The Muslim Sex Podcast

Dr. Sadaf Lodhi

Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, American Board Certified OB/GYN is talking sex, intimacy, pregnancy, menopause, and everything in between. This podcast is not just for Muslims, but for anyone that is interested in women’s health. No shame, no judgment, and no topic is taboo. This is The Muslim Sex Podcast. 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 www.femmeviehealth.com. Email Dr. Sadaf's practice at hello@femmeviehealth.com Follow on Social Media: Facebook - @DrSadafobgyn Instagram - @DrSadafobgyn TikTok - @DrSadafobgyn

  1. 2d ago

    Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, and Sleep Hygiene with Dr. Nishi Bhopal

    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

  2. Aug 21

    What Every Young Man Should Know About Women's Health Before Marriage

    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

  3. Aug 14

    Thriving in Midlife: Escaping the Healthcare Hamster Wheel with Dr. Nicole Perrotte

    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

  4. Aug 7

    Gut Health, Satiety Hormones, and Natural GLP-1 with Dr. Kayin Jeffers

    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

  5. Jul 31

    The Menopause Weight Loss Trap: GLP-1s, Muscle Mass, and Metabolism with Dr. Jumana Al-Deek

    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

  6. Jul 24

    You Have Options: Demystifying Fibroids with Dr. Cheruba Prabakar

    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

  7. Jul 17

    Clitoral Phimosis, SSRIs, and Navigating Female Orgasmic Disorder with Dr. Rachel Pope

    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

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Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, American Board Certified OB/GYN is talking sex, intimacy, pregnancy, menopause, and everything in between. This podcast is not just for Muslims, but for anyone that is interested in women’s health. No shame, no judgment, and no topic is taboo. This is The Muslim Sex Podcast. 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 www.femmeviehealth.com. Email Dr. Sadaf's practice at hello@femmeviehealth.com Follow on Social Media: Facebook - @DrSadafobgyn Instagram - @DrSadafobgyn TikTok - @DrSadafobgyn

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