395. Numb, Addicted, or Replaced? Vibrator Myths Busted

Vibrator 101: Everything You Wanted to Know, But Were Too Embarrassed to AskUse code "notbroken20" at elixirplay.com for 20% offDr. Kelly Casperson explores vibrator basics through anatomy, blood flow, arousal, and pleasure. She discusses why sex education often misses important information about women’s bodies, reviews research on vibrator use, demonstrates different toy styles, and answers audience questions about squirting, pain, prolapse, and beginner-friendly options.The conversation emphasizes education over shame: understanding the clitoris, allowing time for arousal, and seeing vibrators as one possible tool for sexual wellbeing—not a replacement for a partner or a one-size-fits-all solution.Key topicsHow blood flow relates to genital arousal and sexual functionThe clitoris, the primary organ of orgasm for most women, and how it relates to the vaginaHow desire can be responsive and emerge during or after arousalWhy arousal matters before penetration, particularly when pain or low hormones are involvedThe G spot as a sensitive area associated with clitoral anatomyWater-based, silicone-based, and oil-based lubricantsResearch on vibrator use and sexual function, satisfaction, and pelvic healthKelly’s HEAL framework: hormones, education, arousal and vibration, and lube and moisturizersDifferent vibrator styles and considerations when choosing oneMyths about numbness, replacing partners, or becoming “addicted” to vibratorsAudience questions about squirting, prolapse, clitoral hood fusion, pain after orgasm, and antidepressantsAs always, this podcast is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice — talk to your own doctor about your own health.Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it.🎙️ You Are Not Broken is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic is OpenListen to this podcast on Pinnacle to earn CMEThanks to our sponsor: Addyi, the little pink pill. To find out if Addyi is right for you, go to addyi.com/notbroken and use code NOTBROKEN for a $10 telemedicine appointment.And great news: with commercial insurance coverage Addyi is as little as $20 a month! Visit Addyi.com/notbroken. Eligible patients only. Restrictions apply. See Fu