How to Have Better Sex For Better Health with Dr. Jolene Brighten | The Toxic Truth about Nail Polish and Acrylics w/ Dr. G | Heal Thy Self with Dr. G | Episode #206

Special Guest Segment: Dr. Jolene Brighten, a Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist and author, joins our show for the second time to talk about the science and history of the clitoris and how it relates to having better sex for better overall health - What is the orgasm gap and how can we try to close it? - What is the #1 reason people are sexually dissatisfied - Cliteracy 101 - The History of how the Clitoris was left out of sex education - Top things that society doesn’t know about the clitoris - Similarities between the clitoris and the penis - Orgasms as a healing mechanism - Sex and mindfulness - Why do women fake orgasms? - Top reasons people have trouble orgasming - Stigmas around masturbation - Is there a limit to how often you should masturbate? - The science behind the benefits of masturbation - Mutual masturbation - What controls Differing levels of libido? - Libido Supplements that actually work - Underlying emotional issues and how they impact libido - How hormonal changes impact our sex lives - Hormonal fluctuation and honoring your body - The hormonal phases of the 28-day cycle - Birth Control methods and alternate options Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G breaks down the risks of applying nail polish or acrylic nails, weighs the pros and cons of each method, also which brands are better or worse than others when it comes to health risks associated with various types of nail polishes. - The history of acrylic nails and nail polish - What is nail polish made of? - Which chemicals in typical nail polishes are potentially harmful? - What are the top 5 chemicals that are removed from NON-TOXIC nail polishes - Do chemicals from nail polish absorb into the skin? - What’s worse: Acrylic nails, gel nails or Regular nail polish? - The Worst Nail Polish Brands - The Best Nail Polish Brands Guest Bio: Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and prominent leader in women’s medicine. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones. She is an international speaker, clinical educator, medical advisor within the tech community, and considered a leading authority on women’s health. Dr. Brighten is also part of the MindBodyGreen Collective and a faculty member for the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine. Her work has been featured in the New York Post, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, Bustle, The Guardian, and ABC News. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices