Rachel chats about maintaining love in long term relationships, male birth control options, and gives listeners an introduction to Playground. Then, she talks with gynecologist Dr. Shyama Mathews about all the myths surrounding sex education. They talk about birth control, natural cycles, vaginal health, and so much more!
Episode Notes:
Conversation with Dr. Shyama Mathews begins at 00:15:17.
Follow Dr. Mathews:
Website: www.drmathewsgyn.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmathewsgyn/
Playground Office Hours With Dr. Shyama: https://helloplayground.com/blogs/ask-dr-shyama
Follow Hello Playground:
Website: www.helloplayground.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello.playground/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hello.playground
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playground.hello/
Discussed in the episode:
The Washington Post, “Normal Marital Hatred is Real. Here’s What to do About it” (2023) by Tara Parker-Pope: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/09/23/marriage-relationships-conflict/
Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship (2022), by Terrance Real: https://www.amazon.com/Us-Getting-Build-Loving-Relationship/dp/0593233670/ref=sr_1_1
The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/
New York Times, “Opinion: Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person”, (2016) by Alain de Botton: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/29/opinion/sunday/why-you-will-marry-the-wrong-person.html
CNN Health, “Male birth control shot found effective, but side effects cut study short”, (2016), by Susan Scutti: https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/30/health/male-birth-control/index.html
Life Sciences Intelligence, “Male Birth Control Gel Provides New Contraceptive Options for Men” (2023), by Veronica Salib: https://lifesciencesintelligence.com/features/male-birth-control-gel-provides-new-contraceptive-options-for-men
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Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers).
Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.
