Understanding Female Anatomy: Straight Talk with Dr. Jolene Brighten

In a world where the perfect vulva is pushed by cosmetic surgeons and online forums, one expert is breaking down the reality of the female anatomy. But when it comes to labia hypertrophy and the incomprehensible husband stitch, who can women trust to make the right decisions for their bodies? Tune in for some straight talk that will leave you empowered and educated. Dr. Jolene Brighten is a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and prominent leader in women's medicine. She has gained international recognition as a speaker, clinical educator, and medical advisor within the tech community. Jolene is a faculty member at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and part of the MINDBODY Green collective. Her work has been featured in numerous prestigious publications such as Forbes, Cosmo, and The Guardian. Episode Overview (Timestamps are approximate): 02:54 - Welcome 03:43 - Introducing Jolene 04:43 - Becoming a sex counsellor 07:26 - Vulva vs vagina and how it should look 10:24 - The History of anatomy textbooks 15:10 - The female body is the standard 17:27 - Labial hypertrophy surgery explained 19:07 - the most popular plastic surgery 22:29 - The “husband stitch” and why you are in charge 25:20 - Being “tight” is a fundamental misunderstanding 29:01 - Vaginal odour and discharge explained 31:17 - The best kind of lube 33:03 - How your vagina can bleach your underwear 35:08 - Losing your period is not healthy 36:44 - Should your vagina smell like yogurt? 42:51 - The main goal of the menstrual cycle 44:09 - Let’s talk about the hyman 49:12 - Insulin and glucose and their role on hormones 58:17 - The importance of stress management in perimenopause 01:01:08 - Why you need to stay hydrated 01:05:08 - You don’t get a medal for running yourself into the ground 01:12:05 - Embracing masculine and feminine energies 01:17:58 - Do I feel joy? Do I feel safe? We’d like to thank our sponsors: Athletic Greens – redeem an exclusive offer here FourSigmatic Use code DRSTEPHANIE for 10% off Orion Red Light Therapy – Use the code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off Schinouusa – Use code DR.ESTIMA10 for 10% off BIOOPTIMIZERS – receive 10% off your order with Promo Code “ESTIMA” The DNA Company – $50 discount using code “DRSTEPHANIE” at checkout. HVMN Ketones – get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE” ILIA Beauty Living Libations – Use code BETTER for 15% off LMNT Electrolytes – A FREE 7-flavor sample pack! PRIMEADINE – get 10% Off your Order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE10” Follow Me On Instagram Watch Better! on YouTube Get yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.