Cliterally Obsessed

The butt talk continues, but this time we’re asking the important question: what should you actually do if you see blood in your stool?  Rebecca shares how she found Dr. Zalai in the first place and ultimately ended up having him remove her hemorrhoid (thanks, bestie!). We also cover treatments for common butt ailments, anal HPV (yes, your ass can get HPV too), why you should get your Gardasil vac...

We’re talking butt stuff with the hilarious and incredibly educational Dr. Cristian Zalai of the West Island Colorectal Clinic.  What exactly IS a hemorrhoid? What’s an anal fissure? Why do they happen, and why can they hurt so damn much? Dr. Zalai breaks down some of the most common butt ailments, what’s actually going on back there, and when it might be time to get your butt checked. Somehow, we...

In Part 2 with body-positive trainer Sara Denny (@sara.denny1), we talk about why you don’t have to earn your food, exercise doesn’t need to be punishment for what you ate, and training can be about getting strong, capable and maybe a little jacked. Sara also gets into what happens when you talk about body positivity online and suddenly everyone with WiFi has an opinion about your body. Food isn’t...

What happens when your body changes…and fighting it stops working? We’re joined by body-positive trainer Sara Denny (instagram @sara.denny1) for a conversation about something so many women have been taught to fear: taking up more space. Sara shares her own experience with medication-related weight gain and the mindset shift that followed. Instead of training to make herself as small as possible,...

Money, Women & What We Should Have Been Taught: Part 2 Okay, we know the basics. Now we have questions. In Part 2 with Melanye Goodhue from Pulse Wealth, we basically do what any reasonable women would do when given access to someone who really understands money: we pick her brain. We get into the questions women actually have about building wealth, investing, financial independence, relations...

Money, Women & What We Should Have Been Taught: Part 1 Why did we learn the Pythagorean theorem but not how to invest? This week on Cliterally Obsessed , we’re talking about something that affects almost every part of women’s lives but somehow still feels intimidating to talk about: money. We’re joined by Melanye Goodhue from Pulse Wealth, who managed to explain finances in a way that was prac...

We covered the basics. Now we’re going deeper. Figuratively, gals.  Madds, co-owner of Wicked Wanda’s, is back for Part 2 of our completely shame-free conversation about anal play, pleasure, toys, and all the questions you may not exactly want sitting in your Google search history. We’re moving beyond Butt Stuff 101 and getting into the practical stuff: choosing the right toys, why a flared base i...

Butt stuff. People are doing it. People are curious about it. And yet somehow, nobody seems to know how to actually talk about it. This week on Cliterally Obsessed , we’re joined by Madds, co-owner of Wicked Wanda’s, for a completely shame-free Butt Play 101. We’re getting into the questions people actually have: Why do people like anal play? Where do you even start? How much lube are we talking?...

Let's be honest—most of us never received great sex education, and we definitely didn't learn about sex toys or lubricants. In this episode, we sit down with Madison Dorion, co-owner of Wicked Wanda's (with her MOTHER!) and founder of the Climax Conference, to answer the questions women are often too embarrassed to ask. We cover everything from choosing your first vibrator and findi...

Pelvic floor health is an important part of overall well-being, yet it’s often overlooked or misunderstood. In this episode, we explore the role of pelvic floor physiotherapy, including how the pelvic floor functions, common symptoms of dysfunction, and the conditions pelvic floor physiotherapists help treat. We discuss topics such as bladder and bowel health, pelvic pain, pregnancy and postpartum...

This week, we’re talking sunroof babies. From dramatic emergency C-sections to calm planned deliveries, we get into what REALLY happens during a C-section — the good, the scary, the weird pressure-pulling sensation nobody warned you about, and why recovery can feel like getting hit by a truck while simultaneously breastfeeding every 2 hours.

Painful sex is incredibly common — but that doesn’t mean it’s normal. In this episode, we’re talking about all the reasons sex can hurt: hormonal changes, pelvic floor dysfunction, dryness, endometriosis, vulvodynia, fear, stress, postpartum changes, and more. We break down what pain during sex can actually feel like, why so many women are dismissed, and most importantly, what can help. Because “j...

You’re not “just busy”… and it’s not normal to feel exhausted all the time. This week, we sit down with Sarah Vadeboncoeur, naturopathic doctor, to unpack what’s really behind fatigue in women—and why it’s so often dismissed or oversimplified. We get into the real drivers of low energy (hint: it’s not just sleep), from hormonal shifts and insulin resistance to nutrient deficiencies and chronic str...

You’re not “out of control”… and it’s not a willpower problem. This week, we sit down with Lynn Therrien, founder of the Centre for Emotional Eating, to unpack what emotional eating actually is—and why diets keep missing the point. We get into the real drivers behind cravings, why food becomes comfort (or control), and how shame keeps people stuck in the cycle. Lynn breaks down the psychology behi...

This week, we sit down with Ottawa clinical psychologist Dr. Mel Arias-Valenzuela, founder and clinical director of Uprise Psychology & Wellness, whose work focuses extensively on eating disorders, body image, and helping people heal their relationship with their bodies and food.  Together, we explore how body image develops, why so many people struggle with shame and self-criticism, and how o...

This week, we sit down with Ottawa physician Dr. Sam Hetz to talk about one of the most requested topics: skincare and aging. In a world filled with endless products, conflicting advice, and powerful marketing, Dr. Hetz breaks down what actually makes a difference—and what doesn’t. We discuss how skin ages over time, the role of sunscreen, retinoids, and medical-grade skincare, and when treatments...

In honour of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we’re joined by Jess Packman—Ottawa-based hairstylist and funny-girl —who shares her deeply personal journey with this often-misunderstood disease. From her very first painful period to years of unanswered questions, delayed diagnosis, fertility struggles, and ultimately the difficult(ish) decision to undergo a hysterectomy, Jess speaks candidly about wh...

After our powerful conversation with Dr. Nathalie Gamache on menopause care, we knew we had to go deeper—this time into one of the most misunderstood and overlooked hormones in women’s health: testosterone. In this episode, Dr. Gamache—school teacher turned OB/GYN and menopause specialist—breaks down the real role of testosterone in women, far beyond the outdated myths. We discuss its impact on se...

After our unforgettable conversation with Dr. Ardelle Piper, we knew we wanted to continue bringing you the voices of clinicians who are redefining menopause care. This week, we sit down with Dr. Nathalie Gamache—school teacher turned OB/GYN and menopause specialist—to explore her thoughtful, evidence-based, and deeply patient-centered approach to this transition. Dr. Gamache shares her perspectiv...

Do you know every bathroom location within a 3-km radius of your house? Do you sit down to pee… and then pee again 12 minutes later? Welcome. You are among friends. In this episode, we talk about the very under-glamorous, very real question so many women whisper to themselves daily: why am I peeing this much? Is it my bladder? My pelvic floor? My hormones? My coffee addiction? My anxiety? My perim...

GLP-1s are more than a headline or a celebrity trend. On the episode Beyond Ozempic, Dr Rebecca Chase and Lisa Flanders, PT  look at what these medications actually do in the brain and body, who benefits most, how to use them responsibly, and how they fit into modern metabolic medicine—especially for women.

This is not a “new year, new you” pep talk. It’s a realistic conversation about why going HAM rarely works, how perfectionism sabotages progress, and what to do instead. Think fewer rules, more sustainability, and goals that survive real life.

In this episode, we lift the weight (pun intended) off outdated ideas about women and strength training. From the myth that “lifting makes you bulky” to the quiet power of seeing your first pull-up, we talk about what it really means to build strength — physically, mentally, and culturally.

This week, we plunge into the unfiltered depths of Reddit where no topic is too taboo — or too fragrantly described. From a man genuinely asking, “Do I tell my girlfriend her vagina smells like a lab rat?”   to the philosophical debate over “the advent of whole-body deodorant”   and the timeless question, “Why are women shaming each other for having bushes?”   — we read it all so you don’t have to...

In this follow-up episode, we dive deeper into what truly makes sex “magnificent” in midlife and beyond. Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz returns with Dr. Ardelle Piper to unpack how desire, connection, and communication evolve as our bodies and relationships change. Together, we explore how vulnerability, mindfulness, and curiosity—not perfection—are at the heart of great sex.