Sabrina Sarro
2 videos • 26 views • by Live UTI Free In this two-part video series, we hear from Sabrina Sarro, LMSW (they/them/theirs). The first part deals with Overcoming Pain During Sex. Sabrina, a psychotherapist who specializes in pelvic pain, explains the different accreditations and areas of expertise between psychotherapists and sex therapists in the USA. Having a dedicated practitioner on your team means you will not only have mental health support but also practical support in exploring medical treatment options, navigating the medical system and advocating for yourself during consultations. Sabrina believes that everyone deserves to have the type of sex they want, and that before care and aftercare are paramount to achieving this. Their strategies include helping patients communicate with their partner(s) honestly about their chronic pain and dealing with their own difficult feelings and grief. Because Sabrina works primarily with trans and gender non-conforming (TGNC), Black and indigenous people of color (BIPOC) communities, a large part of the care involves pairing patients with in-network medical professionals. Those who share the same community values and look like them. The second part deals with Medical Inequality and Representation in Chronic Illness. Sabrina explains the systemic historical context of medical racism which dictates that, typically, people of color (POC) do not feel safe in a doctor’s office. Medical racism can be evident in a doctor’s condescending tone, in staff members repeatedly emphasizing payment requirements or accusing disagreeability. Further, it is enmeshed with classism, sizeism, colorism and economic status. The fields of urology and gynecology, in the USA, are currently dominated by white, cisgender men. So while diversity and representation are dismally low, the antidote is empathy. Medical practitioners must understand that, historically, POC have been grossly mistreated and dehumanized by the medical establishment, and that they live with heightened stress due to race. Studies reveal that white pain is taken more seriously than pain experienced by POC, and that, alarmingly, even children are not exempt from this bias. Although confronting, Sabrina recommends that patients call out any bias or mistreatment and they give practical examples of how this can be done. Further advice is given for those suffering from chronic illness, on ways to communicate their situation and needs to employers. About Sabrina Sarro Sabrina Sarro is a Black, queer, trans, pelvic pain psychotherapist. They have been doing healing and heart work for the last seven years. They work predominantly with communities of color around race, gender identity, chronic illness and are currently finishing up a second Master's Degree. Alongside being a memoirist, they plan on pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a particular emphasis on uro-genital conditions and painful sex. Learn more about Talking to your partner about UTIs from Dr. Sula Windgassen https://youtu.be/NAcK7bEGybA Learn more about UTIs after Sex, Partner Testing and Other Risk Factors from Dr. Tim Hlavinka https://youtu.be/64pmJVPDqxQ Read more on medical disparities: Racial bias in pain assessment and treatment recommendations, and false beliefs about biological differences between blacks and whites: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... Racial disparities seen in how doctors treat pain, even among children: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health... About Live UTI Free Live UTI Free is a patient advocacy and research organization. We do not endorse specific treatment approaches, clinicians or diagnostics methods. The content of this video does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. The medical and/or nutritional information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen. https://liveutifree.com/ Post-production: Melissa Wairimu https://www.instagram.com/_melissa_l_…