In recent years, a growing number of women of reproductive age have started walking away from the birth control pill. In fact, one survey found that 70% of those who were using the pill said they had either stopped taking it or were thinking about going off of it in the last three years. Why are so many Gen Z and millennial adults going off the pill? What co ... Show More
Nov 21
Episode 451: The Surprising Science Of The Clitoris (Essential Listen)
<p>Many parts of female sexual anatomy have long been misunderstood, but the clitoris is chief among them. Throughout history, the clitoris is something that has repeatedly been discovered, described, and then forgotten. In today’s show, we’re going revisit one of my favorite con ... Show More
34m 1s
Nov 14
Episode 449: The Real Cost of Abstinence Pledges
<p>Think back to your sex education for a moment. Were you advised to “save yourself for marriage?” Were you asked to sign a “purity” pledge? For millions of people, that was their experience. In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at abstinence pledges, including how they b ... Show More
35m 13s
Jan 2021
EP214 - Birth Control: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly with Dr. Sarah E. Hill
<div> <p><span>Welcome to episode 214 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I'm delighted to welcome </span><span>Dr.</span><span> Sarah E. Hill to the podcast. In this episode, Dr Hill speaks with me about the issues around birth control and sex, how birth control affects sexuality ... Show More
29m 39s
Jul 2021
WOMEN’S HEALTH: How to Get the Right Care – A Top 10 Episode with Dr. Jolene Brighten
<p><strong>Welcome to Your Upgraded Summer!</strong></p><p>This new series revisits the Top 10 Bulletproof Radio episodes of all time. The topics cover essentials like nutrition, energy, hormones, sleep and autophagy, as well as gut, brain, autoimmune and women's health.</p><p>Yo ... Show More
28m 23s
Oct 2020
Ep 60 Giving birth to "The Pill"
<p>Well, TPWKY listeners, it has been a heck of a year, and it’s not even over yet! But one thing has come to an end: our third season. Given the profound implications these next couple of months will have on the future of health and security in the United States, for our season ... Show More
1h 33m
Feb 2023
Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein x The Biz of Birth Control
Let’s talk about the business of birth control. You may follow Ricki Lake (yes, THAT Ricki Lake), and know that she is now making documentaries about issues particularly faced by women. Well this week I had her and her producing partner, and director, Abby Epstein on the show. A ... Show More
1h 4m