The Sexual Health Hub Podcast

In this episode of The Sexual Health Hub, hosts Sheena and Juline welcome Dr. Abby Delaney, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist from Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Delaney shares her personal connection to infertility, inspired by her family’s history of pregnancy challenges, and the path that led her into fertility medicine. She also discusses the importance of personalized care, building meaningful connections with your provider, and learning to trust yourself throughout the process. Dr. Delaney explains infertility — which affects 1 in 6 couples across all genders, races, and backgrounds — and highlights the emotional and relational impact this journey can have. She shares common experiences among her patients and discusses how infertility can place strain on relationships, including its effects on intimacy and sexual health. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions surrounding fertility treatment, including myths about abstaining from sex, the role hormones play in fertility, and other topics that are often misunderstood. With clarity, honesty, and compassion, Dr. Delaney, Juline, and Sheena explore this complex and deeply personal topic. If you or someone you love is experiencing infertility, this episode is for you. Together, they approach this often heavy subject with openness and empathy, hoping to create connection, spark hope, and help listeners feel seen and supported on their journey. You can learn more about HCRM Fertility and Dr. Delaney here: https://www.hcrmfertility.com/doctors/abigail-a-delaney-md-facog/ The Sexual Health Hub is not affiliated with the links provided and does not receive any financial compensation from visits to or purchases made through them. Follow us on Instagram: @thesexualhealthhub This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

In this episode of The Sexual Health Hub, hosts Sheena and Juline sit down with Kristi Bose, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and co-founder of Verve Collaborative Health, to explore the often-overlooked connection between psychiatric medications, mental health, and sexual functioning. Kristy brings over 20 years of healthcare experience and a holistic, human-centered perspective to the discussion. The conversation dives into the real-world challenges patients face with psychiatric medications, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, ADHD, and anxiety treatments, and their potential impacts on libido, sexual desire, and orgasm. Kristi and the hosts discuss how to differentiate between medication side effects and other factors such as depression, anxiety, or relationship dynamics. Whether you’re navigating psychiatric medication for yourself or a loved one, this episode is packed with compassionate guidance, honest talk, and actionable strategies to maintain sexual health while managing mental wellness. You can learn more about Verve Collective and Kristi here: https://www.vervech.com/ The Sexual Health Hub is not affiliated with the links provided and does not receive any financial compensation from visits to or purchases made through them. Follow us on Instagram: @thesexualhealthhub This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

In this Episode of The Sexual Health Hub, Sheena and Juline sit down with Dr. Jaime Seeman an OB-GYN and integrative medicine physician to unpack how women’s metabolic health, nutrition, lifestyle, and sexual health are deeply interconnected across every stage of life. Drawing from both personal experience and clinical practice, the conversation moves beyond prescriptions and quick fixes to explore what it really means to care for women’s bodies holistically. The discussion introduces Dr. Seeman’s five pillars of metabolic health—nutrition, movement (with a strong case for weightlifting), sleep, stress management, and environmental influences— and explains how each pillar impacts fertility, hormones, libido, menstrual cycles, and long-term health. Dr. Seeman down complex topics like PCOS, endometriosis, gut and vaginal microbiomes, and estrogen metabolism in a way that’s practical and empowering rather than overwhelming. From puberty and first periods to motherhood, perimenopause, and beyond, this conversation encourages women to slow down, tune into their bodies, and reclaim ownership of their health— without perfectionism, shame, or all-or-nothing thinking. It’s an honest, science-backed, and deeply human discussion about feeling better, wanting more, and understanding that everything in the body is connected. You can find Dr. Seeman here: https://www.doctorfitandfabulous.com/meet-jaime The Sexual Health Hub is not affiliated with the links provided and does not receive any financial compensation from visits to or purchases made through them. Follow us on Instagram: @thesexualhealthhub This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

In this episode of The Sexual Health Hub, Sheena and Juline sit down with Heidi Sproull, AASECT-certified sex therapist, educator, author, and creator of the Informed Adolescents curriculum, for a powerful conversation about how we learn (and unlearn) everything we think we know about bodies, boundaries, consent, and pleasure. With over 30 years of trauma-informed clinical experience, Heidi shares why she stopped “pulling people out of the water downstream” and instead began building scaffolding upstream through developmentally appropriate, shame-free education that helps young people (and adults) understand their bodies, trust their inner “yes, no, and maybe,” and communicate clearly in relationships. This episode is for parents who want to “do better but don’t know how,” adults re-parenting their own inner middle schooler, educators looking for better tools, and anyone who has ever felt disconnected from their body, their voice, or their right to say yes—or no. Science-forward, deeply human, and refreshingly real, this is a conversation that reminds us: it’s never too early—or too late—to build healthier relationships with ourselves and others. You can find Heidi here: https://www.informedadolescence.com/ The Sexual Health Hub is not affiliated with the links provided and does not receive any financial compensation from visits to or purchases made through them. Follow us on Instagram: @thesexualhealthhub This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

In this episode of The Sexual Health Hub, Sheena and Juline welcome Halie Howells, a licensed marriage and family therapist and AASECT-certified sex therapist who specializes in integrating faith, psychology, and sexual health. Together, they unpack the deep—and often unspoken—impact that religious messaging has on intimacy, desire, consent, and pleasure. Hailey shares her journey into sex therapy within Christian spaces and explains why so many couples struggle silently with shame, obligation sex, mismatched desire, and a disconnect from their bodies. The conversation dives into the long-term harm caused by purity culture, abstinence-only education, and gendered sexual expectations—particularly how these messages affect women’s body autonomy and men’s relationship with desire and impulse control. The episode also explores how parents can talk to children about bodies and boundaries without fear or shame, how couples can rebuild trust and desire, and why unlearning harmful teachings is often necessary before true sexual freedom is possible. This is an honest, nuanced conversation for anyone navigating sex, faith, and relationships—and wondering if it’s possible to honor all three at once. (Spoiler: it is.) Resources Discussed in this Episode: Sheila Wray Gregoire (Book: The Great Sex Rescue): https://sheilawraygregoire.com/ More of Halie’s Recommendations: Created for Connection: The “Hold Me Tight” Guide for Christian Couples, by Sue Johnson and Kenneth Sanderfer Boundaries in Marriage, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend The Gift of Sex, by Clifford and Joyce Penner Unwanted, by Jay Stringer You can find more about Halie here: https://www.wellspringcenterforcounseling.com/team- member/halie-howells-ma-lmft/ The Sexual Health Hub is not affiliated with the links provided and does not receive any financial compensation from visits to or purchases made through them. Follow us on Instagram: @thesexualhealthhub This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

In this episode of The Sexual Health Hub, Sheena and Juline are joined by pelvic floor experts Dr. Laura Ross, a pelvic health physical therapist and AASECT-certified sexuality counselor, and Sarah Highland, a pelvic floor occupational therapist and AASECT-certified sex counselor. Together, they break down what the pelvic floor actually is, why it matters for all bodies, and how pelvic floor therapy goes far beyond “just doing Kegels.” The conversation explores the differences between pelvic floor physical therapy and occupational therapy, what symptoms might signal pelvic floor dysfunction, and what to expect from a first appointment— whether in person or virtually. The group also dives into the often-overlooked connections between pelvic health, pain with sex, trauma, stress, hormones, erectile concerns, and overall sexual wellness across the lifespan. With an affirming, whole-person approach, this episode tackles common misconceptions, access barriers (especially in rural areas), and how to advocate for comprehensive, shame-free care. If you’ve ever wondered whether pelvic floor therapy could help you—or felt dismissed by traditional medical pathways —this episode offers clarity, validation, and practical guidance. Resources discussed in this episode: General Pelvic Floor directory: https://directory.pelvicglobal.com/  BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) provided directory: https:// www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/woc-pfpt-directory2/ Penis friendly directory (must purchase to access: no affiliation): https://www.patreon.com/posts/penis-friendly-137341675?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Herman and Wallace Institute (where Dr. Laura did some of her training): www.pelvicrehab.com Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Locator: https://www.aptapelvichealth.org/ptlocator Both Dr. Laura and Sarah provide virtual care, so you could link our websites for folks who can't find someone local to them: Sarah Highland: www.pelvicfloorandmore.com Dr. Laura Ross: www.groovephwellness.com The Sexual Health Hub and its hosts are not affiliated with the links provided and does not receive any financial compensation from visits to or purchases made through them. Follow us on Instagram: @thesexualhealthhub This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

Welcome to the very first episode of The Sexual Health Hub, where science meets real talk and shame gets left at the door. In this introductory episode, best friends and clinicians Sheena and Julian share how their lifelong friendship, professional training, and lived experiences led them to create a space for open, honest conversations about sexual health. They unpack why so many of us grow up without accurate, shame-free education about our bodies, desire, and intimacy—and why those gaps show up later in relationships. Drawing from their clinical work, they begin answering some of the most Googled questions about sex, including: Is sex supposed to hurt? Is it normal to have a different sex drive than your partner? How often is “normal”? Is masturbation healthy? And how do you talk about STIs and consent in dating or hookup culture? This episode explores the importance of communication, curiosity, and redefining what sex and intimacy mean across different seasons of life—from stress and hormones to aging, relationships, and personal growth. Above all, Sheena and Juline remind listeners that they’re not broken, they’re not alone, and help is possible—even if accessing a sex therapist feels out of reach. Whether you’re listening in private, Googling late at night, or just beginning to ask hard questions, The Sexual Health Hub is here to offer education, validation, and permission to be curious. Follow us on Instagram: @thesexualhealthhub This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

Welcome to The Sexual Health Hub where science meets real talk and shame gets left at the door. Best friends and certified sex therapists with PhDs in clinical sexology, Sheena and Juline bring honest, evidence-based conversations, and answer questions that people are often too embarrassed to ask with expert insight and real-life experiences.