On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by global women's health expert Dr. Rachel Pope to discuss everything you need to know about female pelvic health, sexual health, and reproductive medicine. Dr. Pope shares her expertise as she and Dr. Sadaf discuss critical treatments for low libido and painful intercourse, such as vaginal estrogen, testosterone, and pelvic floor physical therapy. This conversation also touches. upon global health issues facing women, as well as the deep-seated impact of religious shame. We are going around the globe, but the focus (as always) remains on women's health, in this wide net casting edition of The Muslim Sex Podcast!

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This is a special year-end countdown episode of the Muslim Sex Podcast, where Dr. Sadaf Lodhi reveals the top 10 most downloaded episodes of 2025, revisiting the year's most impactful conversations on menopause, low libido, and sexual health education. The episode features highlights from world-renowned experts like Dr. Louise Newson, Dr. Vonda Wright, and Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, covering critical topics ranging from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause to the science of female pleasure and the "clitoral urethral vaginal complex". Finally, discover why the number one episode of the year focused on sex and intimacy in Islam, debunking myths to celebrate the religion's sex-positive heritage while empowering women to reclaim their pleasure and understand their anatomy.

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi welcomes her friend Dr. Anissa Mattison, an OB/GYN and Associate Dean at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, to discuss the critical evolution of medical education regarding sex education and menopause management. This discussion revolves all around education, from grade school to med school, as Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Mattison explore how modern medical curricula are finally expanding to include previously ignored topics, especially involving sex education, anatomy, and even menopause.

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On this comprehensive back to basics episode, Dr. Sadaf goes step by step to explain what perimenopause and menopause actually are! Learn everything you need to know about the crucial Timing Hypothesis for starting hormone therapy to maximize cardiovascular and bone health benefits. Find out about myths regarding breast cancer risks stemming from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, detailing why modern options like transdermal estrogen and micronized progesterone offer a safer profile than older synthetic formulations. Also, get the gist on why vaginal estrogen is the gold standard for preventing recurrent UTIs and treating painful sex. It is a jam packed edition of the podcast, so take notes (if you want) and have fun learning all about menopause and hormone therapy 101!

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Lori Brotto back to the show to discuss everything you need to know about mindfulness and sexual health! Dr. Brotto shares her incredible insight and expertise as we address low desire, low libido, and the evidence-based research supporting mindfulness as a viable intervention. Learn what mindfulness actually is and how it can be used to improve intimacy, help survivors of sexual trauma bridge the gap between mind and body, and so much more!

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Michelle Quirk to discuss everything you need to know about fitness, training, and mindful movement in midlife. As a pediatrician, run coach and the founder of Mindful Marathon, Dr. Quirk shares her expertise as we run down the best fitness practices for midlife. Learn why over-exercising can elevate stress hormones, as well as how we can address pelvic floor concerns, build mental grit, and eventually (yes, of course) engance our emotional and physical intimacy!

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by Dr. Sarah Stombaugh to discuss everything you need to know about metabolic health and its relation to sexual health. Dr. Stombaugh is a family medicine physician and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and during this conversation, she shares her expertise to put a spotlight on the reasons behind stubborn midlife weight gains, often ignored metabolic changes that affect overall metabolic health, as well as our sexual health. Also, Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Stombaugh detail how modern medicines such as GLP-1s and hormone replacement therapy relate to our sexual health through their affects on metabolism. This episode hits you in the gut...in a good way, with easy to grasp, essential infromation!

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes UCLA's Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C to the show for a discussion on everything you need to know about hormones after Gyn cancer. Having played an integral role in designing and implementing UCLA's Gynecologic Cancer Survivorship program, Rachel shares her expertise to shine a light on the various challenges that come with Gyn cancer survivorshop. Learn how surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation can induce menopause and result in extreme symptoms, plus why old myths about certain systemic hormones for different cancers are now being debunked.

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes back Dr. Basma Faris for aclose look at everything you ned to know about PCOS and menopause. Dr. Faris shares her expertise on PCOS and how it comes with significantly higher metabolic health risks. Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Faris also go far into how PCOS evolves as we age and give insight into current treatments and approaches to PCOS weight management/nutrition, without shame or restriction!

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In this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Tolulope Olabintan to discuss everything you need to know about what it means to thrive in menopause! Dr. O is a Texas-based family physcician, dedicated to helping people live long and well, and during this chat she shares her expertise to delve into how she advocates for and helps women open up about midlife struggles. From painful sex to brain fog, and even to overcoming the confusion and uneasiness of approaching sexual health while living a faith-based lifestyle, Dr. Sadaf and Dr. O get into the details as they unpack what thriving during menopause actually looks like.

For more from Dr. O, please visiti her website at livingspringmedicals.com.

Disclaimer: Anything discussed on the show should not be taken as official medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your medical provider. If you have any questions about your religion, please ask your friendly neighborhood religious leader. It’s the Muslim Sex Podcast because I just happen to be a Muslim woman who talks about sex.

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