The Muslim Sex Podcast

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...

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, detailin...

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 convers...

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 critic...

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 m...

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, he...

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 floo...

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...

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,...

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, with...

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 ev...

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by Dr. Heather Quaile to discuss everything you need to know about taking on the litany of midlife sexual health issues that so many of us face. Dr. Quaile is a double board certified, women’s health nurse practitioner and advanced forensic nurse based in Atlanta, GA, and during this conversation, she shares her expertise to explain her approach to informing wo...

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Brittney Anderson to discuss everything you need to know about the current landscape of women's health. Dr. Anderson is an Alabama based family medicine physician and during this discussion, she shares her expertise and experiences with treating women who are going through midlife transitions, like perimenopause and menopause, as well as what it is like navi...

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Jamil Abdur-Rahman from Chicago, to discuss everything you need to know about the life of an Obstetrician/Gynecologist! Dr. Abdur-Rahman shares his expertise on the life of a career OB-GYN, as well as the absolutely fascinating story of how he and his identical twin brother both got into the profession. In addition to discussing how he...

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Andrea Matsumura, aka The Sleep Goddess, to discuss everything you need to know about sleep and menopause! Dr. Matsumura shares her expertise in the field of sleep to shed light on how midlife hormonal shifts disrupt sleep, and what we can do about it. Learn all about chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, and the actionable strategies that can be taken to increase...

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes certified sex therapist AJ Chefitz back to talk about everything you need to know about sex toys! Find out the very real and very important functions these devices can have in promoting and aiding sexual well-being. AJ shares her expertise to shed light on the stigmas that often accompany these tools in the bedroom, as well as explaining what purpose different t...

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf chats with vascular and interventional radiologist Dr. Mubin Syed (AKA Desi Doc) as they dive into everything you need to know regarding the history of heart disease and diabetes in the South Asian community. Dr. Syed explains how a history of colonial-era famines and modern diets/lifestyles, have led to these health risks within the South Asian community. Tune in for an...

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Sarah Glynne for a high level conversation on the complex intersection of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), breast cancer, and long-term health. Dr. Glynne is a GP based in the UK, and she is a well respected menopause specialist. During this conversation, Dr. Glynne shares her expertise as she and Dr. Sadaf dive into powerful patient stories, the need for...

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Esra Shermadou to discuss everything you need to know about Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and empowering yourself through hormone therapy and strength training. Dr. Shermadou is aboard-certified family medicine physician specializing in hormone health, weight management, and lifestyle medicine, and during this chat she shares her expertise and her own expe...

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Kim Tranquada for a conversation on everything you need to know about global health and healthcare equity. Dr. Tranquada, an emergency physician and CEO/founder of Healthcare Alliance for an Equitable World (HAEW), shares her expertise and experience in bringing healthcare to people in countries with significant barriers to access. Learn all about how teleme...

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Sara Ionescu to discuss everything you need to know about the critical connection between midlife and movement for women's health! Dr. Ionescu is a family physician and movement coach, and during this conversation she shares her expertise n overcoming the "all or nothing" mindset towards exercise. Learn how any consistent movement, no matter how small, contr...

On this very special episode, Dr. Sadaf sits down with her son, Zaayan, for an honest discussion about women's health, menopause, and what it means to raise children who are sex positive. Learn how Dr. Sadaf approaches speaking about these various topics with her sons, how Zaayan reacted and learned from his OBGYN mother's work, and how they jumped over the hurdles of these often taboo subjects, t...

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by Dr. Chhaya Makhija to discuss everything you need to know about metabolic health, as well as the particular risk factors that South Asian women face. Dr. Makhija is a triple board-certified endocrinologist and during this discussion, she shares her expertise on metabolic health and how it can affect sexuality, and what impact there can be on menopause. Tune...

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes the amazing Dr. Tami Rowen to talk about everything you need to know when it comes to sex, aging, and hormones! Dr. Rowen is a highly distinguished obstetrician and gynecologist at UCSF, and during this discussion, she shares her expertise on everything from the impact that declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone has our bodies and minds, to the lates...

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by Dr. Wendy Schofer for a discussion on everything you need to know about stigmas. Dr. Schofer is a pediatrician, a former Navy captain, and a lifestyle physician and during this conversation, she shares her expertise on a litany of topics, including weight stigma, sex stigma, and how generational stigma can affect how we raise our children. Not only does this...