Today on Good Sex @ NYU, April and Danielle are joined by Dr. Virginia Robertson and Dr. Sandra Curet, medical providers at the GYN health department at the NYU Student Health Center. Dr. Robertson is the SHC’s Associate Medical Director of GYN and Specialty Services and is a family medicine doctor by training. Dr. Curet is an OBGYN who practices general gynecology at the Student Health Center and has been a practicing OBGYN for over thirty years.
In this episode, Dr. Robertson and Dr. Curet discuss the services provided by NYU’s GYN health department, highlighting the department’s use of trauma informed care. Additionally, they explain the general practices of pap smears, pelvic exams, and HPV screening. They provide recommendations for best healthcare practices for people with cervixes and explain the reality of the various procedures, encouraging NYU students to receive preventative healthcare.
This episode may be activating for some. Be sure to listen to your body and take care of yourself!
If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault or relationship violence, we encourage you to reach out for support.
NYU Students: Contact the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or chat using their app and/or Sexual & Relationship Respect Services
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