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Apr 2023
1h 32m

596. Fantasies, Sexual Misconceptions an...

Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik
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Is not getting your period normal? Do women have a lower sex drive than men? Should your first time hurt? It’s time to bust all of the misconceptions related to women’s health, hormones and sex with Dr. Jolene Brighten, a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine.  Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgment ... Show More
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