Labia Logic

Dr Ashley Fuller, Dr Meredith McClure

Your vulva has a lot to say, and we're here to translate. When was your last conversation about vulvas? We're guessing it was at your most recent OBGYN appointment, if then. But Dr Meredith McClure and Dr Ashley Fuller talk about vulvas all day, every day. Because just like any other body part, a healthy vulva is important to overall health and well being. So, what would your vulva like you to know? (First message: "I'm not the vagina!") In this podcast you'll learn the proper names of all the down-there areas, how to keep them healthy, what annoyingly persistent myths about your reproductive organs you can ignore, and so much more. Join us every two weeks for fascinating conversations with experts and learn what you should have been taught long ago. It's not about embarrassment, it's about empowerment! Find Labia Logic on Instagram @labia_logic Find Dr. Ashley Fuller at https://www.ashleyfullermd.com/ Find Dr. Meredith McClure at https://meredithmccluremd.com/ Labia Logic podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine. The content of this podcast should never be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

  1. 31. Lady Parts, Painful Sex, and the Vulva Story We Should've Heard Sooner

    MAY 13

    31. Lady Parts, Painful Sex, and the Vulva Story We Should've Heard Sooner

    What if painful sex, tampon pain, or that "something is wrong down there" feeling was not something to quietly tolerate, joke away, or fix with the world's least helpful advice: "just have a glass of wine"?  In this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure welcome filmmaker and storyteller Bonnie Gross, creator of Lady Parts, a comedy feature inspired by her own experience with vestibulodynia, painful sex, repeated misdiagnoses, and eventually a vestibulectomy. They talk about why vulvar pain is so often misunderstood, why vulvodynia is sometimes more of a starting point than a full answer, and how conditions like recurrent yeast infections and pelvic floor dysfunction can overlap. They also explain why doctors really need to learn the word vulva before your feet go up and they go poking around with a speculum. Vulvar pain deserves real medical attention, a painful exam should never be brushed off, and patients should trust themselves when something feels wrong. These are facts. Non-negotiables. You deserve answers, care, and pleasure without pain. Period.  Links: ladypartsfilm.com Lady Parts on IMDB letterboxd.com/film/lady-parts-2024/ rottentomatoes.com/m/lady_parts @ladyparts_film on IG @ladypartsthemovie on Facebook @shake_ur_bonbon on TikTok @ladypartsfilm on YouTube   About Our Guest: Bonnie Gross is an award-winning comedy writer, producer, and post-production pro who's never met a taboo topic she couldn't turn into a smart, comical, and relatable story. She has a passion for telling authentic stories that focus on the realities of living with chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain, which she believes deserve far more screen time. Originally from Philadelphia and now based in New York City, Bonnie earned her B.A. in Media Production from the University of Alabama and completed the UCLA Professional Program in TV Comedy Writing in 2018. Her most recent film Lady Parts, now streaming on Amazon Prime, is an autobiographical comedy inspired by her own experience navigating the vulvovaginal health care world, which earned the Special Jury Award for Screenwriting at the Florida Film Festival and the Jury Award for Best Comedy Feature at the Austin Film Festival.  Bonnie has worked for several years in post-production at Encore Hollywood and Light Iron, working on an array of television shows and films. She now co-owns Brainwomb, a boutique finishing house in NYC where she partners with filmmakers to shape their stories at every stage of the post-production process.  She has also written, produced, and edited comedic content for the media brand It's a Southern Thing, and regularly creates her own offbeat comedy videos for social media. In addition to her creative work, Bonnie serves as the social media manager and a campaign team volunteer for Tight Lipped, a grassroots advocacy organization by and for people with chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain. More about the hosts of Labia Logic: Dr. Ashley Fuller is a Sexual Medicine Gynecologist and Vulvar Specialist in Seattle, WA.  www.ashleyfullermd.com   Dr. Meredith McClure is a Menopause Specialist, Sexual Medicine Gynecologist, and Vulvar Specialist in Dallas, TX. www.meredithmccluremd.com   Follow the show on Instagram @labia_logic  This episode was produced by Audiotocracy Podcast Production.

    51 min
  2. 30. Vulvar Pain Is Not "All in Your Head"… But Your Brain Is Definitely Involved

    MAY 6

    30. Vulvar Pain Is Not "All in Your Head"… But Your Brain Is Definitely Involved

    Have you ever asked about your vulvar pain and been told… "it's normal," "it's stress," or the deeply unhelpful classic, "just relax"?  In this episode, Labia Logic Dr. Adriana Martí joins the conversation to get into the very real, very frustrating world of chronic vulvar pain. Dr. Marti is a clinical health psychologist and she joins Dr. Ashely Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure to share why treating chronic vulvar pain usually takes more than one magic pill, one procedure, or one awkward appointment where everyone avoids saying the word vulva. They discuss why chronic pain is different from acute pain, how the brain and nervous system can amplify pain signals, why catastrophizing is not a character flaw, and how stress, trauma, loneliness, relationships, and self-criticism can all turn the pain volume way up.  This episode covers how pain education, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, pain reprocessing, and a biopsychosocial approach can help people relate to pain differently and reclaim more of their lives.  We're here to offer validation, practical hope, and the much-needed reminder that chronic vulvar pain is complex, treatable, and deserving of care that sees the whole person, not just the body part causing the drama. About our Guest: Dr. Adriana Martí is a Health Psychologist who was born and raised in Havana, Cuba. From an early age Dr. Martí experienced the challenges of poverty and lack of freedom of speech. That's when she realized that she wanted to use her voice and skills to make a profound impact in the world. Dr. Martí left Cuba at the age of 12 and embarked on her journey to make a difference by choosing a career in the healthcare field. Coming from a family of physicians, Dr. Martí learned the importance of addressing physical components to heal the body. She also noticed the weaknesses of the biomedical approaches and recognized the need of integrative models to help individuals shift from disease into ease.  Dr. Martí has used her bilingual and bicultural assets to positively influence various medical settings, program development, management, underserved populations, and has mentored a myriad of students and medical personnel on the value of mind body approaches. Dr. Martí is very passionate about making a difference in the community and spends her free time learning about the latest advances in the field of chronic pain and contributing to research. Links: www.martipsychologicalservices.com Connect on IG @martipsychologicalservices Connect on LinkedIn @adriana-marti-psyd Connect on Facebook @martipsychologicalservices More about the hosts of Labia Logic: Dr. Ashley Fuller is a Sexual Medicine Gynecologist and Vulvar Specialist in Seattle, WA.  www.ashleyfullermd.com   Dr. Meredith McClure is a Menopause Specialist, Sexual Medicine Gynecologist, and Vulvar Specialist in Dallas, TX. www.meredithmccluremd.com Follow the show on Instagram @labia_logic  This episode was produced by Audiotocracy Podcast Production.

    50 min
  3. 27. Orgasm Deep Dive: Why Getting There Isn't Always Easy Part 2

    MAR 25

    27. Orgasm Deep Dive: Why Getting There Isn't Always Easy Part 2

    So you've climbed the mountain… but something still isn't quite right. Maybe it takes forever to get there, maybe the fireworks are more like a sparkler, or maybe your brain suddenly decides it's time to think about laundry.  This episode of Labia Logic is part 2 of our Orgasm Deep Dive with guest expert Dr. Irwin Goldstein. Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure continue to explain why orgasm isn't always straightforward, and why the answer is often way more complicated than "just relax." During part 2, you'll learn why delayed or muted orgasms are especially common during perimenopause and menopause, how hormones like estrogen and testosterone can influence sensitivity and pleasure, and why some people may need to treat pain, nerve sensitivity, or brain chemistry before things improve.  It's nerdy. It's science-heavy.  And yes, it includes discussions about espresso, dopamine, and why orgasm might be one of the most fascinating full-body processes we have. Links: www.sdsm.info YouTube @sdsexualmed Facebook @SDSexMed X @SDexualMed isswsh.org prosayla.com About our Guest: Dr. Goldstein has been involved with sexual dysfunction research since the late 1970s. He has authored more than 380 publications as well as multiple book chapters and edited seven textbooks in the field. Dr. Goldstein is Director of Sexual Medicine at University of California San Diego East Campus, and sees patients in his private practice, San Diego Sexual Medicine.  He is a Clinical Professor of Urology and Voluntary Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive Sciences at University of California San Diego. He is a Past President of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA).  The World Association for Sexual Health awarded the Gold Medal to Dr. Goldstein in 2009 in recognition of his lifelong contributions to the field.  He is happily married to his college sweetheart Sue, and together they have three children and five grandchildren.   More about the hosts of Labia Logic: Dr. Ashley Fuller is a Sexual Medicine Gynecologist and Vulvar Specialist in Seattle, WA.  www.ashleyfullermd.com Dr. Meredith McClure is a Menopause Specialist, Sexual Medicine Gynecologist, and Vulvar Specialist in Dallas, TX. www.meredithmccluremd.com Follow the show on Instagram @labia_logic  This episode was produced by Audiotocracy Podcast Production.

    42 min
  4. 26. Orgasm Deep Dive: Why Getting There Isn't Always Easy Part 1

    MAR 11

    26. Orgasm Deep Dive: Why Getting There Isn't Always Easy Part 1

    Picture this: you're doing all the right things, the mood is right, the body is there… and yet pleasure has quietly left the building.Your orgasm has ghosted you! In part one of an Orgasm Deep Dive on Labia Logic, Drs. Ashley Fuller and Meredith McClure are talking all about the very real experience of orgasm going AWOL. They have Dr. Irwin Goldstein as a guest expert to tell us why orgasm problems are almost never "just in your head" or "just hormonal" or "just pelvic."  Ashley, Meredith, and Irwin cover the five regions involved in orgasm and explain the orgasm dysfunction categories. This conversation reframes orgasm as a full-body, full-system event, and explains why missing pleasure deserves real medical curiosity, not a shrug. Links: www.sdsm.info YouTube @sdsexualmed Facebook @SDSexMed X @SDexualMed isswsh.org prosayla.com About our Guest: Dr. Goldstein has been involved with sexual dysfunction research since the late 1970s. He has authored more than 380 publications as well as multiple book chapters and edited seven textbooks in the field. His interests include surgery for dyspareunia, sexual health management post cancer treatment, persistent genital arousal disorder/genito-pelvic dysesthesia, physiologic investigation of sexual function, and diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction in all genders. Dr. Goldstein is Director of Sexual Medicine at University of California San Diego East Campus, and sees patients in his private practice, San Diego Sexual Medicine.  He is a Clinical Professor of Urology and Voluntary Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive Sciences at University of California San Diego. He is past Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Impotence Research, The Journal of Sexual Medicine and Sexual Medicine Reviews. He is a Past President of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA). He holds a degree in engineering from Brown University and received his medical degree from McGill University.  The World Association for Sexual Health awarded the Gold Medal to Dr. Goldstein in 2009 in recognition of his lifelong contributions to the field, in 2012 he received the ISSWSH Award for Distinguished Service in Women's Sexual Health, in 2013 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the SMSNA, and in 2014 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM).  He is happily married to his college sweetheart Sue, and together they have three children and five grandchildren. More about the hosts of Labia Logic: Dr. Ashley Fuller is a Sexual Medicine Gynecologist and Vulvar Specialist in Seattle, WA.  www.ashleyfullermd.com   Dr. Meredith McClure is a Menopause Specialist, Sexual Medicine Gynecologist, and Vulvar Specialist in Dallas, TX. www.meredithmccluremd.com   Follow the show on Instagram @labia_logic  This episode was produced by Audiotocracy Podcast Production.

    34 min
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Your vulva has a lot to say, and we're here to translate. When was your last conversation about vulvas? We're guessing it was at your most recent OBGYN appointment, if then. But Dr Meredith McClure and Dr Ashley Fuller talk about vulvas all day, every day. Because just like any other body part, a healthy vulva is important to overall health and well being. So, what would your vulva like you to know? (First message: "I'm not the vagina!") In this podcast you'll learn the proper names of all the down-there areas, how to keep them healthy, what annoyingly persistent myths about your reproductive organs you can ignore, and so much more. Join us every two weeks for fascinating conversations with experts and learn what you should have been taught long ago. It's not about embarrassment, it's about empowerment! Find Labia Logic on Instagram @labia_logic Find Dr. Ashley Fuller at https://www.ashleyfullermd.com/ Find Dr. Meredith McClure at https://meredithmccluremd.com/ Labia Logic podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine. The content of this podcast should never be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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