GYNO GIRL PRESENTS:
SEX, DRUGS & HORMONES
Hosted by Dr. Sameena Rahman
Welcome to “Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones,” a candid and enlightening podcast hosted by renowned OB/GYN, Dr. Sameena Rahman. Dive into the complex world of women’s health as we explore topics ranging from sexual wellness to hormonal imbalances and everything in between. Join us as we unravel medical mysteries, debunk myths, and bring you the latest in women’s health research and care.
Perimenopause, Mental Load, and Why We're Not Going Away with Beth Crosby (Garbage Mom)
Beth Crosby built an audience of 250,000 people by refusing to sugarcoat perimenopause — and it turns out a lot of women were waiting for exactly that. In this episode, she and Dr. Rahman talk anxiety, celiac disease that went undiagnosed for years, the impossible math of working in Hollywood as a mother, and why Alanis Morissette commenting on your post is a sign you're doing something right.
Understanding Orgasms: Science, Solutions, and Why Doctors Don't Ask with Dr. Lauren Streicher
70% of OB-GYNs never ask patients about orgasm. And when women finally bring it up themselves, the answer is usually "this just happens when you age." Dr. Lauren Streicher — sexual medicine specialist — joins Dr. Rahman to explain what's actually happening, what's actually causing it, and what actually works.
Pelvic Venous Disorders, Chronic Pain, and the Pelvic Floor with Dr. Julie Baron
For years, Dr. Julie Baron — a pelvic floor physical therapist — couldn't sit or stand for more than 10 minutes without needing to lie down. She saw urologists, gynecologists, GI docs, and colorectal specialists. Everyone told her she was normal. She finally diagnosed herself, pushed for her own imaging, and found 12-millimeter varicose veins across her uterus. This episode is for every woman who has been told her chronic pelvic pain is just part of life.
Labiaplasty, Anatomy, Overdoing It, Traveling for Surgery & Prevention with Dr. Dahlia Rice
What's actually normal when it comes to labial anatomy — and what happens when surgery goes too far? Dr. Dahlia Rice joins Dr. Rahman for an honest conversation about labiaplasty: who it's for, who it isn't, the risks of overdoing it, and why traveling abroad for the procedure deserves serious thought before you book.
Fertility Myths, Egg Freezing, and The Lucky Egg with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
Is 35 really a fertility cliff? Should everyone freeze their eggs? Dr. Lucky Sekhon — double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and author of The Lucky Egg — joins Dr. Rahman to give the actual numbers most fertility doctors won't say out loud, and explain why vague answers from your doctor are a red flag.
How We Treat Pelvic Pain, Painful Sex, and Sexual Dysfunction
Insurance gives you ten minutes for pelvic pain, painful sex, and sexual dysfunction. That's not care — that's a timer. Dr. Rahman sits down with her nurse practitioner and pelvic floor PT to explain what comprehensive sexual health care actually looks like, and why she left insurance behind to deliver it.
Functional Strength Training, Nutrition, and Midlife Reset with Katalin Rodriguez-Ogren
Her doctor offered marriage counseling when her menopause symptoms got severe. So Katalin Rodriguez Ogren — 25-year owner of Chicago's POW Gym and a lifelong martial artist — wrote a book instead. Dr. Rahman and Katalin get into protein, estrogen, and why midlife is a metabolic reset if you know what to do with it.
Postpartum to Perimenopause: Bounce-Back Culture, Body Shame, and Normal Anatomy with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany
Between Two Labia is the series filmed in Dr. Rahman's office — in front of the 8-foot vulva — where she sits down with colleagues to have the conversations you actually want to hear. First up: Dr. Shieva Ghofrany on postpartum limbo, why bounce-back culture is doing real harm, normal vulvar anatomy, and what her own health challenges taught her about being a better doctor.
The New Rules of Women's Health: Research Bias, Systemic Failures, and Becoming the CEO of Your Healthcare with Meghan Rabbitt
Health journalist Meghan Rabbitt spent 25 years translating medicine for women — then Maria Shriver asked her to write a manifesto, and even she was shocked by what she found. In this episode, Dr. Sameena Rahman and Meghan cover the research bias that still shapes your care today, why autoimmune disease and heart disease are so underfunded in women, and how to stop normalizing pain and start advocating for yourself at every appointment.
ISSWSH 2026 Recap: Testosterone, Research Funding, and Women's Sexual Pleasure with Dr. Tami Rowen
Dr. Tami Rowen joins the podcast to recap the ISSWSH 2026 conference and discuss the future of sexual medicine. From testosterone therapy controversies to the lack of research funding for vulvodynia, this conversation explores how sexual health research is evolving and why sexual pleasure and quality of life are finally becoming central to women’s healthcare.
What Is Sex Therapy? Pleasure, Shame, and Sexual Wellness with Dr. Shannon Chavez
Sex therapy isn’t awkward demonstrations or outdated homework assignments. It’s about intimacy, safety, and learning how to feel at home in your body. Dr. Shannon Chavez joins the podcast to break down sexual shame, vaginismus, compulsive sexual behaviors, and why pleasure literacy matters. If you’ve ever felt broken around sex, this episode will reframe everything.
Global Women's Health: Maternal Mortality, Menopause, and Cultural Barriers with Dr. Sadia Malick
From rural Pakistan to the UK, Dr. Sadia Malick has seen the full spectrum of women’s healthcare. In this episode, we explore why maternal mortality remains concentrated in just four countries, how menopause symptoms differ across cultures, and why stigma continues to block women from accessing hormone therapy and preventive care. This is a global conversation about education, equity, and what women everywhere deserve.
POTS, MCAS, and the Overlooked Venous System with Dr. Alexis Cutchins
Dizziness when you stand up. Crushing fatigue. Pelvic pain. You’ve been told it’s “just anxiety”—but it’s not. In this episode, cardiologist Dr. Alexis Cutchins breaks down the real connection between POTS, MCAS, and pelvic venous insufficiency. Learn how conditions like May-Thurner syndrome and microvascular disease are often missed in women, and what treatments can change everything.
Menopause, Healthcare Access, and the Myth of Having It All with Dr. Sharon Malone
Dr. Sharon Malone—OB-GYN, bestselling author of Grown Woman Talk, and Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Health—joins Gyno Girl for a powerful conversation on menopause, racial bias in medicine, and why only 1% of eligible Black women are receiving hormone therapy. From systemic barriers in healthcare to the myth of “having it all,” this episode is an urgent look at what needs to change in women’s midlife care.
Are You Getting All Your Options? The Truth About Hysterectomies with Dr. Kameelah Phillips
Dr. Kameelah Phillips joins us to talk about what most women aren’t told about hysterectomy. From systemic bias in recommendations to sexual function post-op, this episode empowers you with real information and context to make the best decision for your body.
Estrogen Matters: Fighting Decades of Fear with Dr. Avrum Bluming
Dr. Avrum Bluming—oncologist and co-author of Estrogen Matters—shares the decades-long fight to overturn estrogen fear, what the FDA got wrong, and why hormone therapy after breast cancer isn’t the risk you’ve been told. With over 25 studies showing no increased risk, it’s time to replace outdated fear with current science.
80 Million Women Over 40, But Most Still Don't Know Their Options: Dr. Kelly Casperson
With only 4,100 certified menopause clinicians and over 80 million women over 40, the care gap is staggering. Dr. Kelly Casperson—urologist, bestselling author, and women’s health advocate—joins to discuss why grassroots advocacy matters, how culture shapes our menopause experience, and why so many women still don’t know their options. We talk testosterone, estrogen access, and how to reach the women who aren’t online.
PMDD and Perimenopause: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What happens when hormonal mood shifts feel like watching yourself burn down your life on repeat? This episode unpacks PMDD—premenstrual dysphoric disorder—and how it becomes exponentially worse during perimenopause. Learn about diagnosis using DRSP tracking, progesterone sensitivity, and treatment options, including Vitex, Duavee, SSRIs, and promising research on ulipristal. If you’ve ever felt hijacked by your own hormones, this one’s for you.
2025 Women's Health Year in Review: From FDA Changes to Menopause Breakthroughs
A solo reflection on the major milestones in women’s health this year—from estrogen access changes to new menopause care guidelines. Dr. Rahman also shares why she launched a concierge practice in 2025 and what it revealed about the system’s gaps.
What Ozempic Does to Your Sex Drive (Nobody's Talking About This)
GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Wegovy are transforming metabolic health—but what are they doing to your sex drive? This episode exposes the connection between reward, dopamine, and libido that no one’s discussing. If you’ve felt different on these meds, you’re not imagining it.