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Jul 2015
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045: Kim & Amy Sedgwick – Red Tent Siste...

JESSE CHAPPUS
About this episode

Today we are chatting with Kim & Amy Sedgwick, the Red Tent Sisters. These ladies are experts when it comes to natural methods of birth control, sexuality and fertility. We get into an array of topics that will take your sexual health (and therefore your overall health) to the next level!

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How the Red Tent Sisters came to be
  • Many nutrients are being stripped out of your body by the pill
  • How long does it take to become fertile after coming off the pill?
  • Most fertility apps are a glorified version of the rhythm method
  • 2 Natural methods of birth control (that work exceptionally well!)
  • Traditional vs. natural condoms + brand recommendations
  • Why lube may be causing you yeast infections
  • Coconut oil and condoms don't mix
  • Is the withdrawal method enough?
  • Stress has a huge impact on our libido
  • Is maca all that it's cracked up to be when it comes to libido?
  • Get more connected with your body by using a reusable menstrual cup
  • Infertility issues? We've got some ideas for you!
  • How to talk to your kids about sex
  • Is your sex toy phthalate-free?

Related Links:

Red Tent Sisters website

Ecosex (Kim & Amy's online shop, now closed)

Follow Red Tent Sisters on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Justisse Healthworks for Women

G Day - A Day For Girls

Kindara (fertility app)

Groove (period & fertility app)

The Justisse Charting App

Sir Richard's, Kimono, and Crown natural condoms

Blossom Organics natural lubricants

Sliquid natural lubricant

YES natural personal lubricants

The DivaCup

Pre-Seed fertility-friendly lubricant

Robie H. Harris - teach kids about the birds and the bees (books)

Happy Valley sex toys

Tantus sex toys

Giddy yoyo

Ipanema Valley brownies

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