Sexual Medicine

Rekindling Passion, Eliminating Pain, Ensuring Pleasure

ISSWSH Member
ISSVD Member
The Menopause Society Member
Board-Certified OB/GYN
Beverly Hills, CA
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Sexual Medicine · Beverly Hills, CA

Sex is supposed to feel good.
If it doesn't, that's not just your life now.

Pain during sex, no interest in sex, difficulty with orgasm, vaginal changes — these are medical problems. They have names. They have treatments. And you deserve a physician who actually knows them.

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Trusted by women across Los Angeles · Active ISSWSH, ISSVD & The Menopause Society member · Featured in Vogue, Daily Mail, and national media

You're not alone — and you're not broken

When did a doctor last actually ask about your sexual health?

Sexual dysfunction affects at least 40% of women. The vast majority are never asked about it at a routine visit — and most never bring it up because they don't know it's treatable, or they're worried they won't be taken seriously.

If sex has become something you avoid, dread, or endure — or if desire, arousal, or orgasm has quietly disappeared from your life — that's not who you are. It's a medical problem. And it deserves more than "try more foreplay" or "just use lubricant."

Dr. Toubi is an active member of ISSWSH (International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health), ISSVD (International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease), and The Menopause Society (NAMS). She attends international conferences regularly, stays at the forefront of the research, and brings that specialist-level knowledge directly into patient care.

Dr. Karen Toubi

Have you been told "everything looks normal" while still in pain? There's a reason — and there's usually a solution.

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Conditions we treat

Real diagnoses. Real treatments.
Not "just try to relax."

Each of these is a recognized medical condition — not "normal aging," not anxiety, not something you should simply accept.

Pelvic Pain & Painful Sex
  • Vulvodynia & Provoked VestibulodyniaChronic vulvar pain — burning, stinging, or rawness at the vaginal opening. Highly treatable once properly diagnosed.
  • VaginismusInvoluntary pelvic floor muscle contraction making penetration painful or impossible. Treatable with pelvic floor therapy, muscle relaxants, and Botox injections.
  • Pudendal NeuralgiaNerve pain along the pudendal nerve territory, often missed for years. Real, diagnosable, and treatable.
  • Clitoral Pain & Clitoral PhimosisClitoral adhesions and pain are underdiagnosed. Dr. Toubi performs lysis of clitoral adhesions in-office — often a life-changing procedure.
  • Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)Unwanted, intrusive arousal sensations that don't resolve. Distressing and real — a specialist diagnosis.
  • Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)Vaginal dryness, thinning, and pain from estrogen loss. Excellent treatment options exist — there's no reason to tough this out.
Desire, Arousal & Orgasm
  • Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)Low libido that causes personal distress. A recognized medical diagnosis with hormonal and non-hormonal treatments that work.
  • Female Sexual Arousal DisorderDifficulty with lubrication, engorgement, or physical arousal response — often hormonal and frequently overlooked.
  • Anorgasmia & Decreased Orgasm SensationDifficulty reaching orgasm, or orgasms that have faded over time. Both primary and secondary — both treatable.
  • Hormonal Impacts on SexualityTestosterone, estrogen, progesterone — and medications including antidepressants and hormonal birth control — all profoundly shape sexual function.
  • Vaginal LaxityChanges in tone and sensation after childbirth or with aging that affect comfort and satisfaction.
  • Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)Leaking with coughing, laughing, or exercise. Common, not inevitable — and highly treatable.

"You may have been dismissed, told it's in your head, or handed a pamphlet. You deserve a physician who has read the research, knows the treatments, and will sit with you long enough to make a real plan."

Treatment options

A comprehensive toolkit —
built around your specific diagnosis

The right treatment depends on the right diagnosis. Dr. Toubi takes time to understand your full picture before recommending anything.

Your comfort matters — before, during, and after every procedure

Dr. Toubi takes pain control for in-office procedures and examinations seriously. An exam should not be traumatic. Procedures like IUD insertions, Botox injections, clitoral adhesion lysis, and biopsies are performed with appropriate local anesthetic and careful technique. For patients with anxiety or heightened pain sensitivity, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available in the office — offering safe, effective relaxation with no recovery time. If you've avoided care because of fear of pain, please know that this is a priority here.

Featured Technology

EmFemme 360 Radiofrequency Treatment

A non-invasive radiofrequency device that stimulates collagen, elastin, and tissue hydration — particularly effective for painful sex, vaginal laxity, and stress urinary incontinence. No downtime. Comfortable in-office sessions. Patients consistently describe it as transformative.

Painful sexVaginal laxityStress urinary incontinenceCollagen & elastin regenerationNo downtime

Hormone Therapy (Systemic & Local)

Estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone are central to sexual function. Dr. Toubi offers systemic HRT, local vaginal estrogen, and testosterone therapy — individualized to your symptoms and goals. She also carefully reviews whether any current medications (including hormonal contraceptives) are contributing to dysfunction.

Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy

Acoustic wave therapy to the pelvic and clitoral region stimulates new blood vessel growth, improves tissue health, and enhances arousal and sensitivity. Painless, in-office, no downtime.

Pelvic Floor Botox & Vaginal Muscle Relaxants

For vaginismus and pelvic floor hypertonicity, Botox injections into the pelvic floor musculature can reduce muscle spasm profoundly — allowing pelvic floor physical therapy to proceed and penetration to become possible. Performed with local anesthetic. Nitrous oxide available for anxious patients.

Vestibulectomy Surgery

For women with congenital provoked vestibulodynia who haven't responded to conservative treatment, surgical removal of the affected vestibular tissue is a well-studied, highly effective option. Performed with thorough pre-operative preparation and attentive post-operative support.

Vulvar Dermatologic Treatments

Lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, and other vulvar skin disorders significantly impact sexual function. Dr. Toubi specializes in vulvovaginal dermatology — conditions frequently missed at routine visits.

Medication Management

FDA-approved treatments for HSDD, off-label options for arousal disorders, and careful review of any current medications contributing to sexual dysfunction.

What to expect

Your first appointment, demystified

Most patients arrive not knowing what to expect — and leave wishing they had come sooner. Here's what a new patient visit looks like.

  • A real conversation firstYour history, your symptoms, what you've tried, what's worked and what hasn't — with enough time to actually get through all of it.
  • Careful physical examinationPerformed gently and with your comfort in mind. Nitrous oxide is available if you have anxiety about examinations.
  • Lab ordering if indicatedHormonal panel, cultures, or other testing — ordered same-day and used to guide a precise treatment plan.
  • A clear plan before you leaveNot "let's see how things go." An actual roadmap — what the likely diagnosis is, what treatment looks like, and what follow-up will involve.
Why this practice

What you get here that you won't get elsewhere

Triple specialist membership

Active member of ISSWSH, ISSVD, and The Menopause Society. Attends international conferences. Applies the latest research directly to patient care.

Judgment-free zone

Whatever you haven't been able to say at other appointments — this is the place to say it. No raised eyebrows, no minimizing.

Pain-conscious care

Examinations and procedures performed with comfort as a priority. Nitrous oxide available for anxious patients.

Informed empowerment

Educated women make excellent choices. You'll leave understanding your diagnosis and your options — not just with a prescription.

Ready to get answers?

You deserve a doctor who takes all of this seriously.

Whether you're dealing with pain, a loss of desire, difficulty with orgasm, or simply want a thorough evaluation — this is the right place to start. Most patients wish they had come sooner.

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