Sex, desire, and pleasure are still some of the most misunderstood parts of women’s health, especially in midlife. In this episode, Dr. Jila is joined by OB GYN and sexual medicine specialist Dr. Sameena Rahman, also known as Gyno Girl, for an honest conversation about why sexual health is so often ignored and how women can reclaim it.

They talk about the cultural taboos that keep women silent, the real science behind libido, why pain during sex is never something you just have to accept, and how perimenopause and menopause reshape intimacy. Dr. Rahman explains the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire, how relationships and stress impact sexual function, and why movement, sleep, and communication matter just as much as hormones.

The conversation also explores how culture and upbringing shape women’s beliefs about sex, why so many women feel disconnected from pleasure, and what modern midlife care should actually look like. This episode is empowering, practical, and deeply validating for anyone who has felt confused, dismissed, or alone in their sexual health journey.

If you want to know more and keep up with Dr. Sameena, be sure to check out:

Instagram: @gynogirl

LinkedIn: Sameena Rahman

YouTube: GynoGirl TV

Podcast: Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones

Website: thegsmcollective.com