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The potential of VR in sex therapy

Watch the full podcast with Dr. Lori Brotto, who talks about the groundbreaking use of virtual reality in tackling anxiety and phobias ...

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Name: Rena Malik

Specialization: Urology

City: Irvine

About Dr:

Dr. Rena Malik is a board-certified urologist with a talent for dispelling medical misinformation, discussing intimate topics, and educating the general public. With over 300 million views and 2 million subscribers, her YouTube channel Rena Malik, M.D. has become a go-to destination for frank, evidence-based discussions of taboo topics. Men’s Health Magazine named her as one of the top 10 health influencers in 2023. Dr. Malik is regularly featured by media outlets, including Insider, Men’s Health, Self, Scientific American, Bustle, and US News & World Report and has been a guest on multiple podcasts, including the popular Diary of a CEO, Huberman Lab, and Mel Robbins Podcasts.


Dr. Rena Malik specializes in sexual medicine and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) and is a Menopause Certified Menopause Practitioner. Her practice, Rena Malik, MD offers patient-focused, individualized care in bladder health, sexual dysfunction, hormone management, and the compassionate management of non-narcotic pelvic pain. She is located in Beverly Hills and Irvine, CA and sees patients virtually from the states of CA, FL, IL, MD, NY, NJ, TX and VA.


Dr. Rena Malik’s extraordinary contributions to the realm of urology have earned her the distinguished title of the 2023 American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year. With a prolific portfolio boasting over 80 peer-reviewed publications, she continues to contribute to the advancement of innovation in the field of urology. She is an online content editor for the Journal of Urology and Urology Practice journals.


FAQ Highlights

Q: What is the potential of virtual reality in the domain of anxiety and specific phobias?

A: Virtual reality has been an incredibly powerful tool in treating anxiety and specific phobias, such as a fear of flying.

Q: How is virtual reality being used to treat women with a fear of vaginal insertion?

A: The treatment involves a virtual environment where women can control what they see, experiment with vaginal insertion, and practice anxiety reduction strategies in a safe and private setting.

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