A lot of things can make you jump: loud noises, people coming up behind you, thunder, the list goes on. Why do these things startle you but not others? Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says it's something you can develop, but it’s also something you can be born with. She takes this podcast to talk about what’s makes people hyper aware of noises and other things happening around them.

If you see a child in the store without their parent, you might be concerned and start to look for their mom or dad while keeping one eye on the child. That’s because humans are what’s called cooperative breeders. In this podcast, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about what that means and how it directly contributes to humans’ lifespans and ability to conceive and raise children.

It is normal for women to sweat. But how much sweat is too much? Women expert Kirtly Parker Jones lists reasons why women sweat, and it isn’t just because you ran the mile. Dr. Jones also talks about medical conditions that can cause the problem, which is called hyperhidrosis, and why it is recommended to see your physician if you are sweating all the time or too much at a time.

If you think you’re bleeding too much, too little, or sometimes not at all, you might worry if it’s normal. Is your body trying to tell you something? Dr. Kirtly Jones, expert on all things woman, talks about what’s “normal” in terms of menstrual flow, timing, color, consistency and more.

In the last 100 years, we’ve made significant gains in preventing problems and deaths related to childbirth. But since 2010, the number of women who die in childbirth has increased. Dr. Kirtly Jones talks with Janet Fisher, a nurse educator, about how hospitals are preparing better for emergencies during child delivery and how these processes can help mom and baby.

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.