Lisa Dawn Hamilton Lisa Dawn Hamilton

Episode 53 - The First Cut is the Deepest: Penile Circumcision

Penile circumcision. It’s a big deal! People have very strong feelings about it. On this episode, I will explore the controversies around penile circumcision: does it affect penile sensitivity? Does it offer any health benefits? Is it ethical? And why do we see penile genital surgery as different than other kinds of genital surgery.

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Lisa Dawn Hamilton Lisa Dawn Hamilton

Episode 52 - The Nightmare of Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a debilitating chronic pain disease that affects millions of people in North America, but many people have never even heard of it. People suffering from endometriosis are misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and ignored by many in the medical community. This episode follows the story of three women who have endometriosis: from initial symptoms, the epic journey to diagnosis, and the limited treatments available. Andrée-Anne, Léonore, and Maggie share their pain, the medical gaslighting, and the frustration of having a disease with no cure.
Endometriosis! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!

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