Episodes

And what you should know before you stop using barrier protection

Vital foods for gut health

How many grams per day, and how to get enough

Debunking what you thought you knew about the annual gynecologist visit

how to slow down the never ending mental to-do list

Turns out, it's not nearly as invasive as it sounds

If you're confused by nutrition advice on social media, you're not alone

And why you're at risk level even after you stop smoking

Burps, farts and everything in between

The tiny terrors that cause so much pain

...and why you need to talk about it with your doctor

It's just a phase, but strap in for a wild ride!

and what to look for in-between your annual test

How much alcohol is too much?

The stroke symptoms every human needs to know

Life without healthy boundaries can result in anger, dread or frustration. Setting boundaries is a learned skill and if you’re a people pleaser who doesn’t like to say no, it’s probably a skill you find challenging. Dr. Micah Krempasky from WakeMed answers Sarah’s questions about boundaries and self-care, including how to start examining your own relationships for triggers that signal your boundaries need some work. Find Dr. Krempasky at wakemed.org. Send your questions to Sarah at wralfm.com/...

PCOS affects up to 15% of women and is usually diagnosed in the teen years. The hormonal imbalance can be tied to insulin resistance, high triglycerides, metabolic syndrome and an increase in the male hormone, androgen. You can bet Sarah King has a lot of questions about this one! Dr. Darlene Esper from WakeMed covers the causes, symptoms and treatments. Find Dr. Esper at wakemed.org. Send your questions to Sarah at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this po...

Most women will get a urinary tract infection (or UTI) at some point. Yes, men can get them too, but they’re more common for women. With the rectum, vagina and urethra in close proximity, there’s bound to be some cross contamination. So how can we avoid UTIs? Nurse Practitioner Emily Shama Barnes answers Sarah’s questions about causes, symptoms, treatments and whether cranberry juice is a cure all. We also discuss the symptoms of UTIs in older people. They’re not at all the same as for younger ...

Endometriosis sucks! It affects 10-15% of women and there is no cure. It’s a painful condition where cells from the uterine lining end up outside of the uterus. Those cells can attach to your cervix, bladder, bowel or other organs. And they continue to be affected by your monthly cycles just like regular uterine tissue. Sarah King talks to Dr. Adam Kansagor, an OB-GYN with Wake Med Health and Hospitals about symptoms, treatments, and why simply getting a diagnosis can be difficult. Find Dr. Ka...

WTH is a boric acid vaginal suppository? If you've been down the “female hygiene” aisle at the drug store lately you've probably seen them. And there are hundreds of products out now that claim to tackle vaginal pH balance and reduce odor. Do we really need these things? Are soap and water not enough? Dr. Victoria Fashakin, an OB-GYN from WakeMed in Raleigh, NC, answers Sarah’s questions on vaginal health. And side note: the whole region includes a lot more than the vagina. Dr. Fashakin walks u...

We could ask questions about sex and sexual dysfunction all day. We tackled the first round of questions in an episode in season one. Now Dr. Jenna Beckham is back to answer more of Sarah’s questions, including: What exactly happens during an orgasm? Is wanting less sex really a dysfunction, or is every human just built different? Do straight and lesbian women bring up different sexual concerns? What about different generations? Send your questions to Sarah at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. F...

Who defines obesity, BMI and what's a healthy weight?

Plus a rundown of shoes from heels and Hokas to Crocs and Chacos

Welcome to the new “normal”