The Lady Bod Pod

Navigating how to enjoy the holidays on your period can be tough because, while you’d love nothing more than to visit with your family for Christmas, or get all dressed up for your office Christmas party or for New Year’s Eve, your body’s practically begging you to stay in pajamas all day and eat gingerbread cookies straight off the platter. It’s PMS with a festive twist, for sure, but don’t let it stop you from having a holly jolly good time. In this episode, Holly & Dr. Oakley will go over how to party confidently on your period and what to put in your clutch for a night out of fun! Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

The holiday season brings out all those holiday dinners, invites, and plus 1 invites. When it comes to those family gatherings, you hear the, you’re getting to be too old to be single noise. Now this the time of year people get sensitive about being single. Whether you are re-entering the dating scene after a long hiatus, or maybe just continuing the search for "the right one", your girlfriends, your sister and maybe your mother will have no end of advice on how to meet the love of your life. The last thing you need with a new relationship is a new infection. According to the CDC, the age group in which STI rates are rising most rapidly is adults at midlife and beyond. This is a huge surprise to many people whom seem to think that chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV and herpes are limited to 20- and 30-year-olds that are having random hook-ups. Most guys hate using condoms - How many of those (lame) excuses have you heard? But Dr. Oakley have seen and treated a lot of infections in women who decided to skip the condom “just this once.” Do not depend on the man to be prepared. The savvy single woman keeps her own stash of male condoms on hand. Be sure they are all marked “extra-large.” *WINK* In this episode, Dr. Oakley and Holly go over some practical steps you can take to minimize your risk like: • Familiarize yourself with the most common STIs, and understand how they are transmitted. • Learn about screening and how to protect yourself, even if a condom is out of the question. • Consider getting an HPV vaccine even if you are over age 45 Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

A ‘CUDDLE THERAPIST” GETS PAID UP TO $2,000 a night. Is this therapy sessions good for you? A couple who have sex "morning, noon and night" have been handed a noise warning after complaints from neighbors. Is she faking it or is the sex that good? And a man has amnesia after tryst with wife… Can sex really cause amnesia? Dr. Oakley and Holly go over these hilarious but true stories in this episode. Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

Yes! It is possible for your vagina to physically fall out! As weird and as strange as it sounds, it can become a nuisance if left untreated. Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition, yet many women have not heard of it. It's all about knowledge is power and having awareness. By the end of this episode, you will have a better idea of what pelvic organ prolapse is, how it can be treated and what you can do today to help support your pelvic floor. So, if you think you suffer from this, be sure to listen to Holly & Dr. Oakley (the Doc means business, ladies!!) until the end to learn all about Pelvic Organ Prolapse! Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/ #womenspelvichealth #pelvicorganprolapse

When it comes to women's health, there is no such thing as a silly question. Do you have a health question you want answered, but have been too embarrassed or shy to bring up with your doctor? Now you can 'Ask Dr. Oakley'. Now accepting YOUR questions! Email- Theladybodpod@gmail.com. Dr. Oakley & Holly will go over some of our LBP listener’s questions below: 1. Uncontrolled urination when pulling out tampon. 2. Solution for depression after post full hysterectomy. 3. Hair grows on the clitoris? Vaginal Bleeding after Intercourse. 4. Is it necessary to remove VCH jewelry (vertical clitoral hood or just any clitoral hood piercings) for IUD insertion? Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

Between long work days and packed calendars, it can be surprisingly easy to forget about taking care of yourself. Sometimes, when we’re feeling stressed and running around taking care of everybody else, the healthiest thing we can do is to stop and consider how we can take care of ourselves. Most women do not realize that there is such a thing as Pelvic Floor Physical therapy or why it is important to have a Healthy Pelvic Floor. Your pelvic floor muscles are responsible for everything from supporting your organs, to helping you pee and poop, to allowing for pleasurable penetrative sex, so it makes sense that you might be thrown for a loop after you pushed out a baby. Issues like muscle spasms down there are more common than you’d think, and it’s important to pay attention to your pelvic floor — especially after pregnancy. It might seem frivolous, but neglecting to slowww dowwwn and simply make time to get it checked can lead to serious resting witch face (WINK). Tried it all, and are still struggling with persistent pain? You’re not alone. Dr. Oakley & Holly will go over these intimate issues in this episode and how you can make your first appointment. If you have a subject you would like to discuss, please email your ideas to TheLadybodpod.com. Dr. Oakley wants to hear from you. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/ The International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) is dedicated to the global advancement of urogynecological knowledge and patient care through education and the promotion of basic and clinical research on disorders of the female pelvic floor. https://www.iuga.org/

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's a time to remember those impacted by the disease and promote early detection. Repeatedly, we hear the same questions and concerns from women about their breast health. Sugar causes cancer; underwire bras or shape wear shouldn’t be worn; don’t use deodorant; if there is no family history of breast cancer, I won’t get it; I’m too young to get breast cancer … we hear the same misconceptions over and over. Social media doesn’t help. Friends share fabricated cancer horror stories, and the epidemic of bad information intensifies. Everyone CHECK YOUR TITTIES because other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. If you want to learn more, check out breastcancer.org and please, if anything in or around your breast feels different to you or your partner, go to your doctor immediately. The sooner you are diagnosed the better. We have lots of tools at our disposal to live our breast life and empower ourselves (and each other) to make the best choices we can about our health. Join the fight at the 2022 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky Date: Saturday, 10/22/2022 Location: Yeatman’s Cove. If you have a subject you would like to discuss, please email your ideas to TheLadybodpod.com. Dr. Oakley wants to hear from you. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

Let’s start with the fact that vaginal moisturizers and lubricants are not the same thing. Lubricants do not al­ter vaginal tissues; they just provide a slippery barrier to reduce friction at the time of intercourse. A moisturizer, on the other hand, is intended to change the water con­tent of the cells (hence “moisturizer”), resulting in tissues that are more elastic, thicker, and have the enhanced ability to produce fluid. From breastfeeding to menopause, vaginal dryness can happen at any stage in life. How can you get back to lubricating naturally? What lubricants are best for you and your body? What can your partner do to help? Vaginal moisturizers, lubricants, and vaginal estrogen can be helpful tools for improving sexual wellbeing, but how many of us know how to choose the right ones? We'll be answering these questions and more. Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/ #Target #Kroger #Walmart #Costco #UberLube #Uberlube #Replens #luvena #kyjelly #vibrators #adulttoys #vaginaldryness

Being asked to be in the delivery room with someone is a pretty high honor. In most cases, it's a partner and/or fellow parent-to-be who gets picked, so they can support their significant other and witness the birth of their child. But recently it's become increasingly common for other people to assume they'll be present during a birth. For whatever reason, mothers-in-law seem to be requesting front-row seats in the delivery room lately, and it appears that daughters-in-law everywhere are pretty much horrified by the "trend." The only person who gets to make the final decision on who is and isn’t in the delivery room is you. Dr. Oakley & Holly will chat about delivery room etiquette in this episode. Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

Want to talk puberty with your daughter but don't know how to start the conversation? Dr. Susan Oakley & Holly has you covered!! When girls learn about puberty before it happens, they feel more prepared and might even be excited. This is the perfect age to start healthy, factual conversations about girls’ changing bodies and minds. Real mom talk!!! We cover: #boobs #pubes #moods & #attitudes So what do Girlologists share in this program? • Growth & Development • Bras & Bra Shopping • Hygiene & Hair Management • Nutrition & Growth • Menstruation and Menstrual Hygiene • Respect for Self & Others • Moods & Emotions Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

When it comes to women's health, there is no such thing as a silly question. Do you have a health question you want answered, but have been too embarrassed or shy to bring up with your doctor? Now you can 'Ask Dr. Oakley'. Now accepting YOUR questions! Email- Theladybodpod@gmail.com. • Dr. Oakley & Holly will go over some of our LBP listener’s questions below: • Every time there are jumping jacks or squats in my workout, I feel some discomfort in my clitoris. It’s not exactly painful, but it’s a weird ticklish feeling that makes me want to stop my work out. What can I do to avoid this feeling? • I stopped using the Depo shot 9 months ago but still no period. Is this normal? If not, what could be the cause? • Is it more hygienic to shave my pubic hair or just leave it alone? • Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

It’s an incredibly intimate act and can be extremely sexy, if done right! In general, there are two types of people in this world: those who hate the idea of touching feet at all — and everyone else. If you’re happy to touch someone’s feet and, ideally, put their toes in your mouth, you’re probably into toe sucking. Toe sucking, also known as shrimping, is another form of oral sex. Instead of sucking, nibbling, and licking genitals, though, you or your partner travel farther south to your tootsies. While some people have an immediate “Ewe!” To the idea, plenty of other people love sucking on someone’s toes or getting their toes sucked. In this episode Dr. Oakley & Holly will go over these questions: • What is toe sucking? • Is toe sucking always sexual? • Do women like their toes sucked? • How to suck toes… Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

Bloating? Cramps? Diarrhea? Constipation? Been told its IBS or suspect you have it? The purpose of today’s episode is to give anyone out there experiencing digestive issues doable and approachable tools and strategies you can begin using today to have digestive relief. Dr. Oakley & Holly talk about different causes of gut symptoms and where to start with identifying the cause of your IBS. There are a lot of ways to describe it: soft, hard, brown, green, runny and stinky. It’s a messy topic often discussed behind closed doors, but today, we’re breaking down what you need to know about IBS. Thank you for listening. Please send in your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics at TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

Swimming on your period is one of those things we've all got questions about, right? Firstly: can you swim while on your period? And, secondly: what should you wear to protect yourself while swimming on your period? Oh, and some people with periods are told not to swim in the ocean during their periods because period blood might attract sharks… Get the facts from Dr. Susan Oakley in this episode as she chats with Holly about going swimming while on your period. • Top things to know about swimming on your period: • It’s not unhygienic to swim while you’re on your period • You won’t leave a bloody trail in the water • You can use a tampon, sponge or a menstrual cup while swimming Ever had a UTI you just couldn’t seem to shake? We can HELP!!! 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 TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

When it comes to women's health, there is no such thing as a silly question. Do you have a health question you want answered, but have been too embarrassed or shy to bring up with your doctor? Now you can 'Ask Dr. Oakley'. Now accepting YOUR questions! Email- Theladybodpod@gmail.com. Dr. Oakley & Holly will go over our LBP listener’s questions below:

• What happens if a condom falls off inside you?

• I have read your guide on constipation, but what is the opposite of constipation? I am pooping small amounts about 3-4 times per day. Is this normal?

• Will I get TSS (toxic shock syndrome) because I took the tampon out and it was dry? I am afraid I created micro tears in my vagina. I am really worried, will I be OK?!?!

• I have a painful boil inside the lip of my vagina. I am currently on my period and it really hurts to wipe. Please help!

• I have twin 14 year old daughters. I am wondering, what are the best vitamins for them?

Ever had a UTI you just couldn’t seem to shake? We can HELP!!! 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 TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

THE HEAT, HUMIDITY, AND INCREASE IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITY IN THE SUMMER CAN MAKE US FEEL LESS THAN FRESH...EVERYWHERE! Dr. Susan Oakley gives us tips on maintaining good summer hygiene down there. Summer is a tricky season for maintaining feminine health. Temperatures rise, swimsuits are worn in lieu of breathable underwear, and sunscreen and sweat live on the skin for long periods of time. It’s no wonder that vaginal irritation, yeast infections, and more become the common scourge of summer. Luckily, there are practical steps you can take to keep your vagina healthy. Maintain vaginal health with topical hormones and oral supplements as directed by your physician. 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 TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

How well do you know your cervix? In this episode Dr. Oakley helps us better understand the wisdom of the Cervix, pap smears and cervical wellness. In this episode we chat about: * What and where is the cervix? * HPV - Human papillomavirus infection * Your cervix at each stage of your menstrual cycle * Pap smears, do I really need one? * What you need to know for your next Pap Smears * Best time of your cycle to get a pap smear * How the cervix is connected with the rest of your body Ladies, ever had a UTI you just couldn’t seem to shake? We can HELP!!! 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 TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

When it comes to women's health, there is no such thing as a silly question. Do you have a health question you want answered, but have been too embarrassed or shy to bring up with your doctor? Now you can 'Ask Dr. Oakley'. Now accepting YOUR questions! Email- Theladybodpod@gmail.com.

Dr. Oakley & Holly will go over our LBP listener’s questions below:

•  Cuts/Tears on Labia Minora after sex! Anyone else had this happen??
•  Can’t feel when bladder is full… I have zero feeling of a full bladder.
• Pregnant with hemorrhoids- I thought you only got these from pushing while in labor. What can I do for it? It's so uncomfortable.
• There’s something falling out of my VAGINA!! Omg, what is that!!?

Ever had a UTI you just couldn’t seem to shake? We can HELP!!! 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 TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

It’s National Itch Day!! Almost every vagina owner will experience some vaginal itching at some point in their life. Often, it’s usually not a concern. But what causes the vagina to itch in the first place? And how do you know when to see a doctor? Dr. Susan Oakley goes over some of the most common causes of vaginal itching, when to seek medical attention, and treatments you can expect. In this episode Dr. Oakley & Holly discuss: • What products can IRRITATE the vulva and should be avoided • When URINE is the culprit • The difference between a VULVAR YEAST infection and a vaginal yeast infection • How to get rid of CHRONIC YEAST • Vulvar itching from LOW ESTROGEN • How to know if you have a dermatologic condition such as LICHEN SCLEROSUS • If your vulvar itching could be CANCER • TIPS to deal with ITCHING while waiting for your appointment • WHY an EXAM is critically important to get the correct diagnosis Ever had a UTI you just couldn’t seem to shake? We can HELP!!! 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 TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/

Ahhh, the menopause journey. No clear starting or ending point, odd diversions, and an estimated time of arrival that could span years. Menopause is certainly a trip. Menopause can bring some unwelcome tagalongs: hot flashes, restless sleep, vaginal dryness, bone loss. You may find you’re not thinking as clearly, and struggling to find the words. Every menopausal woman has her own unique symptoms and each requires a different solution. Dr. Oakley & Holly chat about those symptoms in this episode, like: • How Do I know if I’m going through menopause? • Am I too young for menopause? • What are the symptoms of menopause? • How do I know if it's menopause…or something else? • How long do menopause symptoms usually last? • Is there medication for menopause symptoms? So you think you have a UTI? We can HELP!!! 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 TheLadyBodPod@gmail.com. For more details on the LBP: https://theladybodpod.com/