In this essential episode of The Fill and Spill Podcast, we welcome Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Crystal Minor from Mariah Parham Women's Care to share expert, trauma-informed guidance on sexual assault response and recovery. Crystal outlines the critical immediate steps victims should take, including seeking prophylactic care and evidence collection while preserving their right to decide on pressing charges. She also discusses the mandatory reporting protocols for minors and the importance of early, anatomy-based education for prevention. Finally, Minor details the lasting health impacts of trauma, such as chronic pelvic floor dysfunction, and offers powerful advice on self-advocacy to ensure patients receive validating, boundary-respecting care from their providers. This episode is a vital resource for survivors, advocates, and ca ...