Sex on Call
This podcast is a space where we (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 we seek to explore how women can improve their sex lives, better understand their bodies, and learn together. Welcome to Sex on Call!
Episodes
24 episodes
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...
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Episode 23
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29:05
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...
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Episode 22
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34:09
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.Li...
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Episode 21
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21:55
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 sen...
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Episode 20
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27:30
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." ...
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Episode 19
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48:37
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 curre...
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Episode 18
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33:48
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 convers...
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Episode 17
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51:16
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 include...
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Episode 16
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33:22
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).<...
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Episode 15
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23:54
“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 ...
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Episode 14
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33:08
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 l...
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Episode 13
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25:00
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 hormon...
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Episode 12
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34:00
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...
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Episode 11
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35:45
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, su...
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Episode 10
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47:00
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 transit...
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Episode 9
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32:56
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 connecti...
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Episode 8
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24:17
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 re...
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Episode 7
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21:27
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 o...
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Episode 6
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1:05:33
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 ...
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Episode 5
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46:41
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 w...
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Episode 4
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55:02
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 t...
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Episode 3
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33:50
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...
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Episode 2
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30:41