Montgomery County Commission for Women to Offer Free Online Seminar on Wednesday, Dec. 13, to Empower Individuals to Hold Healthy Conversations About Sexual Health and Wellness

For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 7, 2023

The Montgomery County Commission for Women will offer a free online seminar on Women's Sexual Health and Wellness to help empower individuals to hold healthy conversations about sex, menopause and how sex impacts the body as people age. This event will be presented on Zoom from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Although the seminar will be free, registration is required.

The Zoom link will be forwarded after registration. To register for the event, click here.

The seminar will be conducted by doctors Jennifer W. Lin and Kathryn Dumas, physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.

Topics to be covered during the seminar include:

• Partner communication
• Health and medications
• Impact of healthy sex and wellness on mental health

With a population of approximately 165,287 women aged 55 and older, the County wants to ensure all women feel empowered and connected.

"Your sexual health affects your physical and mental well-being,” said Arlinda Clark, chair of the Commission for Women. "This not only affects you, but it also affects everyone around you. Take time to nurture yourself before nurturing others."

The Commission of Women plans to host more events and meeting. Residents can follow its schedule on social media @mococfw.

For questions about the event, email Carmen Kaarid at  [email protected].

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Media Contact:  Nordea Lewis, [email protected]

Release ID: 23-539
Media Contact: Carmen Kaarid
Categories: Education, Health