Corina Fratila is an endocrinologist.

Why does sex work seem like a more viable path than medicine in 2026?

Physician
March 8, 2026

I’d rather be a sex worker than practice medicine in this broken system (and I’m 53, menopausal, and retired from my hot years).

Let me be clear: This is not a whimsical “maybe I will pivot into OnlyFans” moment. I am 53 years old. I am menopausal. My libido is in witness protection. The bloom is not just off the rose, the whole damn bush was yanked out and replaced with …

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Why does sex work seem like a more viable path than medicine in 2026?

Are psychedelics the heroes or villains?

Meds
May 13, 2022

Like many fellow Americans, I had my first psychedelic experience in the middle of the pandemic, in a place where the use of psychedelics is decriminalized.

I grew up in a Communist country, and the ban and stigma against psychedelics were tremendous. There was no plant medicine available, and I didn’t know even one person using anything other than alcohol and prescription drugs.

I read Michael Pollan’s book How …

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Are psychedelics the heroes or villains?

No wonder patients detest our health care system, and doctors are leaving medicine in droves

Physician
April 4, 2021

My patient is a brilliant, 30-something-year-old highly educated woman with type 1 diabetes. I’ve known her for many years, since she was a teenager.  She is sweet and fun, even though she can be fierce and fiery at times. She has type 1 diabetes.

She has been living with this life-altering, life-threatening disease for many years. Even as a child, she always took charge of her life and consistently maintained her …

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No wonder patients detest our health care system, and doctors are leaving medicine in droves

Are physicians the stewards of healing that they are meant to be? 

Physician
October 1, 2020

I am a board-certified endocrinologist, and I have been in practice for 15 years. I have seen and helped thousands of patients with various endocrine disorders over the years, and I have really gotten to understand in depth the conditions that I have specialized in.

Approximately one year ago, after I have learned about the Ideal Medical Care movement, I have decided to join and open my own private practice. It …

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Are physicians the stewards of healing that they are meant to be?