I finally got to hormones in this week's episode. Take a listen to learn all about some of the biggest women's health hormones, common hormonal conditions, and hormonal testing. Also.... just get your hormones with an ounce of sass, because why the heck not?

This episode is a giant FAQ about women's health, and all of the topics were requested by fellow listeners! I jump from swimming while on your period to merkins, to cake and everywhere in between!

If you have anything you'd like covered in an episode, whether it be a question, clarification, or you over heard someone having a major misunderstanding, you're probably not the only one with that question & I'd love to shed some light on those answers! You can write me at SassySpeculum on Insta, [email protected], or for anonymous messaging at www.beatingheartdoula.com/sassyspeculum

Episode 6 is all about female sexual dysfunction: What it is, what it isn't, controversy, hormones, lube, and so much more. This is something that SO MANY women deal with & maybe it could answer some questions you have about your own body or someone elses! Give it a listen & don't judge me too hard on my sick voice, theme of the week is don't get the flu.

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This weeks episode is on chronic pelvic pain & the importance of gut health. Gut health has SUCH an unknown impact on pelvic pain & your life in general, listen to this episode to unlock some powerful belly bumpin! At one point, the #1 secret to health & healing is revealed shhh!!!

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Find out what anxiety is, what is happening in your body & brain and why and how to treat it. If you experience anxiety, this podcast will hopefully help you feel less alone with your symptoms & help you to understand your own body better.

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• Genitourinary Problems Worse for Sexually Abused Girls. Medscape. Published 2022. Accessed August 26, 2022.

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This weeks episode is on those pesky, obnoxious, and HEINOUS urinary tract infections! We go on a deep dive up the urethra into the bladder & further to discuss what a UTI is, what testing is ACTUALLY looking for, UTIs & sex, peeing in odd places, cranberries, and much more. Check it out yo.

On this episode of Sassy Speculum, we dive into orgasmsssss: the science, physiology, research and the truth. With discussions about nonconcordance, desire, a lil P in V, and lots of vaginas.

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On this very first episode of Sassy Speculum, I chat about where everyone starts at some point... the hymen and virginity! And all around female anatomy in general that you may or may not know... and of course, plenty of me making a fool of myself!

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Hymenoplasty - Vaginal Rejuvenation Manhattan, NY | New Look New Life Cosmetic Surgical Arts. New Look New Life Cosmetic Surgical Arts. https://www.newlooknewlife.com/hymenoplasty/. Published 2022. Accessed July 29, 2022.

Saraiya HA. Surgical revirgination: Four vaginal mucosal flaps for reconstruction of a hymen. Indian J Plast Surg. 2015;48(2):192-195. doi:10.4103/0970-0358.163060

Superhymenoplasty-technique for creation of superhymen. Oatext.com. https://www.oatext.com/Superhymenoplasty-technique-for-creation-of-superhymen.php#Article. Published 2022. Accessed July 29, 2022.

Lahlali A, Sawan D, SidAhmed-Mezi M, Meningaud JP, Hersant B. Hymen Restoration: An Experience From a Moroccan Center. Aesthet Surg J. 2021;41(12):NP2053-NP2059. doi:10.1093/asj/sjab276

Modern Myths of Virginity. Medium. https://medium.com/@TamarLapin/modern-myths-of-virginity-4d5a56aa916c. Published 2022. Accessed July 29, 2022.