Summary

Dr. Lori Brotto discusses mindfulness and its role in improving sexual desire and function. She shares her background in animal and human research, the lack of pharmaceutical treatments for female sexual problems, and the importance of addressing distressing low desire. Dr. Brotto explains the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness as effective treatments for low desire. She also discusses her research on virtual reality exposure therapy for sexual pain and the benefits of mindfulness in managing pain. Dr. Brotto emphasizes the holistic nature of sexual health and the need for multidisciplinary approaches.

Takeaways

Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy are effective treatments for low desire.
Virtual reality exposure therapy shows promise in treating sexual pain.
Mindfulness can help manage pain and improve sexual function.
Sexual health is a holistic concept that involves the mind, body, and spirit.
A multidisciplinary approach is important in addressing sexual health issues.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:11 Animal Research and Transition to Human Research
05:29 Understanding Low Desire
10:19 Effective Treatments for Low Desire
14:19 Mindfulness and Pain Management
16:44 Mindfulness Practice and Customization
20:04 Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Sexual Pain
27:31 Future Directions and Research
33:26 Dr. Brotto's Personal Mindfulness Practice
36:35 The Holistic Nature of Sexual Health
39:14 Staying Connected with Dr. Brotto

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For more information about Dr. Lori Brotto

https://brottolab.med.ubc.ca/about/dr-lori-brotto/