Barbara Gattuso

Barbara Gattuso is a pivotal figure in the documentary 'The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs & Who Has Control', where she shares her personal journey of struggling with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) and the transformative impact of flibanserin, marketed as Addyi, on her life. After experiencing a significant loss of libido during her perimenopausal years, Gattuso participated in a clinical trial for the drug, which reignited her sexual desire and joy. Her story highlights the broader societal neglect of female sexual health issues, as well as the challenges she and others faced in advocating for recognition and treatment of women's sexual health needs.