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Sex on CallAre Exercise & Sexual Health Connected?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 the effects of exercise on sexual health. We will also compare if there is any benefit in aerobic versus...2025-07-2526 minSex on CallHow Marijuana Can Benefit Your Sexual HealthJoin 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.We're hopeful for more research and guidelines moving forward to make this more mainstream for patients...2025-06-1822 minSex on CallPart 2 | Answering Listener Questions: Celebrating 1 Year of the Podcast! 🎉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 submission please chec...2025-05-2730 minSex on CallAnswering Listener Questions: Celebrating 1 Year of the Podcast! 🎉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, and we'll also be contacting our sex toolbox giveaway winner. 🎉Cheers to o...2025-05-0636 minSex on CallBusting Myths About Vaginal OdorThere’s been a lot of craze on social media about making your vagina smell and taste good. Some creators have made claims that pineapple juice can significantly help with vaginal odor and taste. In this episode, we're exploring if that's really true.We will break down, on a cellular level, the self-cleaning organism of the vagina. We explain good bacteria, bad bacteria, and what foods may actually lead to any effects.Learn how to simplify your routine to help with any vaginal odor or recurrent infections. We will talk through what TO do and wh...2025-03-2729 minSex on CallWhat You Need to Know About the "O Shot®"There are a lot of “trends” in women’s wellness, and it can be really difficult to separate what's trendy in comparison to recommendations that are research-backed and evidence-based. One recent procedure that has been popularized is the O-Shot®. It is typically marketed as helping with several conditions, including sexual dysfunction, low libido, difficulty achieving orgasm, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and urinary incontinence.Join us in todays episode as we take a look at the background of the creator of the O-Shot, what it is, how it’s given, and what the research actually reports on its benefits...2025-03-0334 minSex on CallLace & Libido: How Lingerie Can Benefit Your Sex LifeWe've got a perfect topic following Valentine's weekend: Lingerie. In this episode, we discuss our "first time" with lingerie, and walk through how lingerie preferences are personal and its purpose is to empower the wearer.Lingerie is very common, and not taboo. Surveys show that wearing lingerie for both men and women is NORMAL. It is another tool in our toolbox. This can be a way of communicating your intent, a type of foreplay, or even a tool to increase arousal and desire for both yourself and your partner.Throughout this conversation, you'll h...2025-02-1721 minSex on CallCan't Forget About the LadiesWhile the majority of our content related to women’s bodies has been focused on all the areas below the navel, today’s content is all about the “ladies." Breasts, while they have the functional use of producing breast milk, are also another sensual organ.During this episode, we break down the anatomy of breasts and why each person's breast feels uniquely different. With deep complexity of nerve innervations, muscular involvement, and much more, the breasts play a major impact on feeding another generation but can also play a huge part in our sexual health. Researc...2025-01-2927 minSex on CallMenopause: Your (Hormone) World Upside DownToday's episode covers Maddie's absolutely favorite topic in women's health: Menopause. As women, we spend SO MUCH of our life in menopause. It's our goal to help women not look at menopause as something they have to "suffer through." Maddie will help break down the hormonal and physiologic changes that occur both before and during menopause. She helps to explain why certain individuals' symptoms may be more severe than others as well.We also review different evidence-based treatment options (both that require medication and that don't) and we cover how our sex life is still a...2025-01-1348 minSex on CallMale Sexual Health: An Interview with Nate Bryant, APRN (PART 2)Part 2 is here! 🎉We've got a special guest episode for you this week. We are finishing our conversation about all things MALE sexual health with Nate Bryant, a nurse practitioner that specializes in male sexual health and currently works in a urology office.Our conversation includes how women can support their male partners that may be experiencing sexual dysfunctions, better understanding the male perspective and their experiences versus our own. Nate discusses what it can feel like to be "less of a man" and also how he has seen partners be supportive and how this car...2024-12-3033 minSex on CallMale Sexual Health: An Interview with Nate Bryant, APRN (PART 1)We've got a special guest episode for you this week. We are talking all things MALE sexual health with Nate Bryant, a nurse practitioner that specializes in male sexual health and currently works in a urology office.Our conversation includes how women can support their male partners that may be experiencing sexual dysfunctions, better understanding the male perspective and their experiences versus our own. Nate discusses what it can feel like to be "less of a man" and also how he has seen partners be supportive and how this care and concern for your partner can improve...2024-12-1651 minSex on CallCunnilingus & Fellatio, Let Us Explain...Yes, oral sex IS sex. Is it safer? Not necessarily. Does it keep you from getting pregnant? Sure. Can it be a great tool in your tool box for pleasure? Absolutely.We explore all things oral sex in today's episode. Our discussion includes anatomy, considerations for giving and receiving oral sex, and ways to incorporate this into your sexual “repertoire."You'll be encouraged to consider using things like rhythm, variation, and recognize that one interaction to the next may look different with the same or different partner.Lastly, we’ll break down what rese...2024-11-2633 minSex on CallBirth Control & LibidoBirth control is used by many individuals for prevention of pregnancy, but also to help control their bleeding month-to-month. One of the most commonly used types of birth controls are pills, also referred to as oral contraceptives (OCPs).Our episode today focuses on a specific side effect often reported for individuals on OCPs: low libido or low sex drive. We unpack the science behind why certain individuals may experience low libido on OCPs and while others may not. We also break down studies that reflect the percentage of patients that experience these symptoms as well as which O...2024-11-1123 minSex on Call“Help, I Can’t Orgasm!”We’ve covered almost all the different disorders under the umbrella of sexual dysfunction. Today, we’ll be covering anorgasmia, which is the delay, absence, or reduced intensity of orgasmic sensations.As you've likely heard in previous conversations, most sexual dysfunctions are interconnected and often one leads to another. It's important to consider other medical diagnoses that could impact someone’s sexual health as well. While our sexual health can improve our day to day and overall well being, there may be other dynamics at play that may prevent someone from achieving a consistent orgasm and other risk f...2024-10-2933 minSex on CallLube Up: Everything You Need to Know About LubricantWhen you search online or walk down a store and find yourself in the lube aisle, it can be overwhelming knowing which kind is the best for YOU. Our episode today focuses on the different types of lubricants and why some may be better for your lifestyle or sexual health. We talk through common lubricants like silicone and water-based plus “natural” lubricants like coconut oil and saliva, including the pros and cons. We even include a list of our personal favorites!Plus, if you’re not someone who regularly uses lubricant, we’ve included a couple of studies...2024-09-3025 minSex on CallTestosterone (It's Not Just a Male Hormone)Testosterone, a hormone often thought of as a male hormone, is surprisingly still extremely important for females. But it’s far more than just a sex hormone—it can affect the brain, muscle, fat, bone, and nerves.Similarly to other hormones, we see testosterone levels decrease with age. Published studies have shown, however, the benefits of testosterone for low desire and arousal disorder in women. We’ll discuss the ages of women this is most recommended for, mild and adverse effects, and recommended routes for testosterone replacement.Remarkably, this perceived male hormone may have mo...2024-09-1034 minSex on CallPorn: What Does the Research Say?We’ve got a big topic today on the podcast: Porn. Don’t let this scare you away because we have lots of research to present! This is another taboo topic that is not routinely talked about in the women’s bathroom or gossip circles, but something that is heavily consumed and not talked enough about.Surprisingly, while porn is most often consumed by men, the research shows more benefits for women than men.In this episode, we cover the percentage of men versus women who consume porn content, explore international perspectives from women on porn...2024-08-2635 minSex on CallMore Than Lack of Interest—Arousal DisorderToday, we're covering sexual interest and arousal disorder. This is one of the 5 different types of sexual dysfunction which include: female sexual interest/arousal disorder, female orgasmic disorder, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, substance/medication-induced sexual dysfunction, and other specified or unspecified sexual dysfunction. It is not uncommon for one of these types to cause a domino effect and lead to others.This topic can often be covered at a well woman’s yearly exam. Screening questions may include: Any pain or discomfort with intercourse? Concerns with orgasms or arousal? However, due to the uncomfortability of this topic, th...2024-08-1247 minSex on CallPainful Sex During Postpartum (Dyspareunia)On this episode we’re focusing on dyspareunia in the postpartum period, which means pain with sex or penetration after birth. It’s important to remember that this condition can be really difficult given it is also associated with a life transition of welcoming home a newborn and navigating your relationship with your partner during this time.We'll cover the difference between generalized pain in postpartum and pain with sex, risk factors of dyspareunia in postpartum, and treatment options. (A variety of treatment options are available including use of lubricants, estrogen cream to replenish lack of estrogen espe...2024-07-2232 minSex on CallPainful Sex in Menopause (Dyspareunia)Here at Sex on Call, our personal expert on menopause is Maddie. She has her certification with North American Menopause Society and she is deeply passionate about all things menopause.Today, we are focusing on pain with sex in connection to menopause. As women can spend up to 40% of their life in menopause, many experience side effects from the declining estrogen and androgen specifically in our vaginal tissues. The lack of these hormones can often lead to discomfort and pain with intercourse including dyspareunia.The unfortunate reality is that 50% of women experiencing issues with their...2024-07-2224 minSex on CallAre Aphrodisiacs Real?In this episode, we're breaking down research behind aphrodisiacs, which are natural substances that supposedly help with sexual desire and/or performance!In our conversation, we break down the origin of the word aphrodisiacs and its reference to Greek mythology. We also mention evidence about “mainstream” aphrodisiacs including chocolate, alcohol, and marijuana. But to our surprise, a lot of the evidence and research led towards food alternatives and their effects on inflammation and blood flow, rather than sexual desire directly. (Don't worry, chocolate and red wine may still have their benefits! 😉)Examples of these are foods h...2024-07-0121 min