much and know you will too.Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual trauma and sexual assault, including the impacts of religious and cultural sexual shame. Please take care while listening, and feel free to pause or skip this episode if needed.Have a question or story? Submit to the link below!⁠https://linktr.ee/pelvicpov⁠Follow us on instagram!Pelvic POV: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pelvicpov/⁠Hannah: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hannahmeyyerr/⁠Amanda: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/amandaneript/⁠Dr. Schermer Sellers:⁠https://www.instagram.com/drtinashameless/⁠Books mentioned in today’s episode can be found here:⁠https://www.tinaschermersellers.com⁠Check out our Pelvic Freak Merch at the link below!!⁠https://pelvicpov.co⁠Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information, everyone’s body is unique. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions or starting a new treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a patient-provider relationship. We’re here to inform, entertain, and share our experiences—but not to replace your doctor!