TMHS 669: The Orgasm Gap, How Hormones Work, & What You Should Have Learned in Sex Ed Class - With Jolene Brighten

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 7.3K Ratings

🗓️ 15 March 2023

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

Sex is a normal part of human biology, but in our society, there is a lot of stigma, shame, and secrecy when it comes to talking about sex. Unfortunately, the majority of sexual education in the United States withhold information on important topics like anatomy, hormones, consent, and pleasure. Today’s guest, Dr. Jolene Brighten, is on a mission to change the way we talk about our bodies and sex. Dr. Brighten is a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, a pioneer in the field of women’s health, and a fierce proponent of honest, medically accurate sexual education. Her new book, Is This Normal? bridges the gap between what most folks learned in sex ed. classes and the truth about human biology. Is This Normal? is a comprehensive and engaging guide to the human body, including hormones, the menstrual cycle, the orgasm gap, and so much more. Today she’s back on The Model Health Show to have a real conversation about anatomy, human biology, hormones, and sex. This interview covers everything from the anatomy and function of the clitoris, the importance of the vaginal microbiome, the role of hormones, and natural, normal variations of the human body. If you want to learn more about sexual health and hormonal health, Dr. Jolene Brighten is an empowering, honest, and non-judgmental educator. I hope you enjoy this interview! In this episode you’ll discover: The solitary function of the clitoris. Major problems with anatomy education. The effects of fear-based sexual education. Why parents need to become the expert in their home. The history of feminine hygiene. How douching impacts the vaginal microbiome. The difference between a vaginal orgasm and a clitoral orgasm. How a woman’s cycle affects her sex drive. What arousal non-concordance is. How the sexual excitation and inhibition model works. The role and function of hormones during ovulation. What to look for in a safe lubricant. The risks of labiaplasty. Different variations of vulvas, and why they’re normal. Why humans are the only mammal that retains breasts. The biological reason why genitals are darker than the rest of the body. Items mentioned in this episode include: Ettitude.com/model -- Use the coupon code model15 for 15% off organic bedding! Foursigmatic.com/model -- Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs! How Alcohol Influences Metabolism & Longevity – Episode 657 She Comes First by Dr. Ian Kerner Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten Is This Normal? by Dr. Jolene Brighten Connect with Dr. Jolene Brighten Website / Facebook / Instagram Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Download Transcript

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0:00.0	You are now listening to The Model Health Show with Sean Stevenson.
0:04.0	For more, visit TheModelHealthShow.com.
0:07.0	Welcome to The Model Health Show.
0:13.0	This is Fintancer Nutrition expert, Sean Stevenson, and I'm so grateful for you tuning in to me today.
0:18.0	On this episode, we're going to be having some straight talk about sex.
0:23.0	Now, this is definitely for mature ears.
0:27.0	Now, if you're questioning your maturity, then you probably shouldn't listen to this one.
0:31.0	But truly, this is information that all of us should be equipped with.
0:35.0	Because we're walking around here in these really incredible bodies, but not really understanding how they work and also in relationship to our partners and sex and what's going on there.
0:47.0	It's just so much of our education is coming from sources that are often very misconstrued, even warped, or even veerable.
0:56.0	And so I think this conversation is going to be incredibly enlightening.
1:01.0	And again, this is straight talk about sex, sexual health, and so much more.
1:08.0	Now, speaking of sex, sex can happen in a myriad of different places, obviously.
1:15.0	All right.
1:16.0	From cars to the beach to tree houses.
1:19.0	I don't know.
1:20.0	Sex is going to go down a plethora of different places.
1:24.0	Humans are known to do it in a lot of different places.
1:28.0	Now, obviously, where it goes down just conventionally in the conventional perspective is in the bed.
1:34.0	All right.
1:35.0	The BED, making your bed rock or a shout out to the Flintstones.
1:39.0	But in truth, our bed should be a place of peace and comfort and safety.
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