HERvoice

The mind-body connection can have implications for emotional and physical health, both in and out of the bedroom. Our sexual health is intimately tied to our emotions - positive emotions such as joy, desire, and excitement boost physical pleasure and satisfaction. At the same time, negative emotions can hinder sexual pleasure and satisfaction. Depression, distraction, irritability, stress, and sex...

Finding fulfillment and purpose in what we do can be challenging. The everyday stress of life and work can often leave us feeling like we are emotionally empty at the end of the day. But, by allowing ourselves to prioritize self-care we can begin to live a life with purpose. #ChooseYou is powerful - it allows us to see self-care as a necessity to our overall health and well-being and not something...

By the age of 50, 70% of white women and 80% of black women are diagnosed with uterine fibroids. Yet, many women suffer in silence. Women may not even know they have fibroids. How is this possible? As a society, we don’t talk about our periods - we don’t talk about what is “normal” when it comes to our periods, and what may be cause for concern.  Many of us also do not know what fibroids even are...

The Institute of Medicine defines healthcare disparities as “racial or ethnic differences in the quality of healthcare that are not due to access-related factors or clinical needs, preferences, and appropriateness of intervention.”  Racial and ethnic minorities tend to receive poorer quality of care compared with non-minorities, even when access-related factors, such as insurance status and income...

21.2 million, or 29.2%, of women aged 14 - 49 have been diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is a type of vaginal inflammation caused by the overgrowth of bacteria naturally found in the vagina, which upsets the natural balance. BV is the most common vaginal condition in women ages 15 to 44, but women of any age can get it. BV is treatable, but, if left untreated, it can...

It was 2015 when Addyi first came on the market. It took 6 years, nearly fourteen thousand test subjects, and a black box label before it cleared the FDA. It was the first, and until 2019 the ONLY FDA approved drug to treat HSDD in women. Viagra on the other hand was fast tracked in 6 months with just four thousand test subjects. Why? In Episode 9, we talk with Cindy Eckert, founder and CEO of the...

Millions of women suffer from painful sex, yet they feel alone. Many think it is normal to experience painful sex, and they should learn to just cope. Ohnut Founder and CEO, Emily Sauer and HERmd Founder and CEO Dr. Somi Javaid discuss painful sex and Emily’s story - her experience with painful sex, the founding of Ohnut, and how Ohnut is changing the conversation about painful sex, with a mission...

The female sexual health revolution is here. As the gender gap becomes more widely addressed with respect to health disparities, so does femtech’s power to advance women’s healthcare. Hear from Dr. Lyndsey Harper, CEO and Founder of Rosy Wellness on the evolution of femtech in healthcare and the creation of Rosy - the game changing app that is improving sexual health for millions of women everywhe...

Medical Aesthetics is a revenue stream that shouldn't be ignored. Learn how medical aesthetics can help you build your practice. From improved patient care, to increased revenue, and bringing in new patients, learn how your investment will lead to ROI.

Women's sexual health has been ignored - until now. Women are ready to have the conversation about their sexual health and to seek treatment, yet only 30% of OBGYNs are trained to treat women experiencing sexual health issues. Learn why you should train in sexual health and offer treatment options to your patients in your office.

Starting your own business is an investment in yourself. You have the skills and experience you need to succeed, but how much will you need to invest to get started? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of small businesses fail within their first year and roughly 50% fail by the end of their fifth year. We’ll discuss strategies we implemented to maximize our returns and make...

How do you grow your practice? From attracting new patients, establishing new services and products, to increasing revenue, an effective marketing and business development plan is essential to grow your practice. Learn how the HERmd team grew their flagship Cincinnati location to 7000 patients in just over 4 years. We’ll provide basic strategies to help you build your business, from branding and l...

Owning a small business is tough enough during normal times. The COVID-19 brought unprecedented challenges to medical practices and other small businesses. We discuss concrete steps our practice took to preserve cash flow, take care of our team and even find new opportunities to better serve our patients.

You dream of opening your own practice, but where do you start? Hear from HERmd founder, Dr. Somi Javaid, on what it's really like to start your own practice, be your own boss, and provide the type of healthcare you always set out to deliver to your patients. She talks about her journey and answers many of the questions you maybe asking like  "What do I need to make my business succeed?&...