It’s been years—even decades— since puberty and your first period, so why do you still break out like a teenager? Dr. Kirtly Jones says although many people think it’s an issue for a dermatologist, it’s also a hormonal issue. She talks about the science behind hormone changes throughout your life and how that can affect your skin. She also gives some tips that can help clear up your skin.

You just had your baby, so when your doctor asks you what kind of contraception you want to start using, you’re caught off guard and you’re not sure what to think. Pregnancy expert Dr. Kirtly Jones talks about how soon you can or should get pregnant after having a baby and some tips for spacing your children. She also talks options for post-partum contraception and having your tubes tied when you’re sure you’re done having children.

Have you ever wondered why women tend to outlive men? Turns out, there are a lot of variables and possible explanations for why the average woman will live five years longer the average man. Dr. Kirtly Jones explores some of the reasons behind this interesting phenomenon.

Menopause marks the end of significant reproduction of eggs and estrogen. But just because your body’s reproductive system is slowing down doesn’t mean you and your partner have to. Dr. Kirtly Jones talks about a few of the ways you can safely treat vaginal dryness and keep intimacy comfortable. Ladies—this podcast is for your ears only!

Perimenopause is the final stretch before you stop having periods altogether. For many women, it’s a frustrating time filled with hot flashes, heavy and unpredictable bleeding and a lot of hormones. Even though perimenopause is different for every woman, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about what you can expect before those pesky periods leave your life forever.

There is a lot of confusion about when to get a mammogram. Some groups say 40, some 50. Others say you should get a baseline at 40. Is it necessary? It sounds like a good idea, to have a picture of what things looked like so at 50 a doctor can determine if anything has changed. But is it really a good idea? What are the downsides or things you need to watch out for if your physician suggests a baseline mammogram. Dr. Kirtly Jones talks about those issues and what you need to know to have that conversation with your physician.

There are so many different kinds of birth control: pills, patches, shots and implants. Dr. Kirtly Jones makes the case for long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). She talks about why women who would benefit most from this type of contraception are less likely to use it. She cites various studies, including one that found women using LARC methods were 20 times less likely to have an unplanned pregnancy.

There’s one thing out there that can act as a better medicine than many of the drugs we have. It contributes to a high level of overall health and can help speed recovery from illnesses. What is it? Dr. Amy Powell shares the answer with Dr. Kirty Jones—it’s so simple that it might surprise you.

Many Americans describe their marriages as lacking in sex for a number of reasons: kids, busy lives, etc. Dr. Kirtly Jones talks about the recent dialogue regarding sex and marriage—and how it differs from the first anniversary to the 50th anniversary. She talks about how a sexless marriage doesn’t always mean a failed marriage.

Though they sound very similar, there are big differences between the training and basic job duties of athletic trainers and personal trainers. Sports medicine specialist Dr. Amy Powell and Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones discuss the differences and similarities between the two. Although their jobs differ, the focus of each is to help others be healthy, happy and safe.