Sex on Call
This podcast is a space where Maddie and Larisa, who are both friends and nurse practitioners in women's health, unpack evidence-based research, talk to professionals, and share the occasional personal story as they seek to explore how women can improve their sex lives, better understand their bodies, and learn together.
Episodes
Antidepressants (SSRIs) & Sexual Health
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 whil
When Arousal Goes Haywire (with April Patterson)
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 per
(ANAL)yzing Avenues for Pleasure
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 m
Squirting: What Is It & How Does it Happen?
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 ar
Mushrooms & Sexual Health (Yes, Like That Kind of Mushrooms!)
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
Why Does Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Matter? (with Janet Forinash)
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 w
Are 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 article
How Marijuana Can Benefit Your Sexual Health
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 ep
Part 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
Answering 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 a
Busting Myths About Vaginal Odor
There’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 ma
What 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,
Lace & Libido: How Lingerie Can Benefit Your Sex Life
We'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
Can't Forget About the Ladies
While 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 o
Menopause: Your (Hormone) World Upside Down
Today'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
Male 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 th
Male 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 v
Cunnilingus & 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 consi
Birth Control & Libido
Birth 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 certai
“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 i
Lube Up: Everything You Need to Know About Lubricant
When 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
Testosterone (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.
Porn: 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 tha
More Than Lack of Interest—Arousal Disorder
Today, 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 caus
Painful 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
Painful 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
Are 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
Understanding Endometriosis: An Interview with Dr. Rayan Elkattah
Join us for our first guest episode with Dr. Elkattah. Dr. Elkattah was one of Maddie’s preceptors and biggest mentors. He is truly someone who has spent his career illuminating the complexity of women’s health and helps to encourage other professionals to all of the component’s that can contribute to pelvic pain and pain with intercourse; More importantly the care and thoughtfulness that women d
Beyond Pleasure: The Value of Vibrators
This week, we're starting the conversation about our favorite pleasure tool: Vibrators. These “toys,” which were first created for doctors to help relieve women of “hysteria" (no joke), have become a staple for many bedside nightstands. It was even the fifth household appliance to electrified, and for good reason at that!Remarkably, though, vibrators have proven to be beneficial for much
When Sex Feels Painful (Dyspareunia)
Plain and simple: Sexual activity should not hurt. With over 40% of women experiencing pain with sex (known as dyspareunia), this topic is an important one.In this episode, we talk through what a diagnosis of dyspareunia includes, how we assess for this, what other things have to be ruled out, and how this affects far more than just your sex life. And to close, we’ll talk through the variety of tr
Self-Love: The Magic of Masturbation
“The most consistent sex will be the love affair you have with yourself. Masturbation will get you through childhood, puberty, romance, marriage, and divorce, and it will see you through old age.” - Betty Dodson.We explore in this episode the often shameful discussions around the topic of masturbation (or "self-love"). Episode 3 highlights the benefits to masturbation—seen in one's
The Clitoris (She's Shy)
In most episodes, one of us will take a deep dive on a particular topic. This week, Larisa is walking us through research and information all about the clitoris.We'll walk through all the parts of the clitoris, those seen and unseen. We'll also discuss how the clitoris responds to arousal and why this small organ plays SUCH a crucial role in pleasure. In our conversation we'll help
The Big O
In our first episode we're looking back to history to find the earliest mentions of a female orgasm. We'll share texts that date back to medieval times and even quote a nun! We'll also look at research exploring the subject of orgasm and discuss Masters and Johnson's groundbreaking research that is still relevant today!Then we'll talk about why female orgasms are so import
Welcome to Sex on Call!
Do you remember when you learned where your clitoris was?Is it hard for you to have an orgasm?Have you ever used a vibrator?Do you feel comfortable sharing your sex life (whatever it looks like) with a healthcare professional?Often, the route to a better sex life for us as women should include a better understanding of our physical anatomy and the science behind how our bodies work in regards to p
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