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Nov 2025
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#459 Hot Sex on Your Hormones, No Apolog...

Amy Baldwin and April Lampert| Pleasure Podcasts
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The Period Paradox: Why We're Still in the Dark About Sex and Menstruation Let's face it: periods and sex are still major taboos in our society. But why? Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of menstrual cycles, hormones, and sex with the incredible Dr. Sarah E. Hill, author of the groundbreaking book "The Period Brain." We're about to shed some mu ... Show More
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