What Happens in the Bedroom Starts with You: Women’s Sexual Health and Well Being

Let’s have the conversation. This episode explores women’s sexual health, with a focus on the ways our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being intersect. Dr. Darlene shares what she has learned from and discussed with experts about women’s physical sexual health. She goes on to the psychological aspects of why understanding what you need is an essential part of self-care and how communicating those needs can transform the way women experience themselves and their relationships.A Special Note About Our Scheduled Guests:The experts originally scheduled to join Dr. Darlene for this conversation experienced a last-minute emergency and were unable to participate in the episode. We’re grateful for their willingness to be part of this important conversation and have included their bios below so you can learn more about their work and expertise.Julia Toussaint, RN, MSN, MBAJulia Toussaint is a registered nurse and healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in high-acuity PACU care and clinical management. In 2023, she transitioned into medical aesthetics and founded Divine Glow Aesthetics, driven by her passion for women’s health and wellness. Under the expert mentorship of her partner, Teri Messina, Julia specialized in women’s sexual health, vaginal rejuvenation, and pelvic floor therapy. Currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), she is dedicated to providing evidence-based care in body contouring and sexual wellness, helping women feel confident, healthy, and vibrant through every stage of life.Teri Messina, RN, PRP SpecialistWith over a decade of clinical experience as a registered nurse in high-acuity emergency medicine, Terry combines exceptional clinical precision with a deep passion for women's sexual health and regenerative aesthetics. Recognizing a vital need for specialized care, she focused her practice on sexual health education and advanced rejuvenation, training directly under Dr. Charles Runels (the pioneer of the O-Shot ®). To date, Terry has performed over 3000 O-Shot ® procedures, mastering the use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to transform the lives of pre- and post-menopausal women. Serving the serving patients across Nassau and Suffolk County, she continues to advance the fields of pelvic floor therapy and vaginal rejuvenation, pairing her rigorous ER background with a compassionate, results driven approach to helping women reclaim their confidence and vitality.For more information contact:516-201-0726516-343-8459Sexual Health – divineglowaesthetics.comLinksWebsite: https://www.drdarlene.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BLOOMwithDrDarleneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomwithdrdarlene/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithdrdarleneSubscribe to us on YouTube to watch our show: https://www.youtube.com/@bloomwithdrdarlenePurchase Dr. Darlene's books: https://amzn.to/47YEtk3