I was stunned and you may be too after listening to how much providers don’t know and how women with clitoris’s themself have not considered the role of the clitoris in childbirth. Today’s guest expands the discussion and our understanding that the is for more than just pleasure.
Jessica Pin is an advocate for the inclusion of detailed clitoral anatomy in medical literature and curricula, training standards for vulvar procedures, and correction of medical misinformation about vulvas. She has gotten 12 major medical textbooks, 2 top anatomy apps, and multiple online resources to update their content, and more to promise future updates. She has also published a cadaveric study with plastic surgeons, convinced OB/GYNs to publish a cadaveric study, and effected changes in OB/GYN and plastic surgery board certification, standardized consent forms, and residency curricula. She holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.
In this episode:
- Delving into the neglected role of the clitoris in childbirth and female sexual health with guest Jessica Pin
- Advocating for the inclusion of detailed clitoral anatomy in medical literature and curricula training standards for vulva procedures
- Highlighting the dehumanizing treatment of women’s sexuality and the absence of discussion around pleasure in the medical literature
- Emphasizing the need for increased awareness and education about the clitoris to improve patient care and recognize its importance in female sexual function and reproduction.