In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh sits down with Dr. Sameena Rahman—OB/GYN, sexual medicine specialist, and menopause expert—for a candid, compassionate conversation about women’s sexual health in midlife.
They explore common yet often unspoken changes like decreasing libido, hormonal shifts, painful sex, recurrent UTIs, and the mental load that can silently chip away at sexual desire. Dr. Rahman explains how hormones, mental health, and social factors intersect during midlife—and why understanding these changes is essential for reclaiming your pleasure, comfort, and agency.
From menopause and pelvic floor dysfunction to treatment options that actually work, this episode is about removing the stigma, replacing shame with science, and equipping women with the knowledge they deserve.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
This episode is your guide to understanding the complex, interconnected reasons why libido often changes during midlife, and what you can do about it. From hormonal shifts and pelvic floor dysfunction to the invisible weight of emotional labor, Dr. Rahman breaks down the science, the stigma, and the solutions. Whether you’re navigating menopause, exploring treatment options, or simply ready to feel more connected to your body, this conversation offers clarity, empowerment, and hope.
About Dr. Sameena Rahman
Dr. Sameena Rahman is a board-certified OB/GYN, menopause specialist, and fellowship-trained expert in sexual medicine. She is the founder of the Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics in Chicago, where she provides compassionate, trauma-informed, evidence-based care for women at every stage of life. An ISSWSH Fellow and Certified Menopause Practitioner through the North American Menopause Society, she also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of OB/GYN at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
Previously, she served on the faculty at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, worked on international medical missions, and collaborated with the World Health Organization in Switzerland. Dr. Rahman is a member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board and the Advisory Board for Flo Health, and her expertise has been featured in Forbes Health, Cosmopolitan, USA Today, Women’s Health, Yahoo! Life, Parents.com, PopSugar, VeryWell Health, and WGN TV. She hosts the podcast Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones, where she tackles taboo topics in women’s health with clarity and candor.
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The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh sits down with Dr. Sameena Rahman—OB/GYN, sexual medicine specialist, and menopause expert—for a candid, compassionate conversation about women’s sexual health in midlife.
They explore common yet often unspoken changes like decreasing libido, hormonal shifts, painful sex, recurrent UTIs, and the mental load that can silently chip away at sexual desire. Dr. Rahman explains how hormones, mental health, and social factors intersect during midlife—and why understanding these changes is essential for reclaiming your pleasure, comfort, and agency.
From menopause and pelvic floor dysfunction to treatment options that actually work, this episode is about removing the stigma, replacing shame with science, and equipping women with the knowledge they deserve.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
This episode is your guide to understanding the complex, interconnected reasons why libido often changes during midlife, and what you can do about it. From hormonal shifts and pelvic floor dysfunction to the invisible weight of emotional labor, Dr. Rahman breaks down the science, the stigma, and the solutions. Whether you’re navigating menopause, exploring treatment options, or simply ready to feel more connected to your body, this conversation offers clarity, empowerment, and hope.
About Dr. Sameena Rahman
Dr. Sameena Rahman is a board-certified OB/GYN, menopause specialist, and fellowship-trained expert in sexual medicine. She is the founder of the Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics in Chicago, where she provides compassionate, trauma-informed, evidence-based care for women at every stage of life. An ISSWSH Fellow and Certified Menopause Practitioner through the North American Menopause Society, she also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of OB/GYN at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
Previously, she served on the faculty at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, worked on international medical missions, and collaborated with the World Health Organization in Switzerland. Dr. Rahman is a member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board and the Advisory Board for Flo Health, and her expertise has been featured in Forbes Health, Cosmopolitan, USA Today, Women’s Health, Yahoo! Life, Parents.com, PopSugar, VeryWell Health, and WGN TV. She hosts the podcast Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones, where she tackles taboo topics in women’s health with clarity and candor.
Connect with Dr. Sameena Rahman:
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
Resources:
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
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