On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by Dr. Emmanuele Jannini, to discuss the landscape of sexual medicine in the European Union, the importance of a comprehensive psychosexual approach to understanding sexual health, and so much more! Dr. Jannini, a world renowned expert on sexual medicine based in Rome, Italy, shares his expertise to explain the science behind the female pleasure complex, now termed the clitoral urethral vaginal complex (CUV complex), as well as his concept of system sexology. Learn about global perspectives on these sexual health issues, from China to Italy, all the way to the United States, while also gaining perspective on how different cultures and political factors impact women across the globe in many different and many similar ways.

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Dana Gibbs back to the podcast to discuss everything you need to know about the often-confused symptoms of thyroid dysfunction and menopause. Dr. Gibbs is certified by the Menopause Society with an exclusively hormone-based practice in Texas, and during this discussion, she shares her expertise as a thyroid surgery specialist and ENT to help us navigate distinguishing between perimenopause symptoms and thyroid issues. Learn about overlapping signs like hot flashes, fatigue, and mood changes, and so much more info that is so so valuable when it comes to understanding your body's signals and seeking the appropriate medical guidance.

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes perimenopause expert, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg, to discuss everything you need to know about the latest in menopause treatments. Dr. Gilberg, a board-certified ObGyn specializing in menopause and perimenopause, and also known for her work as a chief medical correspondent on The Drew Barrymore Show, shares her expertise, as we go over the various modern modalities for treating menopause. Some of these modalities include hormone therapy, psychedelics, cannabis, and other various approaches to managing the impact of hormonal shifts on libido.

Which of these approaches are supported by data? Which are effective and becoming more and more popular? The future looks interesting and promising when it comes to how many tools we can have in our menopause toolkit, and on this episode, Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Gilberg dive into all!

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes renowned longevity doctor and orthopedic sports surgeon, Dr. Vonda Wright, to discuss everything you need to know about the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. Learn all about what musculoskeletal syndrome is and how hormonal changes, specifically the decline in estrogen, impact women's bodies. Dr. Wright shares her expertise on actionable strategies for managing symptoms such as joint pain (arthralgia), frozen shoulder, and reduced bone density through diet, exercise (including weightlifting), sleep, and understanding hormone replacement therapy for better women's health and longevity during the menopause transition. Get these "menolessons" and so much more on another informative edition of The Muslim Sex Podcast!

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes sex therapist Sarah Hunt, LMSW, CST, back to the show for a discussion on everything you need to know about talking about sex with your partner and why it can be so awkward. Sarah shares her expertise in guiding couples into having these often difficult conversations about sex and intimacy, as she and Dr. Sadaf dive into all of the reasons and ways open, non-judgmental communication about sex, can benefit a relationship in so many ways. Get to the root cause of why these conversations seem uncomfortable, when they absolutely shouldn't be, as well as practical tools Sarah gives couples to navigate those awkward hurdles, so they can talk about sex with each other in a healthy, comfortable, and fulfilling way.

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Sahar Pirzada do discuss everything you need to know about the work she is doing at HEART, an organization dedicated to promoting sexual health, uprooting gendered violence, and advancing reproductive justice. As Director of Movement Building at HEART (Health Education, Advocacy, Research, and Training), Sahar explains how she and her colleagues at this non-profit organization focus on various initiatives focused on promoting sexual health education, advocacy, and challenging stigma around these topics within Muslim communities and beyond. While HEART mainly deals with these issues within a Muslim context, this conversation is sheds light on the importance of sexual agency, reproductive rights, and culturally responsive approaches to health and well-being for all people.

Learn more about HEART by visiting their website: https://hearttogrow.org/

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes EJ Kim Marina Pen, co-founders of NNABI - The Peri Company, to discuss everything you need to know about taking supplements during perimenopause. EJ and Marina share how a lack of education and resources available to women experiencing this transition inspired them to start NNABI and what their mission is. Learn how and why supplements like NNABI have become an option women have in addition to more traditional methods, for managing the symptoms of perimenopause.

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf wraps up our month long focus on sexual health and education, as she discusses everything you need to know about sex and intimacy in Islam. This open and honest conversation about intimacy, relationships, and sexual health is meant to educate, inform, and give perspective on what these all mean through the lens of Islamic values. So if you were ever confused, curious, or not quite sure if you could even ask about certain topics involving sexual health or intimacy as it relates to Islam, this episode dives into it all!

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