The Muslim Sex Podcast

It’s Not "All in Your Head": The Fight for Women's Sexual Health with Sue Goldstein

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by clinical researcher and past president of ISSWSH Sue Goldstein to talk about everything you need to know about the history of women's sexual health advocacy and the critical importance of a biopsychosocial approach to medicine. Debunking pervasive myths surrounding menopause management, combating the fear of hormone therapy, and explaining why women are routinely gaslit with "it's all in your head" are just some of the issues Sue has tackled for decades. Tune in for an incredible conversation with a a truly iconic guest in the world of women's sexual health!

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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The Truth About Menopause & Sex No One Told South Asian Women with Dr. Sukhpreet Patel

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf sits down with Dr. Sukhpreet Patel to discuss everything you need to know about common stigmas and falsehoods we hear regarding female sexual health. Dr. Patel shares her expertise as a gynecologist and founder of Menopause Wize, to shed light on common tropes we face as South Asian women going through menopause and why cultural conditioning around women's pleasure keeps so many women from seeking the treatment they deserve. If you've ever been told that pain during sex, low libido, or menopause symptoms are "just part of aging," this conversation will empower you to break that cycle, advocate for yourself, and finally prioritize your sexual wellness!

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The New Rules of Women's Health with Meghan Rabbitt

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by health journalist Meghan Rabbitt to discuss her empowering new book, The New Rules of Women's Health, and how women can finally unlearn the toxic habit of apologizing for their bodies. Meghan shares her mission and discussions with hundreds of female medical experts to combat medical dismissal and the systemic weathering experienced by women of color. From bridging the gap in sexual health education and prioritizing female pleasure to making the most of a ten minute doctor's visit for hormone therapy, this edition of the show closely examines the modern ways women can start reclaiming their intuition and building a healthcare team that truly listens.

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Vulvar Health & Why Sex Shouldn't Be Painful with Noa Fleischacker

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode Dr. Sadaf welcomes Noa Fleischacker, Executive Director of Tight Lipped, to discuss everything you need to know about vulvar health and vulvar pain. Noa shares what the mission at Tight Lipped is all about, her own personal story, and why they are focused on combating the widespread systemic failures in diagnosing and treating vulvar, vaginal, and pelvic pain conditions. If you've ever been told that sex is just an anxiety issue, Dr. Sadaf and Noa debunk that myth, as they offer up resources to help women overcome stigma and reclaim their sexual health.

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How We Celebrate Eid

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Eid Mubarak! On this special holiday episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by her sister, Rafia Lodhi, to step away from medical topics and share their favorite childhood memories of celebrating Ramadan and Eid! This episode not only dives into everything you need to know about Eid, but it also features a heartwarming discussion about the beautiful transition from the spiritual discipline of fasting to the joy of Eid traditions. The sisters share their own personal fond memories of celebrating Eid together as children and how they celebrate today. So tune in, celebrate, and learn about the importance of community and lasting core memories!

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Fasting, Irregular Bleeding, and Libido During Ramadan (feat. Dr. Fatima Daoud)

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Fatima Daoud to discuss everything you need to know about irregular bleeding and fasting during Ramadan. This very special edition of the show aims to demystify the medical and religious rules surrounding irregular bleeding, menstruation, and fasting during Ramadan. Get a clear picture at what it means to recognize dangerous heavy bleeding red flags and navigating medical exemptions for conditions like pregnancy and breastfeeding during the month of Ramadan. And as for the intimacy portion of the show, Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Daoud get into what can be done in terms of cultivating emotional intimacy and embracing women's health without religious shame!

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Keeping Intimacy Alive During Ramadan (feat. Dr. Uzma Jafri)

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:30:00 -0400

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes back Dr. Uzma Jafri to discuss everything you need to know about navigating sex and marital intimacy during Ramadan. From fasting challenges, severe sleep deprivation, and hormonal shifts from breastfeeding, this episode covers the strategies, the myths, and everything in between! Learn what it means to observe Ramadan, while also fostering intimacy through non-sexual touch, engaging in vulnerable pillow talk, and properly prioritizing rest. We even have a rapid fire Q&A segment that you cannot miss!

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How to Have an Orgasm and What to Do When You Can’t

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf closes our February Love Month series with a focus on everything you need know about orgasms! Learn all about the neurobiology of female pleasure, how orgasms occur, and what can be done when you are not experiencing an orgasm. Dr. Sadaf also explains what anorasmia is, what the orgasm gap is, and how medications and psychological shame can also be barriesr to experiencing an orgasm. It is time to close our love month out with a bang! So sit back and get the science behind sexual satisfaction!

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Why Sex Hurts and What You Can Do About It

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf continues our annual love series for the month of February, with a focus on everything you need to know about painful sex and what you can do about it! Medically known as dyspareunia, painful intercourse is an all-too-common issue that has multiple root causes, including genitourinary syndrome of menopause and inadequate lubrication. Find out why sex should not be painful and theactionable steps that can be taken to reclaim your pleasure!

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What is the G-Spot?: The Myths, the Facts, and the Science Behind Sexual Pleasure

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode, our 2026 February Love Series rolls on, as Dr. Sadaf dives into the facts behind what is often called "the g-spot." Find out everything you need to know about this infamous area of the anatomy, why it is more of a g-zone than a g-spot, what makes this a part of the body that is so sensitive and how it might cause an intense feeling of pleasure. Remember, this is all about facts, so myths will be debunked, science will be discussed, and most importantly, we will be getting to the bottom of another important and fun topic regarding sexual health!

Referenced companion episode with Dr. Emmanuele Jannini

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Bleeding After Sex: When It’s Benign, When to Worry, and What to Do Next

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf kicks off another February series of shows focused on diving deeper into some specific categories of women's sexual health and intimacy! This first installment focuses on bleeding after sex and everything you need to know about why it happens, when you should worry about it, and what you can do to address postcoital bleeding.

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Training for Longevity with Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Duke University orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, to discuss everything you need to know about bone density, building muscle, and combating menopause joint pain! Dr. Wittstein shares her expertise to explain the reasons we experience things such as frozen shoulder, ACL tears, and knee arthritis in perimenopause and menopause. Learn all about the opitmal fitness protocol for preventing osteoporosis and injury, as well as what the "Norwegian 4x4" is and how it can be super beneficial for heart-health!

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The Menopause Monologues and the Wise Woman Era

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by the team behind The Menopause Monlogues to discuss everything you need to know about how this awesome show is reclaiming menopause through theater, truth, and some amazing storytelling! Producer Lulu Braunstein, creator Carrie Vanhouten, and director Lisa Anne Morrison share all the details behind their incredibly empowering show, including what led to the creation of this theater production dedicated to shattering the shame and silence surrounding perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Learn how this unique blend of art and health activism is building community, tackling critical topics head-on, and liberating the wise women of post-menopause!

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The Gut-Vaginal Microbiome with Dr. Katrina Coulter

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Katrina Coulter to discuss everything you need to know about the gut and vaginal microbiomes! Dr. Coulter shares her expertise as a double board-certified Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine physician and wellness coach, to explain the critical link between our gut microbiome and hormonal balance. Also, this chat includes crash courses in the importance of fiber, the function of the vaginal microbiome, and how libido is related to diet and weight lifting. There is so much scientific info in this awesome episode, that it is kind of a gut check on how we think about our dietary habits as it relates to our hormones and sexual health!

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Menopause & Hormone Therapy 101: The Truth About HRT, Breast Cancer Risk, and the Timing

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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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Pelvic Health is Global Health: Libido & Menopause with Dr. Rachel Pope

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0400

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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The Top Ten Episodes of 2025: The Best of the Muslim Sex

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0400

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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What We Learn and What We Miss About Sex and Menopause in Medical School with Dr. Anissa Mattison

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0400

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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How Mindfulness Transforms Women's Sexual Health with Dr. Lori Brotto

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0400

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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The Muslim Sex Podcast

It’s Not "All in Your Head": The Fight for Women's Sexual Health with Sue Goldstein

The Truth About Menopause & Sex No One Told South Asian Women with Dr. Sukhpreet Patel

The New Rules of Women's Health with Meghan Rabbitt

Vulvar Health & Why Sex Shouldn't Be Painful with Noa Fleischacker

How We Celebrate Eid

Fasting, Irregular Bleeding, and Libido During Ramadan (feat. Dr. Fatima Daoud)

Keeping Intimacy Alive During Ramadan (feat. Dr. Uzma Jafri)

How to Have an Orgasm and What to Do When You Can’t

Why Sex Hurts and What You Can Do About It

What is the G-Spot?: The Myths, the Facts, and the Science Behind Sexual Pleasure

Bleeding After Sex: When It’s Benign, When to Worry, and What to Do Next

Training for Longevity with Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein

The Menopause Monologues and the Wise Woman Era

The Gut-Vaginal Microbiome with Dr. Katrina Coulter

Menopause & Hormone Therapy 101: The Truth About HRT, Breast Cancer Risk, and the Timing

Pelvic Health is Global Health: Libido & Menopause with Dr. Rachel Pope

The Top Ten Episodes of 2025: The Best of the Muslim Sex

What We Learn and What We Miss About Sex and Menopause in Medical School with Dr. Anissa Mattison

How Mindfulness Transforms Women's Sexual Health with Dr. Lori Brotto

Mindful Marathon: Running, Strength Training, and Hormonal Health with Dr. Michelle Quirk

GLP-1s, Menopause, & Libido: Everything Weight Loss and Sexual Health with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh

Hormones After Gyn Cancer with Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C

PCOS & Menopause with Dr. Basma Faris

Thriving in Menopause and Reclaiming Your Sexual Health with Dr. Tolulope Olabintan

Solving Painful Sex and Libido Loss in Menopause with Dr. Heather Quaile

From Newborns to Menopause with Dr. Brittney Anderson

The Ups and Downs of a Career in OBGYN with Dr. Jamil Abdur-Rahman

Fixing Chronic Insomnia and Sleep Apnea in Menopause with The Sleep Goddess Dr. Andrea Matsumura

The Intimacy Toolbox - What Every Couple Should Know

Healing From Our History: South Asian Heart Health & Colonial Roots with Dr. Mubin Syed

HRT After Breast Cancer: Navigating Risk, Hope, and Hormones with Dr. Sarah Glynne

The TRUTH About Chemotherapy Induced Ovarian Insufficiency

Accessible Global Health: Bridging Health Gaps with Dr. Kim Tranquada

Midlife & Movement with Dr. Sara Ionescu

Raising a Sex-Positive Son: An Honest Conversation About Menopause & Women's Health with Your Kids

Hormones, Health & Happiness: Empowering South Asian Women Through Menopause with Dr. Chhaya Makhija

Sex, Hormones, and Aging with Dr. Tami Rowen

Breaking Stigma: Emotional Health and Family Wellness w/ Dr. Wendy Schofer

Gynecology, Agency, and Self-Care with Dr. Mary Ojo-Carons

Essential Vulvar Health: Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis

Essential Vulvar Health: Understanding Lichen Planus

Midlife Nutrition Webinar: Dispelling Dietary Myths with Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND

Essential Vulvar Health: Understanding Lichen Sclerosis

The Doctor Down Below: Unreal Urology Stories and Pelvic Health with Dr. Fenwa Milhouse

Midlife Marvels: Navigating Women's Health & Sexual Wellness with Dr. Tina Sogocio

Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause as a Southeast Asian Woman

Beyond Boredom: Intimacy, Shame, & Pleasure with Dr. Nazanin Moali

From Taboo to Treatment: A Global Push for Menopause & HRT Education with Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi

Amazing Sex in Menopause: Shifting the Narrative with Dr. Shannon Chavez

Anxiety in Relationships with Justine Carino, LMHC

New GSM Guidelines: Understanding & Treating Menopause Symptoms

Sex, Symptoms, and Solutions: The Menopause Journey with Dr. Louise Newson

Female Pleasure, Psychosexual Health, and Global Perspectives with Dr. Emmanuele Jannini

Hot Flashes & Hormones: Unraveling Thyroid and Menopause Mysteries with Dr. Dana Gibbs

Modern Menopause Treatments & Mid-Life Sexual Health with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg

Menopause and Body Aches: Understanding the Musculoskeletal Syndrome with Dr. Vonda Wright

From Awkward to Intimate with Sarah Hunt, LMSW, CST: Talking About Sex with Your Partner

Reproductive Rights, Education, and Advocacy with Sahar Pirzada of HEART

Perimenopause Uncovered: A Discussion with NNABI Co-Founders EJ Kim and Marina Pen

Sex and Intimacy in Islam

Love Yourself: Nurturing Self-Love

Safe Sex and Romance: Balancing Passion with Protection

Love, Libido, and Keeping the Spark Alive

Love, Libido, and Keeping the Spark Alive

Aging, Intimacy, and Fertility with Dr Oluyemisi Famuyiwa

Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Jessica Shepherd

The Power of Pelvic Floor Health: A Urologist's Insights on Sexual Wellness

Heart Health and Menopause: A Conversation with Dr. Jayne Morgan

From Baby Brain to Bedroom Bliss: Reconnecting with Your Partner

The Year of Empowering Through Sex Education: The Best of the Muslim Sex Podcast 2024

Trauma, Self-Worth, & the Power of Curiosity with Dr. Rashmi Schramm

Body Image, Beauty Standards, and Plastic Surgery with Dr. Mahjabeen Hassan

From Shame to Sex Positivity: Sex Therapy with Nikita Fernandes

Thriving Through Infertility: Reclaiming Intimacy and Body Connection with Dr. Erica Bove

Beyond the Hot Flash: Menopause and Sexual Health With Dr. Lauren Streicher

Intimacy Boost: Simple Ways to Enhance Your Relationships

The Psychology of Couples with Dr. Ammara Khalid

Breaking the Stigma: Testosterone, Menopause, & Sexual Health with Dr. Kelly Casperson

Maternal Mental Health: From Infertility to Menopause with Dr. Anna Glezer