Mental health and sexual health are both important. But sometimes, medications that help mental health can negatively affect our sexual health. In today's conversation, we talk about different antidepressants and their potential effects on sexual wellness. You’ll learn about SSRIs, the most common type of medication prescribed to treat depression and anxiety, can contribute to low libido while other antidepressants can actually boost sex drive! We break down the science behind how thes...

Today we're joined by April Patterson, a Physical Therapist who practices in California and specializes in a disorder called PGAD, which stands for Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder. In today's episode she explains what this disorder is, how it is identified, what symptoms are typically present, and how it is treated. We loved having this conversation with April as she shared her own personal story, along with how successful treatment greatly impacted her daily life. This episode highly foc...

Anal intercourse is becoming a more common sexual practice for all people. Arguably, it may have been just as popular in the past, but now it’s being reported and studied more frequently. While this type of intercourse may be increasing in popularity or at least is being openly talked about in some circles, it still carries either uncertainty over what the experience will be like or a stigma that may make people feel hesitant to add this to their sexual toolkit. In this episode, we break do...

While we're at odds on if the term "squirting" rolls of your tongue 😜, we do agree that it’s a term women should be familiar with and know more. Surprisingly, there is a decent amount of studies and literature discussing this once taboo subject in regards to women’s pleasure. Join us as we discuss what squirting is, what it consists of, what both men and women’s perspectives often are about it, and what statically is shown to make women squirt. Even though the percentage of women who se...

In our "summer of drugs" series, we're continuing with research and information on mushrooms, a natural component which can affect our receptors by lowering inhibitory proteins and increasing excitatory, which has records that date back to the Aztecs. We explore the research and break down a presentation given at the ISWSH or the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health discussing potential sexual health benefits of mushrooms. Admittedly, in our lifetime it would be surp...

You've heard us talk about pelvic floor physical therapy many times on the podcast. Today we're bringing on an expert to chat even more! Janet Forinash, a physical therapist who also specializes in pelvic floor physical therapy, joins us today to bring more insight to all things pelvic floor physical therapy. We are so grateful to have an expert like herself right in our back pocket, and we can both speak to the impact she has had on our patients. We learned a lot during this podcast and even...

On today’s episode, we’ll be looking into the effects of exercise on sexual function. One of our favorite experts, Betty Dodson, mentions in her book, Sex for One, the benefits of being physically active and flexible can have an overall positive effect on our sexual abilities. Things like increased stamina and incorporating different sexual positions. Today we break down different research articles that include women who have been affected by breast cancer and menopause, comparing...

Join us for a conversation discussing marijuana and how its use may impact sexual health. As two nurse practitioners who live in a state where marijuana is legal, we recognize the availability of marijuana may vary by location as well as legislature. Interestingly, there are studies and expert opinions citing the benefits of low-dose marijuana use on improving women's sexual health. In this episode, Maddie breaks down the findings of these studies and discusses the benefits seen for patients....

Part 2 of our 1-year podversary celebration is here! Listen in as we answer YOUR questions. Today we cover: What's the value of using lingerie? (Check out our past episode on this!)What's the average size of a penis?What happens to your sex drive with age?Who thinks about sex more: men or women?We are so thankful for all of our listeners and your support during our first year. We’ve loved podcasting and can’t wait to continue on into our next year of sexual health content. If you placed a su...

Part 1 of our 1-year podversary celebration is now available! Listen in as we answer YOUR questions. Today we cover: Waxing and shaving: Is it normal? Is it recommended?Sex in the early postpartum period, including treatment options and why many women experience challenges during this period.The size of the vagina and how it changes.And lastly, the most enjoyable position to have sex in.Thank you again for all your submissions. We will finish up answering all questions in our Part 2, a...