The Muslim Sex Podcast

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Masculinity and the Future of Muslim Men with Haroon Moghul Sep 08, 2023

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On this week's episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by author Haroon Moghul to discuss everything you need to know about masculinity and the future of Muslim men. What does it mean to "be man?" What is masculinity? And what are the key aspects of masculinity? Haroon shares his expertise as he and Dr. Lodhi try to answer these questions, while looking toward the future of how masculinity is explained, displayed, and thought of within Islam.

Haroon Moghul is the Director of Strategy at The Concordia Forum and the author of Two Billion Caliphs: A Vision of a Muslim Future. You can find out more about his work by visiting his website at haroonmoghul.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.

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PCOS with Dr. Basma Faris Sep 01, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Lodhi welcomes Dr. Basma Faris back to the program, this time to discuss everything you need to know about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). From meal planning, basic nutrition, and the drivers of PCOS, Dr. Lodhi and Dr. Faris touch upon them all, while debunking some of the big myths about PCOS. This conversation gets down to the honest basics of polycystic ovary syndrome that anyone with or without the ailment can understand.

Dr. Faris is an OBGYN and Culinary Medicine Specialist. To learn more about her work, you can visiti her website at basmafaris.com.

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Intimacy After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Aug 25, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Laila Agrawal to discuss everything you need to know about intimacy after a breast cancer diagnosis. Dr. Agrawal is a board-certified medical oncologist/hematologist based in Louisville, KY, and during this discussion, she shares her expertise in sexual health after cancer to discuss treatments, stigmas, and common misconceptions. Many concerns that stem from a breast cancer diagnosis are in fact treatable, and on this episode, Dr. Lodhi and Dr. Agrawal break it all down in detail!

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Chronic Pain and Intimacy with Dr. Ruth Thornton Aug 18, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi welcomes Dr. Ruth Thornton to discuss everything you need to know about about chronic pain and intimacy. Dr. Thornton is a chronic pain specialist based in Southern California and during this week's podcast, she shares her expertise to explain how diet, exercise and other interventions can make a difference in handling chronic pain. Also, Dr. Lodhi and Dr. Thornton dive into how chronic pain can affect intimacy, but also how addressing chronic pain and managing it can help improve intimacy as well.

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Managing Depression and Anxiety with Dr. Bonlanle Akinronbi Aug 11, 2023

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On episode, Dr. Lodhi welcomes psychiatrist, Dr. Bonlanle Akinronbi, to discuss everything you need to know about depression, anxiety, and how they can affect relationships. Dr. Akinronbi is a practicing psychiatrist in the New York/New Jersey area and throughout this conversation, she shares her expertise to spotlight the many signs of depression and how proper treatment can help people regain or reignite intimacy within a relationship. Find out how depression is something that can be managed and how the stigma is being broken as more people discuss and share their experiences.

You can get more from Dr. Akinronbi by visiting brightmindsmd.com.

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Intimacy, Relationships, and Culture with Dr. Hala Sabry Aug 04, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Hala Sabry to discuss everything you need to know about intimacy, relationships, and culture. During this multifaceted conversation, Dr. Sabry shares her expertise to delve into topics ranging from how culture affects our views on sex and intimacy, why it we so frequently are associating sex and intimacy with shame or guilt, and so much more. No matter what cultural background you may come from, this episode has something for anyone whose relationships, lifestyle, and culture are intertwined.

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Healthy Living & Intimacy with Dr. Alicia Shelly Jul 28, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Alicia Shelly to discuss everything you need to know about healthy living and intimacy. Dr. Shelly is a board-certified obesity medicine physician and fitness enthusiast based in Georgia. During this conversation, Dr. Shelly shares her expertise on obesity medicine to highlight how stress can affect our attempts to live a healthy lifestyle, as well as intimacy. In addition to that, Dr. Shelly clarifies how and when someone who is obese would be prescribed medicine, the idea of sustainable diet and exercise, and much more. Get your running shoes (or just sit back and relax), get some awesome information, and enjoy this episode!

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Intimacy, Body Image, and Eating Disorders with Dr. Rebecca Berens Jul 21, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi is joined by Dr. Rebecca Berens to discuss everything you need to now about intimacy, body image, and eating disorders. Dr. Berens is a family physician and lactation specialist based in Houston, TX. During this conversation, Dr. Lodhi and Dr. Berens go over what constitutes an eating disorder, the most common types of eating disorders, and how to go about getting diagnosed and treated for an eating disorder. In addition to this, Dr. Berens also gives her expertise on body image and how it can affect intimacy.

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Infertility and Its Effects on Intimacy with Dr. Erica Bove Jul 14, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Lodhi is joined by Dr. Erica Bove to discuss everything you need to know about the effects of infertility on intimacy. The frustrations and consequences if infertility are very real and on this episode, Dr. Lodhi and Dr. Bove take on the subject, head on1 From the communication aspects, value assessments, and adjustments couples can make in order to remain intimate, Dr. Bove shares a plethora of her expertise!

Dr. Erica Bove is an expert in all elements of fertility treatment based in New York and Vermont. You can get more from her online at drkavethasun.com and for more on Dr. Bove, you can read her bio at this link.

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Mental Health and Relationships Jul 07, 2023

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On this episode, Dr. Lodhi welcomes Dr. Fred Moss to discuss everything you need to know about mental health and relationships. Dr. Fred is a a licensed psychiatrist who has served the mental health industry for nearly four decades and during this conversation, he and Dr. Lodhi dive into topics such as emotional intimacy, the positives and negatives of mental health medication, and why Dr. Fred is known as "the non-diagnosing psychiatrist." Do not miss this fantastic episode full of wisdom and tons of mental health pearls!

You can get more from Dr. Fred by checking out his linktree here: linktr.ee/fredmoss

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