His and Her Health

ABC’s 20/20 Featured Our Dr. Andrew Goldstein and Amy Stein,MPT on a Segment on Sexual Pain, Vulvodynia
Written by Sexual Health Senior Editor

Dr. Timothy Johnson, ABC News’ chief medical editor, discussed the diagnosis and treatment of sexual pain disorders with Dr. Andrew Goldstein, Director of the Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders, and Amy Stein, MPT, a New York-based physical therapist who specializes in the treatment of chronic pelvic and urogynecological pain. Dr. Goldstein is the medical director of www.ourgyn.com and Ms. Stein is a special writer to the site. Dr. Goldstein is the author of Female Sexual Pain Disorders. The TV segment also featured the stories of three women, including Christin Veasley, the National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) associate executive director. To view the segment click here http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=8281530

For more information on Sexual Pain read Dr. Andrew Goldstein's book.

Dr Goldstein's textbook Female Sexual Pain Disorders: Evaluation and Management was released in March 2009. It is the first textbook devoted completely to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that cause pain during intercourse. All proceeds from this textbook will be donated to the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. It can be purchased through www.Amazon.com.




Dr. Andrew Goldstein and Dr. Marianne Brandon's book Reclaiming Desire: 4 Keys to Finding Your Lost Libido outlines their highly effective holistic approach to treating decreased sexual desire. Inside you'll find an exclusive self-test to assess physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual health--the four cornerstones of a healthy sex drive. In addition, there is essential information on how major life events such as pregnancy, menopause, and divorce can affect a woman's sexual health. The updated paperback edition is scheduled for release in the spring of 2009. The hardback addition is currently available on www.Amazon.com .


The Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders
3 Washington Circle NW, Suite 205
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 887-0568

If you missed the ABC-TV show on Sexual Pain here is a link to the video.
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=8281530

If anyone is interested in learning more about the stretches and different options for Pelvic Pain, my book, Heal Pelvic Pain, has an explanation of each stretch, self-massage techniques as well as other suggestions to help with pelvic pain or pelvic floor muscle weakness resulting in decreased libido and incontinence. It is an easy read an amazon is selling the book for $11.53. Also, the book website has some more information regarding pelvic pain, incontinence and other musculoskeletal issues related to the pelvic floor: www.healpelvicpain.org

If you have any questions regarding the show, feel free to post a question! Amy