Breaking Barriers: A Deep Dive into Sexual Health with Dr. Danae Maragouthakis
- Author
- Andrew Phipps
- Published
- Fri 18 Apr 2025
- Episode Link
- https://rss.com/podcasts/the-intimacy-inquiry/1966679
Breaking Barriers: A Deep Dive into Sexual Health with Dr. Danae Maragouthakis
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Danae Maragouthakis, a medical doctor with over 20 years of experience in public health and sexual wellness.
Dr. Maragouthakis shares her remarkable journey from the U.S. to co-founding Yoxly, a venture providing remote sexual health services aimed at improving accessibility, privacy, and convenience. This episode covers a wide range of topics including the importance of empathy in healthcare, overcoming barriers to sexual health services, and the role of social media in sexual education.
Dr. Maragouthakis also discusses the impact of pornography on sexual expectations, the rising rates of STIs, and the importance of being proactive about sexual health.
Tune in to learn how Yoxly is working to normalize and de-stigmatize conversations around sexual wellness while providing personalized care and education.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:52 Danae's Background and Journey to the UK
06:23 The Role of Empathy in Healthcare
10:39 Yoxly: Revolutionizing Sexual Health Services
12:09 The Importance of Regular Sexual Health Checkups
19:40 The Impact of Pornography on Sexual Health
24:16 Common Questions and Concerns on Sexual Health
26:21 The Importance of Expert Communication
27:00 Building a Supportive Community
27:16 The Reluctance to Discuss Sexual Health
29:36 The Disconnect Between Knowledge and Action
30:36 Challenges in Accessing Sexual Health Services
32:22 Rising STI Rates Across Generations
34:19 The Role of Social Media in Sexual Health Education
39:57 Maintaining Personal Well-being
43:53 Personalized Medicine and Sexual Wellness
49:31 Concluding Thoughts and Future Hopes
