Why Vibrators Matter for Women's Health

madman · Thursday at 4:54 PM

In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Dr. Kelly Casperson interviews Lara Pack, founder of Elixir Play, on the importance of vibrators in women’s health and why it’s time to break the silence around female pleasure.

Lara shares her personal story of living with painful sex caused by endometriosis, and how that experience led her to launch a brand focused on creating high-quality vibrators for women. Together, she and Dr. Kelly explore how religious shame, cultural stigma, and cheap sex toy designs have failed women—and what we can do to change that.

What you'll learn in this episode:

Why vibrators are more than "toys"—they're health tools
The link between endometriosis, painful sex, and sexual empowerment
How big brands get vibrator design wrong (and why it matters)
The growing role of men in supporting women’s sexual wellness
The need for open conversations and quality, research-based products

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Vibrators and Their Importance
01:07 Lara's Journey to Creating Elixir Play
04:26 The Launch of Elixir Play
05:52 Cultural and Religious Influences on Sexuality10:19 The Impact of Big Companies on the Vibrator Market
14:57 Quality vs. Price in Vibrators
19:03 Customer Feedback and Personal Stories
22:17 Breaking Stigmas Around Female Pleasure
25:05 The Role of Vibrators in Women's Health
28:01 Understanding Pleasure and Communication
30:53 Researching the Benefits of Vibrators
33:55 Designing for Individual Needs
38:00 The Future of Pleasure Products

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