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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes back OB/GYN and culinary medicine expert Dr. Basma Faris to discuss everything you need to know about Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). Dr. Faris makes her return to the podcast to share her expertise as she explains what drives PMOS symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and elevated testosterone. In addition to this through explanation of PMOS, this epsidoe also features actionable strategies for managing metabolic health through high fiber nutrition, balanced plate building, sleep apnea screening, and more! Visit Dr. Faris online at drbasmafaris.com and follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @drbasmafaris. 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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes back UCSF professor and sexual health expert Dr. Tami Rowen to break down everything you need to know about the complex science of testosterone therapy, progestogens, and hormone optimization in midlife women. Dr. Rowen shares her expertise to clearly explain the clinical evidence surrounding testosterone for low libido and mood. The doctors also discuss best practices when navigating hormone therapy after hormone-sensitive breast cancer. In addition to all of that, Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Rowen clear up the muddied waters on why perimenopausal mood symptoms are frequently misdiagnosed with SSRIs. Follow Dr. Rowen's work through UCSF, ISSWSH, and her Substack newsletter: https://drtamirowen.substack.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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

On this episode, the final installment of our postpartum sexual health series, Dr. Sadaf examines everything you need to know about painful sex after childbirth. Find out about the primary drivers of delayed intimacy and painful sex postpartum, as Dr. Sadaf debunks the myth that C-sections protect long term sexual function. Also, learn how perineal tears and episiotomies impact recovery. This episode also features a look at the science of genitourinary syndrome of lactation as well as the critical role of pelvic floor physical therapy, vaginal dilators, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Tune in as we bring this series on postpartum sexual health to a close by empowering mothers to seek multidisciplinary care rather than suffering in silence! 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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

As we continue our series on sexual health before, during, and after pregnancy, on this episode, Dr. Sadaf shifts the focus to everything you need to know about the fourth trimester. Learn all about the physical and emotional realities of the fourth trimester, with a breakdown of essential recovery tips for both vaginal deliveries and C-sections. Also, Dr. Sadaf tackles the hard truth of how and why there is a systemic lack of postpartum support in traditional healthcare. Plus, this episode also goes into detail about low estrogen during lactation, how genitourinary syndrome of lactation causes vaginal dryness and painful sex, and why topical vaginal estrogen and proper lubrication are essential for comfort. In addition to all of that, Dr. Sadaf also addresses the critical differences between postpartum blues, depression, and rare postpartum psychosis. 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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf begins a three part series on sexual health during and after pregnancy! This first installment is everything you need to know about the safety, physical changes, and physiological hurdles of maintaining intimacy while expecting. Learn research based best practices as Dr. Sadaf dives into the key clinical studies showing that intercourse is safe for uncomplicated pregnancies, while also learning about the curveballs we can get from contraindications such as placenta previa and vasa previa. It is also time to turn the volume up on some of those whispered questions regarding oral sex, anal sex, and masturbation, and just get to the facts. In addition to all of that, Dr. Sadaf also explains trimester-specific positioning tips to protect placental blood flow, the science of how nipple stimulation can ripen the cervix, and when to seek guidance from an OB/GYN to ensure a healthy, comfortable, and satisfying sex life! 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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes board-certified sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Nishi Bhopal to discuss everything you need to know about insomnia, sleep apnea, and sleep hygiene. Find out why fluctuating estrogen and declining progesterone trigger those 3AM awakenings, how sleep apnea in midlife women is frequently misdiagnosed, and why rigid sleep hygiene routines can actually worsen chronic insomnia. Dr. Bhopal also shares her expertise to highlight how cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve female libido, the surprising link between low ferritin and restless sleep, and how taking short daily breaks can help downshift an overactive nervous system. Follow Dr. Bhopal on YouTube and Instagram @intrabalanced or visit her practice at pacificintegrativepsychiatry.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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes back her son, biomedical engineering student Zayaan Hussein, for an intimate and insightful conversation about what young men need to understand about relationships, women's health, and intimacy before marriage. Zayaan shares his perspective on the generational shift toward open communication, how his studies in physiology helped him understand the physical impact of menopause, and why modern partnerships require rejecting toxic online masculinity in favor of emotional vulnerability and active listening. Not only will you get a complete list of what boxes a young male needs to check with regards to understanding female sexual health, this mother-son chat involves a ton of insight into what it means to approach learning with fervor and relationships with empathy! 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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by board-certified internist, menopause specialist, and health coach Dr. Nicole Perrotte to discuss everything you need to know about physician burnout and thriving in midlife! Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Perrotte discuss why traditional healthcare often dismisses common perimenopause symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and low libido, while explaining why midlife weight gain cannot be managed with the same strategies used in your twenties. Also, this conversation digs into the true benefits of vaginal estrogen for longevity, explain the importance of third party tested multivitamins and colonoscopies. Finally, Dr. Perrotte explains why coaching can provide time, support, and accountability in our quest to truly thrive! Visit Dr. Perrotte online at thrivewellmd.com to learn more about her virtual telehealth and coaching practice. 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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes quadruple board-certified gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Kayin Jeffers to discuss everything you need to know about gut health, metabolic disease, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Jeffers shares his expertise to clarify how visceral fat and systemic inflammation drive conditions like Metabolic Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and colon polyps, the crucial role of dietary fiber in naturally stimulating the satiety hormone GLP-1, and how sleep deprivation disrupts hunger hormones like ghrelin and leptin. These common gut health issues severely affect not only our day-to-day in midlife, but intimacy as well, so Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Jeffers also dive into how lifestyle modifications for preventing chronic GI illness, explain why perimenopause represents a critical window of opportunity for metabolic optimization. Subscribe to Dr. Jeffers' YouTube channel (The wHealthy Life), and follow him on Instagram @the_wealthy_life. 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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by family physician and metabolic health expert Dr. Jumana Al-Deek to discuss everything you need to know about the intersection of weight loss, resistance training, and hormone optimization during perimenopause. This episode dives deep into everything related to metabolic health, from preserving skeletal muscle while using GLP-1 medications, the life-saving benefits of vaginal estrogen for recurrent UTIs, and why visceral fat increases due to insulin resistance and falling hormones. Dr. Al-Deek also shares her expertise to spotlight how weight gain and systemic inflammation impact female libido. Visit Dr. Al-Deek online at medmethoddirect.com and check out her book, The Menopause Weight Loss Trap! 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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is welcomes Dr. Cheruba Prabakar (AKA The Fibroid Doc) back to the show to discuss everything you need to know about managing fibroids and reclaiming your quality of life. Dr. Prabakar shares her expertise as the doctors explore the disproportionate impact of this chronic disease on women of color, the crucial link between vitamin D deficiency and fibroid growth, and how untreated symptoms can severely affect fertility, relationships, and cause painful sex. Also, it is time to debunk another myth, as Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Prabakar dissect the notion that a hysterectomy is the only treatment option. Check out Dr. Prabakar's new book, Fibroids: Finally Heard Visit Dr. Prabakar online at thefibroiddoc.com and follow her on social media @thefibroiddoc 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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes gynecologist and sexual health expert Dr. Rachel Pope to discuss everything you need to know about the current understanding of female orgasmic disorder. Dr. Pope shares her expertise as the doctors break down her groundbreaking new publication on the current science of female orgasmic disorder. During this discussion, you will learn about the complex neurobiology of climax, hear historical myths get debunked and have a better understandinog of how physical/psychological barriers like clitoral phimosis, SSRIs, and "spectating" can derail the body's natural pathway to pleasure. Join Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Pope as they take another step towards closing the orgasm gap! Follow Dr. Pope on Instagram @drrachelpope to learn more about her podcast and fellowship. 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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist Lauren Consul to discuss everything you need to know about the emotional fallout and healing process of infidelity. In a first on The Muslim Sex Podcast, we dive into the realities of infidelity as Lauren shares her expertise on helping couple navigate betrayal. This episode goes into some tough topics, but as we find out, these are hard conversations that ultimately can lead couples to realizing that a relationship that has been affected by infidelity is repairable. 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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes back metabolic weight management specialist Dr. Catherine Toomer to break down everything you need to know about the neuroendocrine science behind midlife weight gain. Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Toomer tackle toxic diet culture while discussing the actionable steps women are taking to prioritize sleep and manage stress, the true pillars of weight managment. They also get into all the misconceptions and metabolic benefits of GLP-1 medications as it relates to metabolic weight management. This is the episode where you get the definitive, no frills answer to the question: what is a healthy weight? Dr. Toomer's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drtoomer 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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes board certified neurologist Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera to discuss everything you need to know about Alzheimer's and dementia prevention in midlife. Dr. Gajaweera shares her expertise, as we highlight often misunderstood facts about brain health, especially in midlife. Learn how nearly half of dementia cases are preventable through modifiable risk factors and why midlife is the critical window for brain health intervention. Taking action on things like sleep optimization and cardiovascular health, and understanding the surprising connection between sexual intimacy and neuroplasticity, can help us to protect our brains for decades to come! Dr. Ashanthi Gajaweera's Website: healthspanneuro.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. To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.com Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast! Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show! Follow us on Social Media... Instagram: DrSadafobgyn TikTok: DrSadafobgyn