* Content warning: This episode contains adult themes and is intended for listeners aged 18 and older.*

You wanted more candid conversations about sex, so here it is: Nozibele reconnects with gynaecologist and sexologist Dr Nompumelelo "Mpume" Zenda, aka Dr Gynae, for an open, no-holds-barred talk on everything from libido and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to first-time sex experiences. They debunk myths, explore female pleasure, and discuss why honest conversations around sexuality are essential to health and happiness.

This episode explores topics many shy away from: celebrating body confidence, understanding hormonal health challenges like PCOS, and affirming that your sexual journey is valid at every stage of life. Whether you're curious, confused, or ready to break free from silence, this episode offers insight, support, and truth without judgment or taboo.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:14 Guest Introduction and Popular Demand

01:00 Diving into Sex and Sexuality

02:46 First Time Sex: Expectations vs. Reality

06:10 Understanding Vaginal Tightness

08:44 Self-Pleasure and Masturbation

15:30 Contraceptives and Libido

17:22 The Importance of Lube

18:17 Postpartum Sex Drive

19:45 Intimacy and Communication

20:08 Debunking Myths About Women's Sex Drive

21:32 The Role of Romance

22:08 Initiating Intimacy

26:15 Maintaining Sexual Chemistry

30:39 Stimulating the Senses

32:55 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

About Dr Nompumelelo Zenda

Dr Nompumelelo Zenda is a Johannesburg-based OB-Gynae and medical sexologist, renowned for advancing sexual and reproductive health in South Africa. Founder of the innovative wellness consultancy We See You, and a Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine, Dr Zenda blends medical expertise with cultural awareness. Through her media work, advocacy, and teaching, she empowers young South Africans to take confident control over their bodies, health, and relationships.

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