Lady Bod Pod

Welcome to the Lady Bod Podcast. Each week, Dr. Susan Oakley, urogynecologist, and Holly Morgan, radio personality, have a frank and often funny conversation about women's health— from pregnancy, infertility, and menstruation issues, to menopause, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and more, this is your go-to podcast for women's health and wellness topics. You'll find up-to-date information on a range of women’s health issues, including common conditions, causes, symptoms, the latest treatments, as well as tips from leading medical experts and more. Bringing you real talk on your time, these outspoken moms are ready to offer tips and advice on everything from kids, marriage, sex to self-care.

Episode 184: Can Mucinex Help You Get Pregnant? 05/15/2024

Episode 183: Part 2 “Curious about the V: Honest Answers to Guys’ Burning Questions” 05/12/2024

Episode 182: “Curious about the V: Honest Answers to Guys’ Burning Questions” 04/30/2024

Episode 181: "Toot-ally Cute: Fart Walks for Gut Health Giggles" 04/14/2024

Episode 180:"Poopology: The Insider's Guide to A Better Poo" 03/26/2024

The Lady Bod Pod 179: Gyno Anxiety Unleashed 03/14/2024

LBP Episode 178: Get ready for a journey into the mystical world of your Lady Donut, also known as the CERVIX. 02/28/2024

Episode 177: Celebrate Vagentine’s Day by giving your vag some well-deserved love and attention! 02/12/2024

Episode 176: Marching into Menopause 02/02/2024

Episode 176: Marching into Menopause Join us for an exciting event dedicated to all the amazing ladies out there who are marching into menopause! This in-person gathering will take place at the Thomas More University Saints Center, located on Thomas More Parkway in Crestview Kentucky, USA. Get ready to connect with other women who are going through the same phase of life, share experiences, and learn valuable tips and tricks to navigate this new chapter with confidence and grace. Our expert speakers will cover a range of topics, including managing symptoms, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and embracing the changes that come with menopause. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain knowledge, make new friends, and have a great time! Mark your calendars and join us at the Thomas More University Saints Center for the Marching into Menopause event. We can't wait to see you there! Space is limited- Sign-up today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marching-into-menopause-tickets-775793779077 More about our esteemed panelists: Marina Branch - DPT Marina holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and has almost 30 years of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions, with a particular interest in pelvic floor function. In her free time, she is learning to live as a semi-empty nester as well as enjoying time in Hilton Head. Kristen Kreinest APRN Urogynecology Kristen Kreinest is a Urogynecology Nurse Practitioner that focuses on advanced women's health across the reproductive life span. She is from Northern Kentucky and enjoys outdoor adventures with her family - camping and boating! Linda Hermiller, MD Dr. Linda Hermiller is Board Certified in Endocrinology and Metabolism and has practiced in Northern Kentucky since 2005. She is also certified in Obesity Medicine. She cares for patients with diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, and a myriad of other endocrine conditions. Outside of the office, she loves to spend time with her husband and daughter, socialize with friends, and travel. Jackie Sweeney, MD Dr Jackie Sweeney is a breast imaging radiologist and the imaging director of the Breast Center at St. Elizabeth healthcare. She has been in practice for 32 years. She is married to John White and have two grown daughters, one in medical school and the eldest is an architect/urban planner. John White, MD Dr John E. White has been practicing OB/GYN in greater Cincinnati for 35year. For the past two years he has worked for HerMD. as a gynecologist with a focus on menopausal and sexual health. He is married to Jackie Sweeney and they have two grown daughters in New York City and Philadelphia. Amy Fathman- APRN Amy Fathman is a Family Nurse Practitioner in the department of Natural Restorative Reproductive Health at St. Elizabeth Physicians and Associate Professor of Clinical at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. In her spare time, she loves reading, Pure Barre, golf, pickle ball, and hanging out with her husband of 30 years and their family of 4 children, including soon to be daughter-in-law, and goldendoodle pup, Juno. Meredith Donnelly, MD Dr. Meredith Donnelly is a board-certified gynecologist and a native of Northern Kentucky. She has been in practice in NKY since 2008. She completed her residency in 2008 at Good Samaritan hospital in Cincinnati. She enjoys spending time with her two children and family in her spare time. She is passionate about advocating for women to transition well through menopause to remain healthy and having some fun! Stacey Bishop Yeatman, MD Dr. Bishop Yeatman is a board-certified Doctor of General Medicine at St. Elizabeth. Susan Oakley MD FACOG FPMRS Dr Oakley is a double-board certified pelvic reconstructive surgeon who has an interest in the effects of childbirth and menopause on the pelvic floor. She is a Carolina girl living in a Kentucky world. Susan spends her free time with her husband of 10 years and 2 daughters. She volunteers with medical missions abroad as well. Emma Schmidt, PhD Dr. Emma Schmidt is the owner of Hey Emma, a sex therapy, relationship therapy and sex education practice with four locations in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana including a partnership in Nepal, working to increase intimacy and decrease shame. With 45,000 client sessions delivered and a sexual therapy certification school, she is passionate about making sexual healthcare accessible to everyone. Dr. Schmidt holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology, is a licensed professional clinical counselor, supervisor, and an AASECT certified sex therapist, supervisor. Thank you, ladies, for listening. Always feel free to ask Dr. Oakley any women’s health questions at any time. Please send in your comments, questions, and suggestions for future topics at [email protected] /episode/index/show/ladybodpod/id/29763368

Episode 175: Breasticles Bliss is your go-to podcast for navigating the Nippy Nips season with Dr. Susan Oakley & Holly 01/16/2024

Episode 174: Boss Babe Alert! Dive into our 2024 Women's Mental/Health Podcast where we're giving tiredness the boot! 01/05/2024

BEST OF SHOW in 2023 - Episode 164: What Is 'Ghost Poop' and Why Is It Exploding on TikTok? 01/02/2024

BEST OF SHOW in 2023 - LBP Episode 166: Feel your boobies 12/31/2023

BEST OF SHOW in 2023 - NEW Episode 154: YOU Asked Dr. Oakley: Q & A 12/28/2023

BEST OF SHOW in 2023 - NEW Episode 154: YOU Asked Dr. Oakley: Q & A When it comes to women's health, there is no such thing as a silly question. If you have a health question you want answered, but have been too embarrassed or shy to bring up with your doctor? You can ‘Ask Dr. Susan Oakley' MD, Medical Services: Women's Health, Urogynecology, Specialties: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. If you have a health concern or any questions, please email us at [email protected]. In this episode, Dr. Oakley & Holly will go over some of your questions below: • I’m 23 and a mother of two toddlers. After childbirth I can’t seem to get rid of this smell down there to save my life. I have tried everything… Please help! What is causing my hemorrhoids and rectum to have an odor? • What should I do if I am allergic to condoms? I started swelling up and the burning and itching was just awful!! • Why Am I Dry Down There All of a Sudden? What can you do to treat vaginal dryness? • So, what can you do to solve a problem like... fire pee? UTIs are quite truly, awful. You constantly feel like you need to pee, it burns or hurts when you do, you have pelvic pain… But guess what?! They’re very common. So, yup, everything from sex to douching can cause UTIs. Dr. Oakley also stresses that transposition of fecal matter and hormone changes make you more susceptible to UTIs. PSA: wipe front to back, ladies! Be sure to: • Pee after sex • Stay hydrated. • Pee whenever you must, and make sure you ‘GO’ fully. A big Shout-Out to our fabulous Sponsor UTIVA!!! You can help lower your risk of preventing UTIs. Dr. Oakley loves and recommends Utiva to her patients and she takes it daily. Check it out: https://www.utivahealth.com/ - Her favorite is the Utiva Cranberry PACs: it’s a simple, small, once-a-day pill taken for daily support of the urinary tract to prevent ongoing UTIs. PACs are also the antioxidant of the cranberry and provide other gut health benefits. Love it!! Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions, and suggestions for future topics at [email protected] /episode/index/show/ladybodpod/id/27021750

BEST OF SHOW in 2023- Episode-142: Postmenopausal Vaginal Bleeding 12/27/2023

BEST Of SHOW in 2023-Episode 141: It's gettin' hot in herre (So hot) so take off all your clothes!!! The HOT facts about HOT Flashes 12/26/2023

Episode 172: Holiday season survival tips for You & Your V 12/22/2023

Episode 171: Chillin' with the Snow Queen: Conquering the Winter Vagina Blues! 12/12/2023

Episode 170: "Gut Feelings: A Women's Guide to Digestive Shenanigans" 11/27/2023

LBP Episode 169: "Turkey Turds and Poop Explosions: Surviving Thanksgiving Constipation! 🦃💩 11/23/2023

Episode 168: Soak it up, ladies!! Hot Flash- No Sweat! Strong enough for space soft enough for you. 11/06/2023

Episode 168: Soak it up, ladies!! Hot Flash- No Sweat! Strong enough for space soft enough for you. Hot Flash- No Sweat! Strong enough for space soft enough for you. Ever had a hot flash? If so, you know what this notorious symptom of menopause is like — the rapid-onset creep of heat across your face, neck, and chest, the beads of sweat along your hairline, the urgent need to turn anything you can get your hands on into a fan. Don’t Sweat Menopause with this shirt. Unparalleled cooling technology helps you stay comfortable through hot flashes and night sweats. NASA-approved Outlast® technology adapts to fluctuations in your temperature for an unmatched and innovative approach to maximum comfort. It’s the ultimate in activewear with fabric designed for NASA spacesuits where temperatures change by 500 degrees, by proactively managing your body temperature, our clothing stores that heat to keep you cool, and then releases it as you cool down…keeping you feeling “just right.” What is Active Temperature Regulation? Not too warm, not too cold – just right. That’s the easy way to explain how phase change materials work. During the night your body continues to change temperature. Outlast® materials reduce overheating and sweating, allowing you to sleep more soundly and wake up more rested. Outlast® materials absorb excess body heat when too much is created and release it again to the body when needed. As a welcomed “side effect”, sweating is reduced dramatically while temperature is balanced actively and dynamically. Dr. Oakley & Holly LOVE these menopause shirts and they suck you in too…  They’re so comfortable and soooo soft. We love them for the following: • Adaptive Comfort: Our menopause shirt actively absorbs, stores, and releases heat so you stay in your comfort zone. • Proven Menopausal Relief: In a study, 75% of women felt more comfortable and 90% experienced less sweating. • No-Fuss Care: Machine-washable and durable, our menopause shirt is easy to care for and long-lasting. Order yours today at: https://tempagenix.com/temperature-regulating-menopause-shirt/ About Tempagenix Tempagenix was founded by two friends and colleagues, Shelly Heller and April Pollock, when they saw a need for a low cost, disposable and sustainable forehead thermometer for the consumer market. With the support of their WBENC contacts, the duo took a chance on launching the new start-up in 2016 and is now distributed at national retailers. Tempagenix received the Dayton Business Journal 2021 Woman-Owned Business of the Year award, a Commendation from the State of Ohio in 2022, the Top Innovative Product Award from The Kroger Corporation in 2019, and the Eastway Corporation Community Partner Award in 2020. Our product is assembled through Meaningful Employment by Adults with Developmental Disabilities and People in Recovery. Temp-N-Toss is manufactured and warehoused in Dayton, OH with 100% of items sourced from the U.S. Also in this episode we discuss: Temp-N-Toss is a non-invasive, easy-to-use disposable forehead thermometer that conveniently fits in your pocket, purse or glove box and provides a temperature in just seconds, so it’s easier than ever to check for a fever! For more details on Temp-N-Toss: https://tempagenix.com/ Thank you, ladies, for listening. Always feel free to ask Dr. Oakley any women’s health questions at any time. Please send in your comments, questions, and suggestions for future topics at [email protected] /episode/index/show/ladybodpod/id/28523843

Episode 167: You Ask Dr. Oakley: Can “sex fasting “really improve your sexual health? 10/25/2023

Episode 165: Paint the Square Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Month 10/03/2023

LBP Episode 163: What Is “Vabbing” And Does It Really Work? Some women say they've found a new trick involving their vaginas 09/13/2023

LBP Episode 163: What Is “Vabbing” And Does It Really Work? Some women say they've found a new trick involving their vaginas If you’re in the mood to try something new and eccentric, you can almost always count on TikTok for inspiration. So, the idea of vabbing is inserting clean fingers into your clean vagina and dabbing your vaginal fluids onto your pressure points (wrists, neck, and behind the ears), and using it as perfume. According to Healthline, our vag fluids contain pheromones and its smell is our “sexual scent of attraction.” Who knew? Vabbing had already been written about in books prior to going viral online, but TikTok has put the idea in front of the masses. TikToker Mandy Lee was the first to bring vabbing to social media, and now more and more women are revealing stories of men falling at their feet thanks to the unconventional seduction method. Vabbing works on the theory of pheromones. Pheromone research is nothing new, and the study of human chemical communication has been widely investigated. It was once believed that all mammals – humans included – could attract a mate of the same species by secreting signals through scent. However, its role in humans remains uncertain and unproven. What are the health implications of vabbing? No matter your feelings on the subject, if you want to try vabbing, you’ll need to practice good hygiene. It’s important to be aware of your sexual status when it comes to sharing your bodily fluids. Let’s not forget that STIs still exist. Dr. Oakley & Holly will go over some of the tips on vabbing in this episode, like: • ● Washing your hands both before and after • ● Not allowing areas you’ve ‘vabbed’ to touch anything or anyone • ● Wiping down gym equipment before and after use • ● Refraining from vabbing if you’re on your period or have an STI • ● Making sure you get checked by a professional if you think you sense an unusual or bad odor Thank you, ladies, for listening. Always feel free to ask Dr. Oakley any women’s health questions at any time. Please send in your comments, questions, and suggestions for future topics at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/ladybodpod/id/28025979

LBP Episode 162: Have you heard of the 'Little Pink Pill' also known as the 'Female Viagra'? 08/31/2023

LBP Episode 162: Have you heard of the 'Little Pink Pill' also known as the 'Female Viagra'? Sometimes you’re in the mood to hit the sheets with your partner and other times it’s the last thing you want to do. But if you suffer from a condition called hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), you may experience not wanting to get frisky often. Also known as “Female Viagra”, this little pink pill is the first prescription medication for low sexual desire in women. That’s right, ladies, hypoactive sexual disorder (aka not wanting to have sex) is one of the most common sex problems in the world! And if you’re a woman who’s tired of her low libido, then this non-hormonal therapy may be just the answer you’re looking for. In this episode, Dr. Oakley & Holly break down the good, the side effects, and everything in between on the libido-boosting “Pink Pill”, Addyi. A big Shout-Out to our fabulous Sponsor UTIVA!!! Utiva Bladder Health is clinically proven to help reduce overactive bladder and lower urinary tract symptoms. You can help lower your risk of preventing UTIs. Dr. Oakley loves and recommends Utiva to her patients after radiation to the pelvis, from uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer to breast cancer and she takes it daily herself. Check it out: https://www.utivahealth.com/ - Her favorite is the Utiva Cranberry PACs: it’s a simple, small, once-a-day pill taken for daily support of the urinary tract to prevent ongoing UTIs. PACs are also the antioxidant of the cranberry and provide other gut health benefits. Just toss it in your purse so you’ll always be prepared!! Thank you, ladies, for listening. Always feel free to ask Dr. Oakley any women’s health questions at any time. Please send in your comments, questions, and suggestions for future topics at [email protected] for the chance to have your questions answered on the show! #pinkpill #lowlibido #femaleviagra #femalesexualhealth #urology #takethatcrotchupanotch /episode/index/show/ladybodpod/id/27897258

Episode 161: How Often Should You Wash Your Bath Towels? 08/29/2023

Episode 161: How Often Should You Wash Your Bath Towels? This really comes down to personal preference. There are no hard and fast rules, but most people tend to have a separate hand towel in the bathroom for drying freshly washed hands. It also means any guests visiting your toilet don’t have to dry their hands on your bath towel. You might think your towel is fine because you only use it on your clean body but think again. Even your freshly washed skin can harbor germs and bacteria that will transfer to your towel when you dry your skin. Additionally, bathrooms are warm, humid spaces that make them the perfect breeding ground for bacteria — meaning there could also be airborne bacteria and molds landing on your towel. If you typically use the same bath towel for a few days at a time, you're not alone. According to Good Housekeeping, almost 50% of the people surveyed said they go for a full week before they retire a towel. As for towels that you take outside the house, such as to use at the gym, the pool, or the beach, Dr. Oakley recommends washing them after every use as they come in contact with sweat, airborne bacteria, and other contaminants. Most of us would agree that there’s something very comforting about wrapping yourself in a big, warm, fluffy bath towel after a bath or shower. It’s less comforting, though, to think about the germs and bacteria that may be breeding on your towels. If your towel smells, that's a warning to wash it sooner rather than later, so if you catch a musty whiff before you start to dry off, err on the side of caution and toss it into the laundry basket. Dr. Oakley and Holly share in this episode how often they wash their bath towels. So, listen up LBP besties, washing your towels is seriously easy. So, there’s no need to stress. It's just a case of knowing how to wash towels effectively, that's all. So, for best results, here's what you need to do. • Wash white towels at a high temperature (this helps to keep them looking nice and bright) • Clean colored towels on a warm (not hot) cycle • Only use fabric softener sparingly as it can impact the absorbency of towels — white vinegar is an effective alternative. • The best way to dry towels is in the tumble dryer with a couple of dryer balls MAD-LOVE going out to our wonderful Sponsor UTIVA!!! Utiva Bladder Health is clinically proven to help reduce overactive bladder and lower urinary tract symptoms. You can help lower your risk of preventing UTIs. Dr. Oakley loves and recommends Utiva to her patients after radiation to the pelvis, from uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer to breast cancer and she takes it daily herself. Check it out: https://www.utivahealth.com/ - Her favorite is the Utiva Cranberry PACs: it’s a simple, small, once-a-day pill taken for daily support of the urinary tract to prevent ongoing UTIs. PACs are also the antioxidant of the cranberry and provide other gut health benefits. Just toss it in your purse so you’ll always be prepared!! Thank you, ladies, for listening. Always feel free to ask Dr. Oakley any women’s health questions at any time. Please send in your comments, questions, and suggestions for future topics at [email protected]. Follow us on Insta & FB: The lady Bod Pod /episode/index/show/ladybodpod/id/27886221

Episode 160: What is keto crotch? Dr. Oakley explains keto crotch & what you can do to get rid of vaginal odor 08/21/2023

Episode 160: What is keto crotch? Dr. Oakley explains keto crotch & what you can do to get rid of vaginal odor There’s no doubt that a keto diet is a great way to lose weight, but it can also hit you straight in the vagina. Have you recently started keto and noticed an unpleasant vaginal odor? You may have developed keto crotch. Keto crotch is a noticeable change in vaginal odor after starting the keto diet. While there isn’t a lot of scientific research on this topic, plenty of women report that they experience keto crotch. Changing to a high-fat and low-carb diet shifts your body to burn fat instead of sugar for energy. Keto triggers profound metabolic changes that support weight loss, balance hormone levels, and improve cognition. The good news is that once your body adjusts to burning fat, keto crotch will go away. Here’s what Dr. Oakley & Holly will go over in this episode: • Yes, it’s 100% true that eating a keto diet can mess your vagina’s pH • A keto diet is based on the consumption of high protein and fat, and low carbs. This entire thing might be great when it comes to weight loss, but when you talk about the pH level of your vagina, it fails miserably. • How to get rid of keto crotch • Experiencing keto crotch doesn’t mean keto isn’t right for you. As your body adjusts to the keto diet, unpleasant smells around your crotch area will diminish and there are plenty of steps you can take in the meantime to reduce symptoms. • Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables. • Green leafy veggies like spinach, collard greens, and mustard greens are rich sources of chlorophyll, a bright green pigment. Chlorophyll is also known as an “internal deodorizer” and helps with keto-breath and other keto-related body odors. If keto crotch is linked to pH imbalance or changes to the bacterial ecosystem of the vagina, a probiotic supplement can reduce odors and support your vaginal health like from Utiva Health. A big Shout-Out to our fabulous Sponsor UTIVA!!! Utiva Bladder Health is clinically proven to help reduce overactive bladder and lower urinary tract symptoms. You can help lower your risk of preventing UTIs. Dr. Oakley loves and recommends Utiva to her patients after radiation to the pelvis, from uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer to breast cancer and she takes it daily herself. Check it out: https://www.utivahealth.com/ - Her favorite is the Utiva Cranberry PACs: it’s a simple, small, once-a-day pill taken for daily support of the urinary tract to prevent ongoing UTIs. PACs are also the antioxidant of the cranberry and provide other gut health benefits. Just toss it in your purse so you’ll always be prepared!! Thank you, ladies, for listening. Always feel free to ask Dr. Oakley any women’s health questions at any time. Please send in your comments, questions, and suggestions for future topics at [email protected] /episode/index/show/ladybodpod/id/27811089

Episode 159: Your Vagina Ages, too. Dr. Oakley explains why 08/10/2023

Episode 159: Your Vagina Ages, too. Dr. Oakley explains why If you recently took a peek down south and were surprised (to say the least) to see wrinkles, you're far from alone. Everyone has wrinkles there. Visible signs of aging, like crow's feet and gray hairs, are a common part of getting older. And just like the rest of your body, your vagina and vulva also change as you age. During your 40s and 50s, your body starts producing less estrogen as you enter perimenopause, the transitional period before menopause. Estrogen keeps vaginal collagen plump and moist and helps provide good blood flow to the area. However, during perimenopause, decreasing estrogen levels can make vaginal tissue thinner and less elastic. Your clitoris may shrink, and your labia may become less full, potentially changing in color, and starting to sag. A decrease in collagen may contribute to sagging skin all over your body, including your vulva, and weaker pelvic floor muscles. Still, there are ways to help you keep your vagina healthy, like doing Kegel exercises and using lube or a vaginal moisturizer. While it's normal for aging vaginas to change, that doesn't mean you have to deal with uncomfortable side effects. If you have any concerns about your vaginal health, consult with a healthcare provider. A big Shout-Out to our fabulous Sponsor UTIVA!!! Utiva Bladder Health is clinically proven to help reduce overactive bladder and lower urinary tract symptoms. You can help lower your risk of preventing UTIs. Dr. Oakley loves and recommends Utiva to her patients after radiation to the pelvis, from uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer to breast cancer and she takes it daily herself. Check it out: https://www.utivahealth.com/ - Her favorite is the Utiva Cranberry PACs: it’s a simple, small, once-a-day pill taken for daily support of the urinary tract to prevent ongoing UTIs. PACs are also the antioxidant of the cranberry and provide other gut health benefits. Just toss it in your purse so you’ll always be prepared!! Thank you, ladies, for listening. Always feel free to ask Dr. Oakley any women’s health questions at any time. Please send in your comments, questions, and suggestions for future topics at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/ladybodpod/id/27717579

Episode 158: Let's get the party started!! Happy Pink-Taco Tuesday- 07/25/2023

Episode 157: Happy National Ice Cream Day: Finally, Ice Cream That Understands the Struggles of PMSing… 07/16/2023

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