Is This Normal? Understanding Sex, Hormones, Periods & Everything Else You’ve Wanted to Know About Your Body with Dr. Jolene Brighten

Have you ever wondered if your bedroom experience is normal? We sat down with naturopathic endocrinologist and clinical sexologist, Dr. Jolene Brighten. She helps us not only get the facts straight, but also bust through shame so many of us have around this topic. She’s basically the sex-ed teacher we wish we had when we were younger, so get your notepad ready…

In this episode you’ll learn: 

* How to leverage your hormones for better sex

* The truth about orgasms for women

* Why you might have pain during sex

* If you can get pregnant while on your period

* What to consider before taking birth control

* The best ways to prevent unwanted pregnancy

* And more…

Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and the founder of Rubus Health, a women’s medical clinic with emphasis in endocrine health (hormones). She is recognized as a leading expert in women's health. Dr. Brighten is the best-selling author of Beyond the Pill and Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth: The New Mom’s Guide to Navigating the Fourth Trimester. She is also an international speaker and a member of the MindBodyGreen Collective. Her work has been featured in the New York Post, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, Bustle, The Guardian and ABC News. When she’s not educating the world on female reproductive health, she can be found cooking, hiking, gardening, or snorkeling with her family.

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